Help Stephanie raise money

I’d like to introduce you to someone very special. Meet Kale.

Kale was the best friend of two of my best friends, Mike and Dana. This year marks 15 years since he tragically passed away while running the Toronto Half Marathon, less than 500 metres from the finish line.

I did not know Kale as well as so many others were lucky enough to, but I knew him well enough to understand why he is still so deeply loved and so profoundly missed. Every time I saw him, he filled the room with laughter. He had a smile that made you smile back, an infectious joy, and the kind of larger than life personality that drew people in. He was the person everyone wanted to be around.

Fifteen years later, his absence is still felt by the people who loved him most. His story continues to inspire others to keep his memory alive and to help prevent other families from experiencing the same heartbreak.

This year, I am honoured to be fundraising for Heart and Stroke in Kale’s memory. If you are able to make a donation, no matter the amount, it would mean so much. Every dollar helps support lifesaving research and brings us one step closer to preventing tragedies like this.

Thank you for helping us honour Kale’s life and keep his incredible spirit alive.

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