What's new on the site New group pics, celebration pics - updated Jan 15th 2002 There are days until the Disney Marathon INDEX What is this all about? Meet Amanda - my hero Bushtukah - my corporate sponsor More about this project How to donate To contact Sylvie email you are guest # View My Guestbook Sign My Guestbook

What is this all about? Welcome to my page! It's nice to have visitors. I am proud to announce that I have registered to raise funds for the Arthritis Society.Of course, the funds go towards research and education programs. My aim was to raise $4,000 for this great cause, and I am so happy to announce that this amount has been reached, and more! Through the donations of wonderful individuals, we have raised over $4,600 for this great cause! Check out the bottom of this page to see how the fundraising progressed. Now, all I have to do, is complete the half-marathon! Meet Amanda, my Hero! Amanda is a wonderful warm teenager who has been suffering from Arthritis since she was 6. Amanda and her family have joined me in the quest to make this project a very successful one, and together we hope to increase awareness of childhood arthritis, as well as raise much needed research funds. Read all about Amanda, her family and her life experiences by accessing Amanda's page. Amanda, you are truly my inspiration! BUSHTUKAH - my corporate sponsor I want to give my sincere thanks to Peter Laughton, owner of Bushtukah (my corporate sponsor) who graciously provided my winter running gear! Also, Isabele Legge who led me through the process of picking out the right clothing. Isabele has completed 8 triathlons, and she not only is very knowledgeable, but also great to chat up. All the staff at Bushtukah are that way, so drop in and check this great store!

Bushtukah - A fabulous place for great outdoor gear! Please visit their Site or drop by their store at 203 Richmond Road in the heart of Ottawa's Westboro Village. More about this project Check out the list of all the wonderful donors who made this project a success. My sincere and heartfelt gratitude to all of you. Want to join me in my countdown to the marathon? Read all about my trials and tribulations in my Journal pages. Got a question about this project? Perhaps my FAQ page (Frequently asked questions) will do the trick - if not, drop me a note, I'll be happy to write back! What do I read to inspire me to do this? Check my Book page. What is arthritis? Read all about it. but before you do this, please sign my guestbook, and come back and visit often! Moral support is always gratefully accepted! How to donate Donations are now closed for this year's half and marathon project, however, you can always donate to the Arthritis Society by accessing their site. In Closing... Will I do this project next year? (2002) - Depending on the condition of my knee, I might be able to do it again next year, or perhaps postpone it by one year - Check in and I'll keep this site updated with information. Cheers I am the best walker/runner/jogger I can be! My best is all I can give... Sylvie

Thanks to all who contributed - final tally is over $4,600! Hooray!!