By Jessica Evans

I’m walking out of the Roundhouse Community Centre, the click click of my heels echoing down the hall.  I have a framed photo tucked under my arm and can’t help but reflect on the past year.

You see, exactly a year ago I was bouncing out of the First Vancouver Timeraiser with my signed pledge to confirm my winning bid of

After finding that I was the winning bid, I ran back to snap this pic.

time on a piece of original artwork.  It’s a silent art auction and a volunteer fair… wait what?

“It’s a Time-raiser, not a Fund-raiser” I hear myself explaining to people over and over again when I’m telling them about this art-charity mashup thing I’m involved with.  “We aren’t looking for your money, we want your time”.  Many in my peer group have their careers sorted out and a very good idea of their weekly schedule, including free time.  We'd like to get involved in our community but are wary of the time commitment and aren't sure where to start.

At the first Timeraiser, I easily met with representatives of Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland.  I love the internet but there was something about chatting with an agency representative face-to-face and the traditional act of stashing a business card.  Being a Big Sister was on  my life list of things to do, and the Timeraiser facilitated this easily.  I have to admit to being surprised at the professional nature of many of the volunteer openings I learned about during the "meet n greet" first half of the Timeraiser.  There are agencies and non-profits out there in need of the skills you most likely take for granted.

Receiving my artwork at the 2nd Timeraiser

One year later, walking out of the second Timeraiser, I’ve fulfilled my pledge, collected my artwork and uncovered a passion for volunteering and community.  I’m officially a Big Sister, and I love my “little” to pieces.

See you at the third Timeraiser?  It’s next week - September 23, 2010 - hosted at the Roundhouse Community Centre.  I refer to it as a “coming out party for volunteers” though that’s certainly not a sanctioned company line.   You're curious about getting a bit more involved in your community?  We support you, and we'll get you some great artwork as a token of appreciation.

Jessica Evans loves life in Vancouver - especially the parts that involve volunteering, riding bikes, or any combination thereof.  Follow her on Twitter as @jessicers.

The Canary Foundation tagline is very clear: Stopping cancer early = the best possible investment. This is a core belief for Canadian technology success Don Listwin, and the key motivating factor underscoring the work of his family foundation, which he has made his second career. The Canary Derby is a way we can all get involved. In a unique play on words and ideas, the Canary in question relates to ‘the canary in the mine shaft’ concept of ‘early detection and warning’.

After the loss of his Mother to misdiagnosed ovarian cancer, Don discovered that most of the money spent on cancer research in North America was invested in treatment options as opposed to early detection. He has committed his time, energy and considerable resources – his personal network being high on the list – to turning that around. His goal is to connect “the very best cancer researchers with entrepreneurs and venture capitalists so that their breakthroughs will have the best chances of saving lives.” To that end, Don has gathered an exceptional group of scientific and business leaders on his team.

Five years ago, this gave rise to The Canary Derby, a soap-box-derby styled race to raise funds for cancer research.

“Canary Derby cars are built by corporate or private teams and are unpowered, relying completely upon gravity. We provide a guideline for the construction of cars, then you build and race them! Each team pledges and raises money—all to support cancer early detection.” This brings together teams of competitors and rivals, competing in two races, one in Victoria in June and the other in Vancouver on September 25th.

One of those teams, in early years, was sponsored by Vancouver tech company Webnames.ca, which is how Cybele Negris first came to be involved. One of the most dedicated and hardworking businesswomen I know, Cybele puts her heart and soul into everything she does, and this year’s Canary Derby is no exception. Now chairing the Event Organizing Committee, Cybele tells me their goal is to best the 2009 mark of $242,000 (every penny of which goes directly to research).

You will find Cybele and her colleagues, along with competitors from eleven other teams, at Deer Lake Park in Burnaby for a fun-filled day in this family-friendly space. Mark September 25th on your calendar now – you don’t want to miss it!

Canada’s 143rd birthday is behind us. For most of us it’s a day off and a chance to celebrate with our family and friends all the things we love about Canada but in 2000 Canada Day took on a different meaning for me. 2010 marks the 10th anniversary of my Father’s passing.

Now I don’t share this for you to feel sorry for me or even to suggest that this years Canada Day was a day of sadness for me. On the contrary, I celebrate Canada Day and make room for a quiet moment to remember my Father and thank him for the many gifts he gave me.

