My team
My Story…
Following the Calgary flood in 2014, Mike was riding his horse on the previously well-established trails in the backcountry of Kananaskis when his horse became spooked and bucked him off. Mike sustained a head injury which immediately knocked him unconscious and he was airlifted to Foothills Medical Centre. After one month in the ICU, Mike regained consciousness and began his rehabilitation journey. Since 2014, Mike has relearned how to walk, talk, and complete his activities of daily living.
Mike has been an active member of the ARBI community since 2015 and currently engages weekly in ARBI's Walking and Woodshop Programs. Even though it’s been nearly nine years since his injury, Mike reports he is still seeing changes and improvements in his function almost daily.
When ARBI asked Mike why he registered for the Calgary Marathon, he said, "It's an opportunity to show others how persistence pays off!"
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 05 | Tech-Wood Building Components Ltd. | $17,500.00 |
| May 26 | Erika Innes | Undisclosed amount |
| May 19 | Jacqueline Lam | $54.31 |
| May 19 | Mike & Ann Valin | $107.72 |
| Apr 27 | Bob Klinck | Undisclosed amount |
| Apr 21 | Trish Exton-Parder | Undisclosed amount |
| Apr 12 | Chris Jensen, ARBI | Undisclosed amount |
| Apr 05 | Nora Molina | $54.31 |
