How’s this for an adventure?
A couple from Vernon will be participating in a triathlon in every province and territory, including a stop in Prince George.
Donna Bartel and Mike Pearson will be competing to raise funds for ALS.
“I did Iron Man Canada Triathlon twice as a fundraiser for ALS, and I suggested to Mike that one day maybe we would do it across Canada, because it would be a really great opportunity to raise funds for ALS.” said Bartel.
“Couple years ago, Mike reminded me of that, so we started planning, and here we are today.”
Pearson added a big part of their journey will be raising awareness for the ALS cause and disease.
Bartel also has ties to the disease, with her Mom being diagnosed in 1999, which was when she began raising funds.
Move to Cure ALS Volunteer Coordinator, Kristi Francis’ Mom was diagnosed with advanced bulbar ALS, but couldn’t get a proper diagnosis in Prince George.
“It was like banging our heads against a brick wall, and so it was only through the generosity of some individuals in Prince George that we got my Mom to Vancouver, where she did get her official diagnosis, but by that time, it was just far too late.”
Francis added that this is a great way to increase Northern Medical Professional’s and people’s awareness of the disease.
Bartel and Pearson will be taking part in Prince George’s Northern Triathlon on June 1st, with the City hosting the Move to Cure ALS walk on June 22nd.
More information about Bartel and Pearson’s triathlon journey can be found on their website here.
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