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Johanna Ward goes to Team Diabetes Reykjavik Marathon
Vancouver, BC (February 17, 2011) – Johanna Ward, Shaw Cable’s The Express TV host has signed up to be the media champion for the Team Diabetes Reykjavik, Iceland marathon on August 20, 2011. “I was looking for a give-back project to do in partnership with my work as a TV host at Shaw. Team Diabetes is so appealing because the cause is so close to my heart. My older sister, Tiffany has type 1 diabetes. I’m running for her,” Ward said. “I also have an Icelandic heritage and I have always wanted to see the country of my grandfather’s birth,” she added.
“We’re excited that Johanna Ward and Shaw TV’s The Express has decided to support Team Diabetes’ Reykjavik, Iceland marathon this summer,” said Fred DeFina, Director Team Diabetes. “It is through these kinds of media partnerships that enable us as an Association to widely promote a healthy and active lifestyle and advocate for the 9 million Canadians with diabetes or prediabetes,” DeFina added.
Johanna Ward grew up on Vancouver Island, where her family still lives. She previously co-hosted GO! Magazine on Chek TV. As the host of Shaw TV’s lifestyle magazine program, The Express, Johanna admits that she may arguably have the best gig in town. “The Express is all about what makes Metro Vancouver amazing! The people, the places, and the purpose - It’s a show that makes you feel good,” she enthused.
Johanna also teaches dance-fitness classes at the YWCA in Vancouver and at the Richmond Oval. In her free time she likes to do yoga, drink wine, watch cheesy TV and spend time with her friends and family.
Support her run or follow her blog at http://johanna-ward.blogspot.com. You can also watch her interviews with fellow Team Diabetes participants and alumna at http://www.youtube.com/teamdiabetes1.
About Team Diabetes
Team Diabetes is a national activity fundraising program for the Canadian Diabetes Association. The program promotes a healthy and active lifestyle where people of all fitness levels can walk, run, hike or bike in exciting international and Canadian destinations.
About the Canadian Diabetes Association
Across the country, the Canadian Diabetes Association is leading the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy lives while we work to find a cure. We are supported in our efforts by a community-based network of volunteers, employees, healthcare professionals, researchers and partners. By providing education and services, advocating on behalf of people with diabetes, supporting research and translating research into practical applications - we are delivering on our mission. Visit diabetes.ca for more information.
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For more information, please contact:
Regina Nebrida
Marketing & Communications, Associate - Pacific
Canadian Diabetes Association
(604) 732-1331 ext. 241
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