Meet Our Ambassadors
Daryle McCannell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Education at Brandon University. Daryle and his wife Jane have been involved in promoting Health and Wellness in the Brandon and Westman area for over the last 20 years. Daryle believes a merry heart is like a medicine and particularly likes doing sessions on humour and play. He feels that when people play, they laugh, when they laugh they relax, when they relax, they enjoy themselves and others. What more could you ask for ?
Maureen Bonar, the Manager of Rural Leadershiop with Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives in Brandon, is considered one of the top women curlers in Manitoba. With five Manitoba Curling Championship titles and several Scotties National Championship final appearances to her credit, her sights are still set on an Olympic trial spot.Add to that her involvement in community events and sports, such as volleyball, badminton and golf, and it becomes obvious that Maureen is the perfect role model for her two daughters, as she truly is a ‘parent in motion‘.
Cam Wirch had a dream. At age 16 he started living that dream by transforming ‘A & L Cycle’ into the place to go for skis, treadmills, fitness equipment, running shoes and oh yes, bikes! He believes in a strong community and helps his by promoting ‘life sports’ and healthy, active living. Now ‘A & L Get Active’ hosts running programs, marathon training, cycle and skill development clinics for 7 to 15 year olds, and is a repeat sponsor for the MS Society Bike Tour from Daupin to Clear Lake and back.Cam’s excellent equipment trade-in programs make it simple and affordable for parents to keep themselves and their kids ‘in motion’ throughout their growing lives.
Kim Booth, the founder and owner of Perpetual Motion Fitness Consultants, began running after her dreams as a young girl on the school track, dreaming of competing in the 800 and 1500 metre events at the 1984 Olympics. After thirty-five years, she is still running marathons and triathlons, and sharing her passion for running and endurance activities within the community. In the spring of 2003, she teamed up with Cam and Colleen Wirch (A & L Get Active), to launch their first running program, for which they had 15 participants. 2007 saw that number grow to over 200 in both running and walking programs, and plans are underway for an even bigger 2008 program. Catch up with Kim for more information on how she can help you get ‘in motion‘.
