Tri'ing to End ALS
Donna Bartel and her husband Mike Pearson are on a journey
“Tri’ing to End ALS”.
Their journey started in 2010 when Donna did Ironman Canada to raise funds under the “Tri’ing” banner. The journey continued in 2012 with another Ironman. That winter Donna had the crazy idea of “Tri’ing” triathlons across the country……
In 2023 Mike rekindled the idea and mapped out a route that would include a triathlon in every province and territory. In 2024 planning started in earnest.
They started their journey on May 5 , 2025. In 2025 they drove 31,000 kilometers, flew 6,000 and did a triathlon in every province in territory, 18 triathlons in 19 weeks.
The 2025 journey ended back in Vernon September 16 but the “Tri’ing to End ALS” journey will continue.
Check back here or follow us on Facebook to learn about upcoming events.
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$40, 000 was raised while
"Tri'ing to End ALS 2025"
Thanks to everyone who donated
This is a journey to raise awareness.
The 2025 adventure is come to an end
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Triathlon #18 is complete.
We made it home and are working at cleaning up the truck the trailer and all our race gear.
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The journey is complete.....for now.
Any funds donated through our website will be divided 50% to patient services in the province or territory it was donated and the remaining 50% to PROJECT HOPE.
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All funds donated will go to the cause. The journey is being funded by Mike and Donna and their great sponsors.​
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The ALS Society of BC will manage the donations and sponsorship.
The truck and trailer have been cleaned up and are ready 2026. We will be participating in the Vernon Winter Carnival before hitting the road in May 2026.