Our Team
SEAN
I’ve always believed that if you have the capacity to do something good for someone else, you should. That was the driving force behind this fundraising initiative.
I have volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House making dinners for families, and I've known people who have been able to use the House when their kids were sick. I have also volunteered at the Children’s Hospital in some of their inpatient programs, so I wanted to give back and find a way to encourage others to support Ronald McDonald House.
If you ask anyone that knows me well, they will tell you I am a total pushover when it comes to dogs! That is where my desire to raise money for AARCS comes from.
It's fascinating to look back and see how everything has progressed over the years. When I was preparing to do Climb For The Cause, the prospect of summiting Heart Mountain three times in one day seemed impossible; Who would have thought that in 2021, Jacob and I would summit Prairie Mountain three times in one day just for a workout!
I’m lucky that I found an awesome group of like-minded people to do these things with and it has been a cool way to push past my own perceived limits. If you’re reading this, I hope it might inspire you to set aside any doubts or outside opinions that are holding you back. Push your limits and who knows? Maybe you’ll surprise yourself by utterly blowing past what you thought was possible!
BRANDON
If you ask me to push myself physically in order to benefit a good cause, I’m going to say yes!
When this group was formed I knew I had to be a part of it. Fundraising In Motion is the culmination of some brilliant morals, a just cause, and a worthy challenge. Those are three things in this world that I just can’t say no to.
I’ve been fortunate to be a part of many memorable events over the years, including jumping into frozen water, shaving my head, long distance cycling and various other athletic endeavours all in support of well deserving charities.
I’ve seen firsthand the powerful impact that RMHC has on families who need it. As a healthcare professional I’ve come in contact with this amazing charity numerous times and their support of families in need is something that truly deserves recognition and help. I’m honoured to be a part of that.
Similarly, as a lover of all animals, AARCS holds a special place in my heart. I’ve grown up around animals and will undoubtedly have animals in my life forever. Charities like AARCS give animals a second chance at a great life, and I’m so happy to be able to support their cause.
The 4x4x48 event in June 2021 was what I affectionately refer to as a baptism by fire. I didn’t quite know what to expect but I’ve always loved pushing my mind and body to see just how far they can go. What we have planned for years to come will surely be an excellent test of our team’s prowess and determination.
ANDREW
When Sean approached me about participating in the 4x4x48 challenge in June 2021, the only possible answer was yes! Go for a jog in the woods every few hours with some rad people? Sounds like my kind of fun! The icing on the cake was the fact that we would be raising money for a couple of great organizations.
I have a special place in my heart for organizations like AARCS. Growing up, my family spent time volunteering for pet adoption agencies in the cities we lived in. We even fostered a few animals and had two rescue dogs of our own, Lucky and Oreo. I currently have another rescue, Newt, who has been a lot of work but makes me happy every day. The opportunity to help out an organization that gives lost, stray, and often abused animals a second chance is one I’ll take as often as possible.
My experience during the 2021 fundraiser was nothing but fun and positive, despite the physical discomfort, sleep deprivation, gut issues, and everything else that comes along with pushing your limits. I can’t wait to see what kind of wild ideas we come up with to expand the scope, reach, impact, and even difficulty of this annual event!
Woodrow
Sean and I have been involved with Climb for a Cause, the Multiple Sclerosis bike ride, Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society Row a Thon, volunteering at the Children’s hospital in their mental health and long term care units, and probably a few more that I’ve forgotten about. I have only forgotten about them because they usually involve countless hours of physical activity. I have been involved with adults with special needs from a very young age as well as ran in the Special Needs Olympics Torch run. I have worked in a mental health and detox counselling capacity primarily focused with youth. I have volunteered hundreds of hours for the City of Calgary and Foothills Fire department in various capacities, mostly revolved around emergency first response, teaching, and parade events. I’ve assisted Alberta Search and rescue on numerous events, such as missing person’s searches. This amazing group of people will forever inspire me and I’ll be honoured to continue raising money for these phenomenal organizations. Neil deGrass Tyson said words to the effect of, I don’t fear death, I fear living a life knowing I could have accomplished something and didn’t. Every day is a good day.