In August of 2012, I lost my youngest brother Ben through complications with Type 1 Diabetes. He struggled to manage his diabetes and also with making healthier choices. Since losing Ben, my focus on my health has increased dramatically and so my message in this campaign is not just to raise funds for various Diabetes research charities, but also to raise awareness about the importance of health & fitness - whether you have diabetes, or some other affliction, or not. 

On September 6, 2014, five days before Ben's 30th birthday, I will be participating in the Whistler GranFrondo.  This is a 152km road bike race from Vancouver to Whistler, BC.  Proceeds from my fundraising efforts for this race will go to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund.