Vernon couple raising funds across Canada for ALS including stop in Prince George

Link: https://www.myprincegeorgenow.com/227026/news/vernon-couple-raising-funds-across-canada-for-als-including-stop-in-prince-george/

How’s this for an adventure?
A couple from Vernon will be participating in a triathlon in every province and territory, including a stop in Prince George.
Donna Bartel and Mike Pearson will be competing to raise funds for ALS.

“I did Iron Man Canada Triathlon twice as a fundraiser for ALS, and I suggested to Mike that one day maybe we would do it across Canada, because it would be a really great opportunity to raise funds for ALS.” said Bartel.
“Couple years ago, Mike reminded me of that, so we started planning, and here we are today.”
Pearson added a big part of their journey will be raising awareness for the ALS cause and disease.
Bartel also has ties to the disease, with her Mom being diagnosed in 1999, which was when she began raising funds.

Move to Cure ALS Volunteer Coordinator, Kristi Francis’ Mom was diagnosed with advanced bulbar ALS, but couldn’t get a proper diagnosis in Prince George.