I share this with you because the one regret I have about my Father’s passing is the lack of family photos I have that capture my family together. We were not a “snap” happy family and I always thought that I would never refer back to photos anyway. Well I was wrong. The one family photo I do have is from when I was 3 years old and it takes pride of place on my bedroom wall. It’s the first thing I see every morning when I wake up.

Why is this relevant? Well I recently discovered an amazing opportunity for families to capture those special moments and help those that are less fortunate than themselves at the same time. Kids of Vancouver is the brainchild of Jeff & Tanya Harrison of Veridamo Photography. The Kids of Vancouver 2010 is a photographic art book in it’s 2nd year and hopes to raise over $15,000 for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society & SHARE Family & Community Services. 100% of your $100 consultation fee is donated to one of the charities. If you have more than on child not to worry each additional child is only $25!

Jeff & Tanya came up with the idea when after the birth of their first child in 2008. They decided to refocus their photography business towards family portraits and less towards weddings & events. A fellow photographer & friend in Australia had created the Kids of Brisbane Photography Book to much success and inspired the Kids of Vancouver project. A photographic Art Book celebrating over 100 families from Vancouver.

When I asked Jeff what the feedback has been so far from the participating families he said the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Many families want to capture family memories but have not made it a priority. The benefit of the $100 consultation fee going directly to charity has prompted many parents to get off the fence and capture those special moments.

Here’s how it works: Click here to Nominate your child & family

Step 1: Nomination -The first step is to fill out the online Nomination Form and we will call you back to arrange a quick consultation. Or if you prefer call us directly at the studio at 604 910 7020.

Step 2: Consultation - The consultation is an opportunity to learn more about your family and what you expect from a photography session. We discuss location, clothing options, your child's likes and dislikes, props to bring, pricing and whether you are interested in albums or gift prints or custom art pieces to hang on your wall.

Step 3: Photo Session - Next of course is the photo session, to be done at an outdoor location in Metro Vancouver (a favourite park or beach or playground or even your own home). If you would like to have a family portrait sitting at the same time, this is a great opportunity as well.

Step 4: Viewing - Approximately 1-2 weeks after the photo session you visit the studio for a Viewing Session where we unveil the images that have forever captured your child. This is when you decide which images you must have and whether they hang on the wall, go into a small album or maybe are given as gifts for Christmas.You are under no obligation to purchase any prints.

At the end of the year Veridamo will publish the Kids of Vancouver 2010 coffee table book and included in the book will be one image from your child's session. (pre-order to reserve your copy)

If you have more questions about the Kids Of Vancouver project or Veridamo Photography please check out their website and the FAQ. Click here to Nominate your child & family today.

I recommend taking some time out this summer and capturing a moment in your families life. It will be something that is treasured forever.

by Judy Bishop - The Travelling Eye

Vancouver Fashion Week's Fall preview shows were last week (April 7-11), with many local houses (Jacqueline Conoir/JC Studios, Wear Else) following up with shows this week, too.  Local designers rolled out some hot offerings with reps from a larger market reach than you might think.  From my front-row seat, I shot the "Fever London" show... and snapped a few of my fellow fashion photographers hard at work, too ...

Judy Bishop – The Travelling Eye’ is a Vancouver-based photographer specializing in travel and experience photography. Her stock images are sold worldwide by Getty Images,   Judy was a board member of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics bid, and is a keen Whistler skier.   She is a long-time business/marketing columnist for Business in Vancouver newspaper, and sits on corporate boards.

Judy is also a strategic marketing expert, and managing partner of Bishop + Company, a 20-year old management consultancy providing corporate & market strategy for technology and growth companies.  Contact info & story summary available. Follow Judy on Twitter @travellingeye.  EM: judy@judybishop.ca

by Judy Bishop - The Travelling Eye

'Judy Bishop – The Travelling Eye’ is a Vancouver-based photographer specializing in travel and experience photography. Her stock images are sold worldwide by Getty Images,   Judy was a board member of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics bid, and is a keen Whistler skier.   She is a long-time business/marketing columnist for Business in Vancouver newspaper, and sits on corporate boards.

