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SEE YOU NEXT YEAR ON SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2017
Ambassador Bios
The Becel Heart&Stroke Ride for Heart has an enthusiastic team of volunteer Run Ambassadors who are dedicated to helping you meet your fitness goals and inspire you to participate in the first ever 10/5km run or 5km walk on the Gardiner Expressway! Check out their bios below and follow them on social media for motivational posts and event updates.
Catherine Cameron
Heather Colasuonno
Frank Famularo
Sasha Gollish
Laurie Ann March
Allison Miceli
Brittany Moran
Loren Morrone
Noel Paine
Amber-Lynn Renton
Seanna Robinson
Mike van Mil
Cathy Vandergeest
Catherine Cameron
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Why I want to be a Run Ambassador:
When it comes to prevention and the achievement of optimal health, small steps have the power to add up to big results. By serving as an Ambassador for this important event, I hope to inspire others to “take more steps” to benefit their own health and that of others.
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Heather Colasuonno
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Why I want to be a Run Ambassador:
I want to inspire beginners and people who think “they can’t possibly fit it in” to believe in themselves and that incorporating running or walking into your busy life is possible and worth it!
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Frank Famularo
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Why I want to be a Run Ambassador:
I want to be a Run Ambassador as I want to inspire first time runners and young kids. I want to motivate kids to get away from technology and enjoy the great outdoors a prescription for lifelong health!
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Sasha Gollish
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Laurie Ann March
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My journey began with making small changes to my lifestyle which included eating more whole foods and cutting out a lot of the processed high fat and high sugar junk food. Most importantly, I moved my body. First walking, then day hiking, and backpacking. In November 2011 I decided to pursue the dream of running a single 5K race which I completed with my husband and son in April 2012. It’s fun to run together as a family. I fell in love with running and that race was followed by numerous other races including my first half marathon and with being a team member for a 50K trail relay, both in 2013. I was sidelined with a heart procedure in 2014 and again in 2015, however 2016 will see me training for my second half marathon and the Ride for Heart 10K. My pace… my way.
Why I want to be a Run Ambassador:
I want to be a positive role model for my children and to stave off the side-effects of living with diabetes and heart disease. I’ve lost 180 pounds since I first started adopting my healthier way of living. I hope to inspire people with heart disease and diabetes to exercise within safe limits while pursuing fun activities they thought they never could. Running has saved my life and my story could possibly inspire others to lace up and take that first step to better health.. Learning to listen to our bodies, which running has enabled me to do, and not ignoring the signs is so important when it comes to heart health.
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Allison Miceli
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Why I want to be a Run Ambassador:
I would make a great ambassador for the Heart and Stroke Foundation Ride/Run for Heart due to my passion for people and running. I have experienced first hand the power of community that is part of the running lifestyle. My personal connection to this cause is also something that makes me a great fit for this role as I believe very strongly that it allows me to connect with so many who have been through the same loss I have and join together for us all to come together to raise funds to aid in preventing these diseases from having the same impact on others in future generations to come!
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Brittany Moran
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Why I want to be a Run Ambassador:
I am close to the cause because my father has had two strokes and has now been diagnosed with early onset dementia at the young age of 53 years old. I hope to connect with other runners and people who want to include running in their life.
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Loren Morrone
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Why I want to be a Run Ambassador:
As a Digital Health Specialist on the Digital Health and Innovation team at the Heart and Stroke Foundation, I’m passionate about the cause. I’m also passionate about running and I love meeting new people. I feel that I’ll be able to encourage people to sign up for the race, and motivate them along the way to meet their personal run goals —while supporting a great cause!
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Noel Paine
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Why I want to be a Run Ambassador:
I Love helping others discover running or set a Personal Best. I have run the 100m to Ultras in Northern Ireland and Italy and I Have even run across the Grand Canyon. But despite having run a few marathons and a few crazy long runs - I still consider myself pretty average. I struggle to train, have bad days and am far off setting any speed records or age group bests! I have a passion for the sport, for helping others and promoting healthy, active living.
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Amber-Lynn Renton
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Why I want to be a Run Ambassador:
I’m an advocate for active living and healthy lifestyles. I believe that people can take control of their health and that having a support system in place or a group of people to help you along the way makes the ride a more pleasant journey. I like showing people how small changes can have a big impact on health and I try to live by example. I’m always willing to share my own personal journey!
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Seanna Robinson
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Why I want to be a Run Ambassador:
I believe that running and walking are the simplest and most accessible avenues to being in control of your own health. I know it’s not easy to start, but I’ve witnessed enough life-changing stories to know it’s worth a try. I believe that anyone can do it and that everyone is worth trying to bring on board. It will change your life for the better.
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Mike van Mil
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Why I want to be a Run Ambassador:
I have a unique perspective being a paramedic. I far too often see the effects of an unhealthy lifestyle and what it can do to a person's heart and brain. I hope to inspire and connect with people who don’t have the healthy lifestyle they want and are looking for a change. I hope to show them that it is not as bad as they think to get out there and start running. We all only have one heart and brain and they don’t grow back like you skin does!
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Cathy Vandergeest
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Why I want to be a Run Ambassador:
My grandparents suffered heart attacks and / or strokes so this is a cause very near and dear to my heart. As a child, I remember canvassing for the Heart and Stroke Foundation with my mom after my grandfather had his heart attack and stroke. With my family history, I work very hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
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