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.
To date I have raised $20,888.86 for the Canadian Diabetes Association!
In 2006 I travelled to Reykjavik Iceland and finished the 10 Km run in the Reykjavik marathon: An accomplishment for someone who hadn't caught the running bug just yet. In 2008, I challenged myself again and ran the half marathon race in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. In 2009, I attemped a full marathon in Athens, Greece but unfortunately I did not finish the race.
My next goals are to achieve a total fundraising amount of $22,500 and finish a full marathon by 2012.
Can I do it? Check back regularly to check my progress and consider making a donation to this worthy cause.
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On November 8th I attempted the full marathon in Athens, Greece following in the footsteps of Phidippides...
Run for the Cure 2009On October 4th I met up with the ladies from Women In Science and Engineering (WISE) Sudbury to participant in the 5km...
Ottawa Army Run 2009On Sunday I took part in the Army Run in Ottawa. It started off with a bang - literally - they shot off a cannon to start..
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.