Judy is also a strategic marketing expert, and managing partner of Bishop + Company, a 20-year old management consultancy providing corporate & market strategy for technology and growth companies.  Contact info & story summary available. Follow Judy on Twitter @travellingeye.  EM: judy@judybishop.ca

What a blast it was!

By Cari-Lee Stevens

It sure feels like the party is over.  Back to work, no more noise and parties from the street calling me to ditch work and come play.  On Saturday night, I went to Granville Island to meet some friends for dinner.  In the end, they wanted to see a band and I didn't want to stand in line for 2 hours, so we went our separate ways.   I went for dinner and got a seat at the bar at the Keg. I felt like I was in a episode of Cheers.  All those who sat around me were local.  I met Cheryl, a UBC professor and Carey Leanne who serves at the Sandbar and Reid who owns a lot of different night clubs and businesses.  We had a great time chatting and getting to know each other.  Generally I am a friendly person but because I thought the people around me were from out of town, I made more of an effort than usual to include them in conversation and welcome them.  I started more conversations than I normally would and I had a much better time because of it.  I am guessing that those with whom I chatted were also more open and friendly because of the situation.  Like my bike riding around the city which will be a hold over from the Olympics, this too will be a hold over.  I am going to continue to be more welcoming and engage people in conversation more often.  You never know who you are going to meet!

Cari-Lee Stevens is a speaker, trainer and coach.  She also owns CL Stevens Fitness Inc. a company that specializes in on-site corporate and community based fitness.

Follow her on twitter@cleansegirl.com
Blog: www.cleansegirl.com
www.carileestevens.com

By  @MoniKanada

After all the buzzing excitement and fun we’ve had during the Olympics, Vancouver has come to a state of content exhaustion, just like nature after giving birth to a raging thunderstorm or a heavy rainfall. I personally feel this way, too: Calm and exhausted, yet utterly content for having been part of something meaningful that has provided joy and inspiration to so many people.

Do you feel a bit empty and abandoned, too? I sure do. Where is everybody? The city seems so empty. Many of the special venues and sites have been dismantled, and all our cheerful friends are gone. For all of us that are suffering from POA (post-Olympic abandonment) here is the good news: Apparently, we don’t have to wait very long before we will see more friendly guests here in Vancouver and Whistler who want to celebrate with us!

YVR Airport has already started to provide a warm welcome to the first Paralympic athletes, their officials and spectators. We are expecting approximately 1,350 athletes and officials from 40 countries and 44,000 spectators in Vancouver and Whistler to celebrate outstanding athletic achievements, true passion for sport, and the greatness of human spirit and all it makes possible.

Are you ready for the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games from March 12-21? Today, three days after the Olympic Flame is extinguished in Vancouver, a new flame will light in Ottawa, sparking the official start and inspirational journey of the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Torch Relay. And in just 10 days, on March 12, her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, will officially open the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games at BC Place in downtown Vancouver.

Now that we are on the radar of the world in such a positive light, can we prove that Canada is a country where the Paralympics are supported and celebrated as enthusiastically as their big brother, the Olympic Games? Do we have it in us to be ambassadors for the true meaning of the word “Paralympic”, which is “alongside the Olympics”?

I realise there will be less athletes and spectators, less entertainment, less disciplines for athletes to compete in etc.  The Paralympics will run on a much smaller scale, at least on the outside. However, on the inside, where courage, determination, passion and persistence live, the Paralympics might actually outshine the Olympics when it comes to the extent of inspiration and valuable lessons they will offer to all that are open to see.

I challenge us to do our part and create a welcoming, joyful and supportive environment for all athletes and guests of our Paralympic Games. Don’t put those red clothes, the mittens and the Canada flags away quite yet. Let’s take some of that newly gained Canadian spirit and paint Vancouver and Whistler red again, and let’s have some more fun – we know how to do that now! Go Canada Go!

Related Posts: Vancouver Olympics done. Paralympics here we come!

Monika Becker is the owner of Clear Directions – Consulting & Life Coaching in Vancouver BC, where she assists her clients in articulating and achieving important life goals with caring clarity, passion for possibility and soul-infused service. One of her specialties is the work with female start-up and seasoned entrepreneurs that are open to a holistic approach to business and life. For more information please visit www.ClearDirections.tel

by Judy Bishop - The Travelling Eye

During the Olympics' 17 days, the Robson Square celebration site saw a staggering average of 75,000-100,000 daily visitors for concerts & entertainment, with approx 700 of them riding the zipline, 1,00o people skating, and 4,500 - 5,000 daily guests at the B.C. Pavilion and free admission to the Vancouver Art Gallery - daily.

