In early January, one of our friends, Mabel Fong decided to run 4 races in 4 days. But not just any distance but 5k, 10k, half marathon, and a full marathon. We wanted to share her post with you because Mabel is so self-motivated, she runs marathons frequently and makes it her personal challenge to do several every year. She wanted an even bigger challenge and decided to go further by doing the 4 races in 4 days. Mabel Fong – running recently this Winter. Mabel loves to run!     The race is called the Dopey Challenge sponsored by… Read more →

Reposting this as an example of how one individual can take matters into their own hands to make a difference through commitment and skillful action. Incredible! Reposted from The Globe & Mail Oct 10, 2014 By PAUL WALDIE Click for original article. The gift: $2-million and climbing The cause: Creating 60 Million Girls Foundation The reason: To fund educational programs for women in developing countries For years, Wanda Bedard used to become infuriated every time she read an article about the mistreatment of women under groups like the Taliban. Then one day, her daughter turned to her and said: “Well… Read more →

Nelson Mandela spoke about the power of sport after the 1995 World Cup of Rugby in South Africa. With his words he became a lifelong advocate for sport and its potential to heal communities.   The then-captain of the South African Rugby Team, Francois Pienaar said “When the whistle blew, South Africa changed forever.”   “Among certain white communities in apartheid South Africa, it was taken for granted that Nelson Mandela was a terrorist who must remain behind bars. That was drummed into the young François Pienaar, who would one day welcome Mandela to his wedding and name him as… Read more →