You and Your Health

Are Winter Tires For You?

Posted by Sandra on in Blog, Knowing the Industry, You and Your Health
Winter Tires Is it important to buy winter tires? We Albertans get a little spoiled each Winter: even our worst winter seasons come with Chinook winds. We often enjoy long stretches of relatively mild temperatures. As a result, my family has never bothered to swap out our all-seasons for winter tires. Continue reading "Are Winter Tires For You?" →

ALS Society Donations | Beyond the Ice Bucket Challenge

Posted by Sandra on in Blog, Making a Difference, You and Your Health
Just two years ago we saw a chilly fundraiser go viral. The Ice Bucket Challenge became a broadly known and fabulously successful means of ramping-up awareness the ALS Society. Originally it was a private call between friends to pick a good cause  and pass along the dare. It quickly became so much more!. Continue reading "ALS Society Donations | Beyond the Ice Bucket Challenge" →

One Boy, One Bowflex, One Winning Battle

Posted by Sandra on in Blog, Making a Difference, You and Your Health
BowflexWhat does Bowflex have to do with Shane? Just four years ago, Shane was a typical rough’n’tumble boy. In school, he was good in math but even better in gym class. He was strong and agile with energy to burn. Shane was in excellent physical condition. He effortlessly played a variety of sports, particularly flag football. Like most kids, he didn’t appreciate what his body was capable of, until leukemia took it all away. Continue reading "One Boy, One Bowflex, One Winning Battle" →

Giving Dignity | The Alzheimer Society

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Alzheimer SocietyThe Alzheimer Society is putting hearts, minds, and hands to an inspired role. The help those diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s, as well as the people who love and care for them. We are excited to share that thousands of your donor dollars are being directed to their work. Continue reading "Giving Dignity | The Alzheimer Society" →

Bruce House | A Big Gift in a Smart Package

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Layered compassion. We see it everyday here! Donors care about their environment, their communities, their families, their world. It is an everyday privilege to encounter donors that, in their efforts to support one cause, are equally excited about reaching toward another. Heather’s compassionate reaching out to the HIV support community at Bruce House is closely matched by her eco sensitivity. Continue reading "Bruce House | A Big Gift in a Smart Package" →

Ovarian Cancer Canada: Debbie’s Story

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Ovarian Cancer“My sister, and my best friend, who are survivors of ovarian cancer, will be thrilled!” Debbie’s recent ‘04 Hyundai Santa Fe donation raised a whopping $1211.94 for Ovarian Cancer Canada! This generous gift is just one expression of Debbie’s compelling and personal generosity. It is her response to the impact that various Cancers have had on her loved ones. Continue reading "Ovarian Cancer Canada: Debbie’s Story" →

One Step at a Time: Juvenile Diabetes

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juvenile diabetes research foundation The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is all about research in action! JDRF engages families living with Type 1 Diabetes by providing support in multiple ways. They are engaged in medical research and application. Wellness instruction and lifestyle management are keys to their care. Continue reading "One Step at a Time: Juvenile Diabetes" →

Heart Health: What is Love Anyway?

Posted by Sandra on in Blog, Making a Difference, You and Your Health
As February fast fades, it’s crazy to realize that we’re already 2 months into 2014! HealthFebruary symbolizes so many things on the calendar, not just Valentine’s Day. In North America it’s also known as the worst month of the year for mental health because of the weather we experience and the affect it has on us. Heart and Stroke associations use this month to focus on the well-being of our physical hearts and our cardiovascular health. Continue reading "Heart Health: What is Love Anyway?" →