Research indicates EXERCISE has a significant benefit in cancer recovery.
Your generosity gets us steps closer to make a difference to those coping with cancer.
We do not do 'door to door soliciting'
We're Building to Make a Difference in the Lives of People with Cancer!
We believe in the expansion of WELLSPRING Halton-Peel's Ground Breaking Cancer Exercise Program because research indicates that exercise has significant benefits for people coping with cancer.
We hope to inspire everyone... to make exercise part of their daily life as well as challenge them to help make a difference in the lives of others.
Together, we shall persevere to raise $200,000 to construct and equip WELLSPRING Halton-Peel's New Cancer Exercise Facility through a series of team and individual fundraising challenges, which include:
- Great Canadian Mountain Traverse: An 8 day 1002 K (621 miles) cycle from Lake Louise, Alberta to Whistler, British Columbia during which riders will climb approximately 11,000 m (36,000 ft); the equivalent of cycling up Everest!
- IRONMAN Mont-Tremblant, Lake Placid and Wisconsin: The Ultimate Triathalon Challenge: 3.8 K Swim, 180 K Bike and 42 K Run!
- Other Team / Individual Challenges: Team Ride at Rideau Lakes Cycling Tour and Centurion Cycling The Blue Mountains in 2012 as well as individuals racing at local trail, road races and swimming events!
Check out our fundraising sites for information on our personal fundraising challenges and events for 2012!
Why? Wellspring Halton-Peel's Cancer Exercise Program has been the most popular program Wellspring has ever introduced. To date there have been over 2,400 visits to more than 450 sessions of the Cancer Exercise Program at Wellspring Halton-Peel - all free of charge. The New Exercise Facility will be:
- Approx. 211 sq. ft. larger
- Wheel chair accessible
- Equipped with new cardio and strength training machines
- Feature a purpose built trainers room for individual manual therapy
- Accommodate 180 individuals for a new 30-week comprehensive program vs. today's 10-week program, which accommodates only 150
Click here to view a video on WELLSPRING Halton-Peel's Cancer Exercise Program.
For UNIQUE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES please contact: irondames@gmail.com
Believe. Inspire. Persevere.
NEWS & EVENTS
October 1st, 1965 - July 23rd 2011
In Memoriam
It is with great sorrow that the IRONDames mark the passing of our inspirational founder Kim, a remarkable woman, who lived an epic four-year journey while battling cancer.
Her calling as a renowned Children's Speech-Language Pathologist, clinical supervisor with Blue Balloon Health Care, owner and founder of Express Yourself & Music Express saw her improve the lives of thousands of children and families of children with a wide variety of developmental needs including autism.
When asked to summarize her IRONDames Journey Kim wrote:
"It wasn't very long before I realized that the IRONDames was not simply about training for Ironman and helping me, but Believing - Believing in Wellspring, Believing in themselves, Believing that anything is possible when you Persevere! These ladies have brought more Laughter, more Joy, more Strength into my life than I could ever imagine. They have helped me deliver Hope to people experiencing cancer, by raising over $150,000 for WELLSPRING's Cancer Exercise Program. They have helped Inspire hundreds of people along the way."
Kim, you have forever changed our lives with lasting experiences, memories and friendships.
Thank you.
The IRONDames
IRONDames Are Still In Race Form In 2011!
Saturday, October 8th 2011, Gail Burgess is set to race in the IRONMAN World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. An age group qualifier at Ironman Wisconsin last year, Gail has been training non-stop all year! Go Gail Go!
On November 5th 2011, Shawna Button is kicking off fundraising for WELLSPRING's New Cancer Exercise Facility as she competes as an IRONDame in Ironman Florida, Panama City Beach. This will be Shawna's first Ironman race. We are thrilled to call her an IRONDame! Check out her personal fundraising page and make a donation!
Sunday, November 20th, 2011, Helene Desrosiers will be competing in her second Ironman race of the season at Ironman Arizona in Tempe. Helen raced Ironman Lake Placid on Sunday, July 24th in a personal best time of 10:50:57. We are truly inspired by her determination and commitment to the sport!
We Are Revamping Our Website!
This site will be under construction for the next three months. Our new interactive blog format created by INSITE Design will be user friendly and allow us to provide varied information and timely updates for our IRONDames supporters as well as greater exposure for our Journey and Event Sponsors. In the meantime for race results and event details click here to visit the IRONDames' Facebook Page.
More IRONDames News and Events to Follow
Bookmark this page to find out about our Third Annual Lace up for LOVE Mother's Day 1 & 5K Walk/Run to be held once again on Mother's Day 2012.