I am a pediatric occupational therapist who has lived and worked in Prince George over the past 12 years. I have seen first hand the struggles families have to get funding for important medical equipment and services that support their ability to participate in daily life and I want to help.

Winter running challenge where I will commit to running 1000km during the 13 weeks of winter (December 21, 2023 - March 19, 2024) to raise funds for Northern BC Kids with disabilities. This will mean many very snowy and cold runs! I choose to do this in the winter because I know that doing hard things is something children with disabilities and their families do every single day.

While government and extended health funding helps, often families are left trying to find thousands of dollars to pay for equipment and therapy services that are essential to quality of life, participation, and overall health of the child. Variety BC is one funding source that I know helps families with top-up funding for medical equipment. They have ensured me that the funds I raise in this challenge will go directly to children and families in Northern BC! My goal is to fundraise $5000 for Variety BC to make it easier for Northern BC kids to receive assistance with their equipment needs.