Category Archives: Philanthropy

My ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Posted on September 13, 2014 by stenoodie

I know, I know, there’s been a ton of controversy surrounding this particular charity phenomenon that’s been going viral around the globe. Here are my thoughts around this activity: First of all, this is for charity. Anything that people do … Continue reading →

Posted in New Experiences, Philanthropy, Uncategorized | Tagged 2014, ALS, bloggers, bucket, charity, experience, fad, global, ice, Ice Bucket Challenge, opinions, phenomenon, social media, thoughts, Toronto, trend, water | Leave a comment

Pulling a 757 Cargo Jet for ORBIS!

Posted on June 21, 2014 by stenoodie

On June 1, a team of 24 friends and I pulled a 757 cargo jet to raise awareness and fundraising for ORBIS, an organization that helps eliminate childhood preventable blindness in developing countries!

Posted in New Experiences, Philanthropy | Tagged @ORBISCA, awareness, charity, childhood preventable blindness, developing countries, FedEx Apron, fun, fundraising, gloves, group, ORBIS, ORBIS Plane Pull for Sight 2014!, organization, plane pull, rope, saving sight, sight, teamwork, Toronto | 6 Comments

Let me show you what I can do when I put my mind to it!

Posted on May 26, 2014 by stenoodie

Haters are those people who doubt you, push you down, and don’t think that you can do something. Last week, I found out that one of my beloved charity organizations was hosting their annual event! ORBIS, an organization dedicated to … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning, Philanthropy | Tagged 757 cargo plane, achieve, airport, building a team, charity, childhood blindness in developing countries, don't give up, eye surgeries, flying eye hospital, goals, ORBIS, organization, plane pull, sponsor, success, support, team, together, work hard | Leave a comment

My first 10K Run!! (Sporting Life 10K)

Posted on May 21, 2014 by stenoodie

Yay! This was definitely something fun and challenging to accomplish! When my friend Holly pitched the idea of doing a 10K to me and Joyce, I was quite hesitant. Actually, she pitched the idea to me after I ran my … Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness, New Experiences, Philanthropy | Tagged 10K, 2014, @CampOoch, active, Canadians, charity, exercise, first time running a 10 K in the city, fun, mental toughness, race, run, run course, running, Running the Sporting Life 10K in 2014 experience, Sporting Life 10K, Sporting Life 10K in Toronto, spring, Toronto, Yonge Street | 5 Comments

Cleaning up Little Norway Park

Posted on May 2, 2014 by stenoodie

Last week, as part of the spring time Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, a group of eager Mother Nature lovers and I landed upon Little Norway Park to rid its space of any litter that others have left behind. The Great … Continue reading →

Posted in Philanthropy | Tagged @cleanshorelines, cigarette butts, clean up, earth, garbage, Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, initiative, Little Norway Park, nature, stenoodie cleanups, Toronto, wildlife, WWF Canada | 2 Comments

My friend has Lyme Disease

Posted on March 3, 2014 by stenoodie

This is not a food post, but one that is more important to read about than food. My friend Anna has been suffering from Lyme Disease for a couple of years now. She first contracted the disease in 2008 from an … Continue reading →

Posted in Philanthropy | Tagged Anna, Canada, cures, expensive, Health, health care, hope, infected tick bite, Lyme controversy, Lyme Disease, treatments, what it means to be human | 19 Comments

The Ugly Sweater Run 2013

Posted on November 17, 2013 by stenoodie

Yesterday, I participated in The Ugly Sweater Run in Toronto. This was my second 5K event and I was ready to run and have some fun! The family-friendly event was held at Downsview Park in the northwest end of Toronto. … Continue reading →

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Colours of Hope: Completing My First 5K

Posted on October 20, 2013 by stenoodie

I did my first ever 5K yesterday as part of the Canadian Cancer Society Colours of Hope 5K event! When I first received the e-mail from the Canadian Cancer Society about the event back in September, I knew wanted to … Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness, New Experiences, Philanthropy | Tagged 5K, active, Canadian Cancer Society, charity, coloured powder, Colours of Hope 2013, fun, Health, Humber College, run, sponsor, Toronto | 7 Comments

Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup 2013 at Bluffer’s Park

Posted on October 8, 2013 by stenoodie

This year’s Shoreline Cleanup takes place at Bluffer’s Park which is a beautiful sandy beach and park in Scarborough. Compared to the rest of Scarborough, it is hard to find anything like the Bluffs. Once you are there and hiking … Continue reading →

Posted in Philanthropy | Tagged @cleanshorelines, cigarette butts, clean shorelines, cleaning up our parks, earth, garbage, Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, litter pickup, Mother Nature, picking up trash at Bluffer's Park, pollution, Scarborough Bluffs Park, stenoodie cleanups, Toronto | 5 Comments

Behind the Scenes at the Mon Sheong Telethon 2013

Posted on September 16, 2013 by stenoodie

Last night, I had the opportunity to volunteer with the Mon Sheong Foundation at their annual telethon event. Every year, Fairchild TV broadcasts a program that “enables the public to learn more about Mon Sheong’s efforts in long-term care services, … Continue reading →