Can you sense I am excited ?
I have signed up for my number 12 Team Diabetes event, Amsterdam October 20, 2013 .
A list of my 10 BEST reasons 1 ) to assist the Canadian Diabetes Association www.diabetes.ca and the 9 million Canadians living with diabetes and pre diabetes to live healthy lives 2 ) celebrating living 50 years in Canada 3 ) living 30 of those years with diabetes , without complications 4 ) walking/running/crying ?? by my College of 1960 , presently a Hostel...
http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/Stayokay-Amsterdam-Von...
5 ) will be 73 years of age in 2013 6) I will require training , time limit for the 8 KM is 1 hour , 10 min. 7 ) Some of my class mates of 1960 promised to take me to the Kroeg ( Pub), after I cross the finish line ! 8 ) have some experience with fund raising as YOU have always supported me generously , hence my request to YOU for this event and I will sense your support during training and while doing the walk/run 9 ) Canadians will receive a tax receipt from the Association if over $ 15,00 is donated 10 ) repeat 1-9 .
https://ocp.diabetes.ca/Pledge/csPersonalPage.asp?prId=td&tId=1... the link to my page ...incase you like to donate on line. Would you prefer to write a cheque then please make it out to the Canadian Diabetes Association and mail to our address which I can sent in a pm .
Anyone in TuD world , who would like to join me or sign up for other Team Diabetes events can visit www.teamdiabetes.ca
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I am reposting the link to the Hostel, which was the College I went to in 1960 ...the original one does not seem to work ??
http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/Stayokay-Amsterdam-Vondelpark/Amsterdam/4916
I thought it was gonna be your 12th marathon! Have a great race!!
Thank You TU Admin for approval to posting :) ...hugs
Ac , like your conmment " marathon " ...no shame in doing shorter distances , especially in my home country , right ? I will wear my Team Diabetes shirt proudly :). The bib I wore in Disney World also had my name on it and those cheering us on the side lines kept calling out names ; finally I realized how those knew :)...shows you , I am still learning about the Marathon scene .
Sunday, October 20th, 2013
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Registration Deadline: April 5, 2013
Marathon Date: October 20, 2013 (date TBC)
Distances Available: 8K, Half Marathon, Full Marathon
Join Team Diabetes for our return to Amsterdam and explore the “Venice of the North”!
Featuring 165 canals with a total length of 100K, visitors soon discover why Amsterdam is nicknamed the “Venice of the North”. Crossing the canals are more than 1,500 bridges and along its borders are colourful boats and a wide array of interesting and impressive buildings. Besides enjoying the views as you float down the canals, Amsterdam is also a great city to explore both on foot and by bicycle. Numerous cafes and restaurants help keep your thirst and hunger at bay while sightseeing.
Amsterdam is a city that has something for everyone. World-class museums and galleries, fine dining, beautiful parks, unique shopping and a thriving nightlife will keep you busy from the moment you wake up to late into the night!
My post , had been deleted ( ???) and has been re -approved some time ago ..stay tuned for my update
I wish you the best of luck with your race. You are far more ambitious than me!
Thanks Chris ...I still have not updated here ...however I have been adding comments on the main page ...I wish I knew of an easy , simple way ?? .I am a bit out of shape :(
In our Inbox recently !
Shuswap BC Liberal MLA, Greg Kyllo, delivered a member’s statement about you in the legislature. Full transcript is available below. All the best with your birthday celebration event tomorrow! J
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES OF NEL PEACH
G. Kyllo: Anytime an MLA in this House is asked what makes their home riding great, I have no doubt that one of the first things that come to mind is people — local residents who exemplify kindness, generosity and dedication to their community.
In Salmon Arm we are lucky to have Petronella Peach. Nel Peach is known as a volunteer extraordinaire. Diagnosed with diabetes 30 years ago, she's used her experience to become a passionate advocate for people with diabetes, bringing attention to the issues they face on a daily basis.
I'll give you a rundown of some of the activities that Nel has been involved with. She's a tireless volunteer for the Canadian Diabetes Association. She has served as the regional chair for the association's interior B.C. region. She's been one of the top fundraisers for the association's interior summer surge. She's also been an impressive fundraiser for Team Diabetes and has run several of their national and international marathon events.
She's an active public speaker, sharing her diabetes journey with others. In 2010 she carried the Olympic Torch in Salmon Arm, nominated for the honour by my MLA predecessor, Mr. George Abbott.
She's won numerous accolades, including the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, the Canadian Diabetes Association's regional medal, a regional service award, and a national volunteer award.
Did I mention that this hard-working, determined, young, inspiring member of my community turned 73 years old today? In keeping with her generous spirit, Nel is throwing a birthday party, but instead of gifts, she'll collect donations for her next Team Diabetes event in Amsterdam on Sunday, October 20.
I want to wish Nel Peach a very happy birthday and thank her for her tireless efforts to raise awareness and funds to support the diabetes community. Nel is truly amazing, and I wish her all the best as she continues to make positive contributions to our local community.
Kind regards,
Randi Gill
Communications Manager, Western Canada
Canadian Diabetes Association
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Helpful with Advocating for All People With Diabetes ?? ...that's the Aim !!
New for 2013: The TCS 8 km goes through the heart of the Rijksmuseum , the famous Passage that connects Amsterdam-Centrum Amsterdam and South together. A unique experience for the many thousands of runners from home and abroad. This is a long-cherished wish of the organization Le Champion, to sports, art and culture to bring in Amsterdam, in fulfillment closer together.
Got my airline tickets today :) ...leave Vancouver October 9 , with my buddy Rita from Vancouver (aka the Amsterdam Hoofers !!) , are home hosted by my College friend Dia in Purmerend , then to Amsterdam Hotel with about 60 other Team D participants on Oct. 18 till Oct. 22 ...a whirlwind trip !!!
Please let us know how did the event go, Nel!
Evidence ...sadly I did not get into the Amsterdam Stadium , my pace too slow by about 3-4 minutes ...the Elite Marathon runners were about to arrive :) ...I did receive my number 12 medal and was overjoyed , when I saw friends and 1960 classmates holding up Canadian flags and some were wearing Canadian labelled clothing ! No shame , that I consider myself a better fund raiser for the cause , than runner :) . My BG's relatively OK , even if I was somewhat surprised that the number went up during the first 15 minutes ...the unexplainable ( sp??) stress ?? Wearing a CGM sensor helped .Minor weight loss during the training period was slightly evident ..jeans less tight , lol . Running by the College I attended in 1960 was very moving for me ! Our team of full , half and 8 km marathoners was smaller than originally thought ...some did not complete their fund raising goals .Team Diabetes asked me to deliver the Inspirational Talk after the Celebration dinner on Oct 21 ..unprepared and from the heart :) I like to Thank all my supporters from across the Big Blue sea, from across the Line , my Canadian supporters and my Dear Hubby , who keeps hanging in with the traveller !!
The Amsterdam Hoofers :) aka Rita and Nel ...Rita does not live with diabetes