A Saanich woman again found herself in the running as one of Vancouver IslandB次元官网网址檚 top professionals under 40.
Yana Hempler was a finalist in the Business and Community Achievement Awards, recognizing young business professionals across Vancouver Island.
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B次元官网网址淚 had just finished work and was doing my regular 10k lap around the Victoria Airport, when the idea of Run4Dreams came into my head. The idea was to create a virtual 5k race that inspires cubicle dwellers, who are runners and walkers of all levels, to be active, live a healthy lifestyle and give back to the community,B次元官网网址� said Hempler, whose latest Run4Dreams effort raised $600 for the Help Fill a Dream Foundation.
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Hempler will next tackle her first ultra-marathon when she takes part in the Cedar Ultra 24-Hour Race starting June 1 to raise money for Help Fill a Dream Foundation through the Canada Helps website.
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