Super Fit Events
British Columbia:
Weight Loss Charity Challenge
Obesity and all of its associated illnesses and injuries are some of today's worst health related issues. We at Soul Fitness have set our sights on training and educating the people of our local communities on this disease and have put together a tried, tested and proven program that gets the results that our community is looking for. This program is called the WEIGHT LOSS CHARITY CHALLENGE. It is a fitness circuit that runs for 6 weeks and includes weight bearing exercises, cardiovascular work, and educational seminars. The participants that join get split into teams which are lead by certified Personal Trainers and a Nutritionist who will support and motivate participants throughout the 6 week challenge. We have found that the camaraderie and the team vs. team aspect are huge contributing factors to the success of this program. We have just wrapped up our 7th Challenge with the participants raising over $6000 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. We have chosen the Heart and Stroke Foundation as our charity of choice over the past 12 months as it is about heart health and the importance of healthy nutrition and active living that we preach to our clients and participants daily.
Ontario
SAHL 6th Annual Women's Hockey Tournament
The 6th Annual Stouffville women's hockey tournament for Fit for Heart, SAHL tournament will be taking place at the Stouffville Arena on April 24-26, 2009. The tournament began with 8 teams and now has more than 20 teams in two divisions. The event has raised over a whopping $65,000.00 in the previous five years. The main purpose is to raise funds for the Heart and Stroke Foundation as well as to have a great time! Thank you to all who have supported the tournament in the past and hopefully with your help we will reach our goal of $25,000 in our 6th anniversary year.
First Annual Walk in Memory of Ashu Bhagria a great success!
On September 9, 2007,at the tender age of 31 Ashish [Ahsu] Kumar Bhagria, passed away suddenly from heart disease. The 5km First Annual Walk In Memory of Ashu was held in Mississuaga on September 14, 2008.
Over 130 friends and family participated in the event raising over $17,000 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation!
"He most definitely lived his life to the fullest, whether it involved spending time with his beloved mother and sister, his wife, playing hockey, enjoying a night out in town or watching sports and eating chicken wings with his friends. Ashu was a loyal friend, a loving son, a caring brother and a dedicated husband and he will always have a special place in our hearts," says Nishi Patel, Ashu's childhood friend.
Plans are already being made for the Second Annual Walk in Memory of Ashu to be held in September 2009.
Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre Spin-a-thon
The Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre hosted its 2nd annual Spin-a-thon in February 2007. In just two years, this event has raised almost $8,000! Individuals and teams of 4 signed up in one hour intervals to keep the bikes spinning' for 4 hours. Each class was led on this spinning adventure by one of the Wellness Centre's certified coaches. Two survivors; Kristy Scott (she has a pacemaker) & Patti Gilchrist (had a hear transplant) lead their team from Star 93.3; along with other teams like Medical Pharmacy, Spin Sisters, and Family Doughty Defibillaters, in yet another successful year.
Lucky to be Alive!
Yvonne Lewis - Survivor, HSFO Office Volunteer & Walk Committee Member
If it wasn't for people like you, I might not be here. Let me tell you why.
On March 10, 2002, just 5 short months after my husband Richard's heart attack, I had one. Within 10 days, I had a procedure called angioplasty. Two stents were inserted into my heart to open the cholesterol-laden plaque narrowing my blood vessels, allowing for easier blood flow. I was told to quit smoking, start eating a heart-healthy diet, and exercise. I did all three!
Richard and I have now learned through seminars, brochures and from dieticians how to get and stay heart healthy, and this is all thanks to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario research.
This was not the first time that heart disease touched our lives. In 1967 when our first child, Christopher, was born with a rare heart disease, (endocardiofirbroelastosis or EFE), there was no cure for him.
At that time, a child born with his disease would only live until 2 years of age. Christopher passed away at 5 months old. Now, thanks to your donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, there is hope for a child with this disease as there is now a 66% survival rate.
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario's research is currently saving more lives and contributing to a greater understanding of this disease and others.
So, as you can see, you and your family are not the only one benefiting by participating in the Halton's Family Walk for Heart&Stroke. You are also helping families like ours.
From the bottom of my patched-up heart, thank you for your support and see you at the walk on Sunday September 23rd.
Yvonne