Urban planners have long griped that Vancouver lacked a central gathering place, in the European style.  I think the new and improved Robson Square may well serve as our downtown heart - especially if you throw in lasers, explosions and flamethrowers !

Given the smash success of this celebration site, the BC Government is wisely re-opening the Robson Square free celebrations - including fireworks, light show and the Zipline - for a second run, during the Paralympics, March 12th through 21st.

I was fortunate to gain access to the BC Pavillion's upper deck to shoot a spectacular collection of images over the 17 days of the Games ...

'Judy Bishop – The Travelling Eye’ is a Vancouver-based photographer specializing in travel and experience photography. Her stock images are sold worldwide by Getty Images,   Judy was a board member of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics bid, and is a keen Whistler skier.   She is a long-time business/marketing columnist for Business in Vancouver newspaper, and sits on corporate boards.

Judy is also managing partner of Bishop + Company, a 20-year old management consultancy providing corporate & market strategy for technology and growth companies.  Contact info & story summary available. Follow Judy on Twitter @travellingeye

Well, the crowds have thinned, many of the event locations have been dismantled, and I haven't heard a "WOO-HOO!" or "LUUUUUUU!" for two days now.  But the memories of the Vancouver Olympics - ah, those are forever burned in my heart and mind.  I've never been so proud, so moved, so GRATEFUL to be a Canadian, to witness, to me at least, a coming-of-age of our national identity as a proud, beautiful, spirted, GREAT country.

It's impossible to list all of the wonderful memories I have from the Games, but here are some real highlights for me, in no particular order.

1. Clara Hughes' brilliant, stunning last race in her speedskating career - a bronze medal win that put her in the Olympics history books as the ONLY athlete ever to win multiple medals in both Summer and Winter Games.  I'll never forget her smile.
2. Joanne Rochette's heart-breaking and brave performance in women's ice skating that earned her a spot on the podium and a place in every Canadian's heart.  Her late mother was her guardian angel for sure.
3. The love and support shown Alexandre Bilodeau by his severely disabled brother as he STOOD without his wheelchair to watch him win our very first gold medal on Canadian soil.  I bawled.
4. The unbridled joy of Jon Montgomery when he won gold in skeleton - and his walk to the podium as he chugged a pitcher of beer.  I laughed out loud.
5. The love so evident between speedskaters Marianne St-Gelais and Charles Hamelin as they watched each other medal, laughed and cried for each other, and embraced as if the whole world wasn't watching.  It gave me goosebumps and a lump in my throat.
6. k.d. laing singing Hallelujah during the Opening Ceremonies.  Best. Performance. Ever.
7. People everywhere, every age and colour, breaking into O Canada and waving Canadian flags at every opportunity. Soul-stirring.
8. Heather Moyse, Kaillie Humphries, Helen Upperton and Shelley-Ann Brown ruling the bobsleigh track at breakneck speed with gold and silver medals - and making it look easy and graceful and FUN!
9. Gold in hockey for our men and women and gold and silver in curling - what more can I say?  The ultimate high.
10. Finally, Vancouver - my new home, gorgeous, welcoming, vibrant - so deserving of your own gold medal.  I love you!

By Nordica Photography

Sadly, the games have ended. But our lasting images from the spectacular Olympics will definitely be the wonderful and safe partying that dominated Robson Street. These are a few of our favourites from Robson Street a few hours after the Canadian mens ice hockey won the gold medal.

Nordica Photography is the combined efforts of photographers Allan Cole Roberts and Jakob Granqvist. Nordica Photography are Vancouver Wedding Photographers.
Learn More about Nordica Photography here or follow Nordica on Twitter, @nordicaphoto.

by Judy Bishop - The Travelling Eye

"Am I in Vancouver, or Las Vegas?"  That was the question posed on Twitter by Dick Hardt, Vancouver technology entrepreneur and now San Francisco resident.   Who can blame him for wondering?  Our little city by the sea has behaved in a most energetic, sophisticated,. Canadian fashion - showing an ability to party hearty that few would have believed a fortnight ago.  Can we win gold?  You betcha.  Can we rock ?   Here's a few images to show that .... yes, we can !!

