Between us, Derek and I have raised $4045.00. That means $955 to go!
Thanks everyone for being so generous, not only is this helping people with cancer, but it is helping Derek and I with our fitness goals. Every dollar you donate helps motivate us to keep putting our feet and pedals forward.
THANK YOU!!
Monday, May 10, 2010
SURVIVOR BOOT CAMP Day 1
So, Derek and I signed up for "Survivor Boot Camp" on the weekend, which is a franchise owned by his friend Michelle. Today was day 1, 6:00 am at Weaselhead, which is part of Glenmore Reservoir just south of us. We could ride our bikes there if we were that motivated. We were not.
It was tough, but great! I discovered a talent for running and a distaste for burpees. Derek liked the guided workout but could have done without the 4:30 am alarm.
We will be going 3 days a week, and hopefully it warms up, because it was eff-ing freezing this morning, and we did not think to bring gloves. The frost was just settling in, and those hand weights get really cold! There were 4 other new people, and one of them didn't make it through the entire workout, so that's a good sign for us. We made it through, and I feel great! Derek's legs are very sore, but he didn't crawl back into bed when we got home, so hooray for small victories!
Nap time is later this afternoon!
It was tough, but great! I discovered a talent for running and a distaste for burpees. Derek liked the guided workout but could have done without the 4:30 am alarm.
We will be going 3 days a week, and hopefully it warms up, because it was eff-ing freezing this morning, and we did not think to bring gloves. The frost was just settling in, and those hand weights get really cold! There were 4 other new people, and one of them didn't make it through the entire workout, so that's a good sign for us. We made it through, and I feel great! Derek's legs are very sore, but he didn't crawl back into bed when we got home, so hooray for small victories!
Nap time is later this afternoon!
Early spring riding
Derek has been out riding quite a bit this spring (and I have joined him when I can). We were really enjoying the above seasonal temperatures, until it decided to snow again. We've recently moved to SW Calgary, and have been enjoying the trails around Glenmore Reservoir... Pretty easy stuff, but it's sitting on the bike that counts. Those mountains still look pretty snowy in the distance, so no mountain-biking yet.
I have recently been to see the naturopath, and hope to cure all that ails me-- some new hay-fever symptoms and chronic infections. I highly recommend it for anyone fed up with conventional medicine and its over-prescription of antibiotics. Working on building up my gut, and will likely be on a Candida cleanse/diet by the time the bike ride rolls along, which will be really annoying for being fed... No dairy, gluten, or sugar, including fruit sugar.
I have recently been to see the naturopath, and hope to cure all that ails me-- some new hay-fever symptoms and chronic infections. I highly recommend it for anyone fed up with conventional medicine and its over-prescription of antibiotics. Working on building up my gut, and will likely be on a Candida cleanse/diet by the time the bike ride rolls along, which will be really annoying for being fed... No dairy, gluten, or sugar, including fruit sugar.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Our Empty Apartment: Art Show and Fundraiser
To kick fundraising into gear and take advantage of having an empty apartment I decided to put together an art show! Featuring some great artists and friends from Calgary and Edmonton.
featuring: Justin Allen LaFontaine, Brian Batista, Dylan Birkholm, Derek Bisbing, Nick Blakeney, John Boletta, Teri Dillon, Chris Dow, Jim Laing, Drew McIntosh, Jordan Pasiuk, Darren Parnell, Heath Smith, Scott Veldohen, Cutie Cup Cake Creations
Donation door cover & beverage proceeds benefit: Derek & Teri's 2010 Ride to Conquer Cancer.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Slackers...
Okay. I am 100% willing to admit that I have been a big slacker the past 3 months and the only contact I have had with a bicycle is when I had to move Derek's track stand in order to pack some of my stuff in the closet this afternoon.
Not to make excuses, but we are moving, and I did just start a new job last month... Okay...
AND we are planning an art show to raise money next month, "Our Empty Apartment", the door/bar proceeds and donation to go towards the RTCC. So there!
Not to make excuses, but we are moving, and I did just start a new job last month... Okay...
AND we are planning an art show to raise money next month, "Our Empty Apartment", the door/bar proceeds and donation to go towards the RTCC. So there!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Friday, November 6, 2009
2009 Xmas Cards for Sale!
My 2009 Xmas cards were inspired by the artist Ton Schulten, whose gallery I visited in Ootmarsum, Holland in January. His work is an incredible, fantastical manipulation of light and shadows, and most of his recent work is on HUGE canvasses, very bold and immense. He immediately became one of my favourite artists, and I have been thinking of his work all year, which probably explains why my cards came out the way they did.
100% of the proceeds from my cards (that's right, I am eating the costs in the name of fundraising!) goes to the Alberta Cancer Foundation for my Ride to Conquer Cancer. So, buy lots of cards this year and support a great cause!
Cards come in sets of 4 for $10, or a set of 12 (4 different designs) for $25.
Also available are my regular greeting cards, as well as last year's Xmas cards, and for the holidays I will also be donating the proceeds from any card sales to Conquer Cancer.
To see all cards available, go to my website
See me in person or email me at teridillon@hotmail.com to purchase!
T :)
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