“Swimming in Cash” On Monday, August 1st I came across a post from my friend Jill Yoneda looking for experienced kayakers or paddlers that may want to volunteer next weekend as she attempted a 100km swim from Victoria to Vancouver. Two of her paddlers had come down with COVID as she was planning the most…

Celebrating my 43rd birthday was a culmination of all the things that I cherish in my life! Traveling with my family, spending time with friends, fellow Rotarians and general do-gooders, taking on outlandish adventures, and raising funds and awareness for charity. July 21st wasn’t just a birthday for me, but a tribute to so much…

In the summer of 2023, I returned from our summer family trip with an idea to take on something different than I had before. Sometimes it’s tough to shift directions when you become comfortable with the track that you’re on. I’ve grown familiar with swimming events, even though they stress me out. I’m much slower…