'Judy Bishop – The Travelling Eye’ is a Vancouver-based photographer specializing in travel and experience photography. Her stock images are sold worldwide by Getty Images,   Judy was a board member of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics bid, and is a keen Whistler skier.   She is a long-time business/marketing columnist for Business in Vancouver newspaper, and sits on corporate boards.

Judy is also managing partner of Bishop + Company, a 20-year old management consultancy providing corporate & market strategy for technology and growth companies.  Contact info & story summary available. Follow Judy on Twitter @travellingeye

It's hard to believe that these marvelous Games are close to ending.  I should have spent the last several days braving the lineups at the Olympic Houses and the zipline, wandering up and down Robson and Granville Streets and generally drinking in the atmosphere.  But I didn't.  Because of Molly.

Molly is our soon-to-be-17-year-old cat.  She's a petite tuxedo, black with white chest, tummy and paws.  She's always been small, but age has her shrinking down to just over five pounds.  She's the love of my life.  She's my baby. And last Saturday we almost lost her.

Without warning, a nasty infection and high fever rendered my sweet girl from lively and inquisitive into an almost lifeless state in mere hours.  If not for the Emergency Animal Hospital, I'm pretty certain Molly would have left us.  She's on heavy doses of antibiotics and subQ fluids, but she's with us, thank God.

So this week I've curtailed some of my Olympic activities in favour of sitting at home in front of the TV holding my Molly close.  And it's been just heavenly.

Here's to you, Mollykins, and to all the pets we love and have loved.  I'll treasure you forever.

Cathy Browne is a PR and social media professional in Vancouver BC.  She is @CathyBrowne on Twitter and blogs at Cathy's Clean Slate.

By Nicole Marie 
@nmarieevents
www.nicolemarieevents.ca

This wasn't the first time that Sunday morning e-mail sifting proved to give me just what I was looking for.

Rewind two weeks ago. Coffee in hand and prepared to perform a mass e-mail cleanse. As I was scrolling through, an e-mail with certain tag-lines caught my eye: live music, art, silent auction, fundraising, wine (!!!) and food (!!!).

Fast-forward to this past Saturday. The inbox cleanse had led me to find a fabulous event in the city, organized by an even more fabulous individual: Amber Branny. On Saturday I had the pleasure of sitting down with Amber, coordinator of Hearts for Haiti. Energetic and oozing with drive, Amber created a first impression that could rival the best; however, what really blew me away was that she is organizing this fundraising event, along with assistance from five dedicated women, on an entirely volunteer basis; zero profit, 100% donation of proceeds to the Red Cross Hatian Relief Efforts. How big of a project has this been? Check it out.

Hearts for Haiti will be held on March 6th, 2010 at the Pacific Palisades Hotel on Robson Street. The event will begin at 7:30pm, and will include a silent auction with donations from fabulous artists. With live music performed by the local and very talented Jazz artist, Marla Guloien, this event will give guests the opportunity to mix and mingle with like-minded individuals, while supporting a cause that remains to be in need.

Acknowledging this as a large event is an understatement, but Amber's passion was clear upon our first meeting.

"Since 2009 was a financially difficult year, I knew that many, including myself, wanted to do more than a $50 or $100 donation.  Being involved with art auctions and fundraising events in Vancouver, I thought 'Hearts for Haiti' would be a great way for the community to step up, artists to contribute and the public to feel as though we are supporting the devastation that occurred. I want guests to feel as though we didn't forget about the thousands of people whose lives are displaced from this earthquake.  It will obviously take years for Haiti to be rebuilt, however the money from this event is going to medical supplies and relief efforts which is critical right now."

Tickets for the event are only $25, and can be purchased online at www.heartsforhaitivancouver.org. Each event ticket includes one drink and appetizers.

You'll want to be there! (And you will want to meet Amber...trust me!)

So where will you be on March 6th?

Nicole Marie Events will be donating their time in a coordination capacity for Hearts for Haiti.

Some people may call themselves sports enthusiasts.  Some may say they are aficionados.  But when it comes to curling, I'm a nut.  Period.

