Marketing and Communications Associate Allison Langridge loves a good challenge and believes in what the Canadian Diabetes Association does and stands for. When presented with the opportunity to run with Team Diabetes in the Cayman Islands Marathon, signing up was a natural fit.

Flash back to Christmas 2006. A family conversation overhead. A brother slighted. A challenge taken on. Two lives changed forever. Hollywood script? Nope, something even better. The start of B.A.D. (Brothers Against Diabetes), an ongoing journey that has Paul and Kevin van Berkel running in pursuit of a cure for diabetes. 

Istanbul Marathon – Registration deadline – April 29

Cayman Islands Marathon – Registration deadline – June 4

RBC GranFondo, Whistler, BC – Registration deadline – May 21

Istanbul, Turkey
October 16, 2011

Description: The Istanbul Marathon, is the only Marathon in the world where you can run or walk from one continent to another! 

One of the truest indicators that you are ready to run a marathon is your performance in a half marathon.  A marathon runner can test their ability to cover a long distance at a ‘faster than marathon pace’ depending on the course. 

Whether you work in a large, corporate office or a small to mid-size organization, the workplace can be a great place to fundraise. Here are some ideas to get you started.

Jeans Day
This is a very popular method of fundraising, particularly in offices with formal dress codes. If your workplace doesn’t have a jeans day, ask a friend or family member to request one at their office in support of your fundraising campaign.