Welcome!
My name is Taylor Shantz. I joined Team Diabetes in July 2005 hoping to make a change for the better in the lives of the two million canadians affected with diabetes.
By August 2006 I had successfully fundraised $6000 for the Canadian Diabetes Association and travelled to Reykjavik Iceland. There I finished the 10 Km run in the Reykjavik marathon: An accomplishment for someone who hadn't caught the running bug just yet.
In June 2008, after fundraising an additional $6100, I challenged myself again and ran the half marathon race in Rio de Janeiro Brazil.
To date I have raised $14,965.85 for the Canadian Diabetes Association! My next goals are to achieve a total fundraising amount of $20,000 and finish a full marathon in November 2009 in Athens, Greece.
Can I do it? Check back regularly to check my progress and consider making a donation to this worthy cause.
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Due to a time conflict with my masters thesis I am unable to attend the Team Diabetes Prague event. I have received...
Make Diabetes an Election PriorityIf you have diabetes, it should not matter where you live in Canada – but it does. E-mail all candidates in your community today!
Sudbury Star Article "Dress-Down Day Raises $278"In total $278.00 was raised and presented to the Sudbury & District Diabetes office.
Why Support Team Diabetes Canada?
Since its inception, Team Diabetes Canada participants have raised vital funds on behalf of the Canadian Diabetes Association and the 2 million Canadians with diabetes that the Association serves.
Team Diabetes participants not only increase public awareness of the disease, they inspire their communities to get active and involved. They create lifestyle changes that reduce the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes, while raising funds in support of the research, education, advocacy, and programming that the Canadian Diabetes Association delivers in communities across Canada.