Yes, I adore the sport that has men and women hurling heavy stones down a sheet of ice to knock out their opponents' rocks to see who can get closest to the 'button'.  So I was beyond excited at the prospect of seeing two matches live this week at the beautiful Olympic facility.  I was practically dancing in the lineups.

And the matches couldn't have been more perfect.  The Canadians won, men and women both. We got to see highly competitive teams from everywhere from the UK and Germany to the US and China.  And of course, we saw the men from Team Norway and their um, distinctive pants. (Did you know those pants have a Facebook page?)

We sat with very nice people from Vancouver, White Rock and Saskatchewan. We all had a ball.  Canadian curling fans are full of love for their Olympians.

Then, out of the blue, two very unexpected encounters.

In walked hockey legend Paul Henderson, who won the heart of every Canadian in 1972 when he scored the winning goal in game eight to propel Canada to a hard-fought victory over the USSR in 1972.  I got to shake hands and exchange a few pleasantries with Paul before he settled down to watch the match.

And then, much to our surprise, Vanoc CEO John Furlong entered and sat down directly in front of our row.  He was gracious, shook hands with us all and asked us how we were enjoying the Games.  But when he was not 'on' and engaging with anyone I caught a glimpse of the burden of the job on his face.  After he left, all of us shook our heads and said we wouldn't want his job.

I gave him one of my Metro-Blenz News Squad cards and told him about our project and invited him to take a look.  I hope he does.  I have a feeling he'd be pleased and proud of our efforts.

I know I am.

Cathy Browne is a PR and social media professional in Vancouver BC.  She is @CathyBrowne on Twitter and blogs at Cathy's Clean Slate.

by Marilyn Anderson, Duet-Media

Here I sit, on the verge of Canadian hockey hysteria, thinking back to the ONE other Russia/Canada game etched into my memory.

I was in a popular Robson Street watering hole, surrounded by a mess of friends who "just happened" to be having a brew while the game was shown on a big screen at the end of the pub. This was way before the whole "sports bar" phenomenon....we'd have been there with our friends anyway, though the guys were certainly more into the hockey than the girls were. Let me set up the game for you.

Wikipedia describes it this way: The Summit Series was the first competition between the full-strength Soviet and Canadian national ice hockey teams, an eight-game series held in September 1972. There was history involved here.

At the time, the National Hockey League, and also its best players, consisted largely of Canadians and was considered to be where the best hockey players played. The public consensus of hockey pundits and fans in North America was that other countries, the Soviets in this case, were simply no match for Canada's best. The Soviets were not expected to even give the Canadians a challenge, and Canada was going into this series expected to win eight games to zero. Said Harry Sinden, "Canada is first in the world in two things: hockey and wheat."

The first four games were played in Canada, and then they moved to Moscow.

Heading into Game Eight, each team had three wins and three losses, with one tie. Because the Soviets led in goal differential, only a win in Game Eight would deliver victory in the series. In Canada, the entire country just about shut down for the game, with many watching it at work or school.

Now, up to this point, my friends and I had been paying attention but that night the energy around us was electric. (Sound familiar?). As the game progressed, the tension mounted with the score, the penalties, the coaches ire....all wound up as the score went from 2-2 after the First Period to 5-3 for Russia after Period Two.

Canada pulled even, with the score tied 5-5, and the series 3-3-1, as the Third Period unwound.

In the very last minute of play, an unexpected line change came as Paul Henderson called Peter Mahovlich off the ice as he was skating by. With just 34 seconds left to play, Henderson scored "the goal heard around the world"!!!! giving Canada the series.

It was an amazing moment, forever etched in my mind. I grew up watching my Dad watch these players on the NHL rinks, but this is one of the few games I will always remember.

Like many people in Vancouver, I have had a 'hockey-moment' or two this past week. I have watched games on the sofa, called Ernie "Punch' McLean for his view from the crowd, I have watched games in a club, I have sung and waved and cheered myself hoarse in the street.........all for a good cause.

So here we go again! Today, in Vancouver, Canada faces Russia again. Will this be another memory? You can count on it! Mark it down, take a moment; you will talk about this again....one day.

Best of luck, Guys! Go, Canada,  Go!

Marilyn Anderson, Communications Strategist and Co-Founder of Duet Media