CHRIS DELANEY
A former firefighter, youth worker, and CFL hopeful, the autumn of 1993 brought devastating news for Chris. Chris was diagnosed with Leber's Optic Neuropathy, a degenerative eye disease at the age of 23.
Unsure what the future would bring, Chris developed the "Chris Delaney Vision Tour", which would have Chris and his team cycle across Canada, raising funds to fight blindness. Thanks to the opening support of McDonald's Restaurants of Canada and Cadillac Fairview, Chris completed the three-month expedition, travelling 100 miles each day, raising $300,000.00 for the Retinitis Pigmentosa Foundation, fighting blindness, and had the opportunity to inspire youth across Canada.
Continuing his passion for helping others, Chris has gone on to accomplish and contribute to many causes:
• Accomplished legally blind athlete - ultra-distance cyclist, bodybuilder, marathon runner
• Labelled one of the "100 Canadians to Watch" by MacLean's Magazine July 1, 1997
• Presented a letter of commendation from Prime Minister Jean Chrétien for volunteerism and community services
• Received the highest honour from Rotary Club International, The Paul Harris Fellowship Award for outstanding humanitarian contributions to improve the lives of others
• Was instrumental in the development of the first Autism camp in Burlington in 2001
• As the Chair, lead the implementation of the successful Burlington Sport Alliance
• As the International Marketing and Fundraising Director for an international children's charity, had the opportunity to work in Kenya, building a school and working with the native people
AMANDA HOUSE
Amanda is a health and fitness professional and Certified Kinesiologist, receiving her degree from McMaster University. As a professional personal trainer for the past decade, Amanda has a passion for improving the lives of those around her. Through exercise instruction, nutrition counselling and healthy lifestyle advice, Amanda encourages people to adopt a healthy, active way of life.
Amanda has numerous recognitions and involvements:
• Implemented the provincially recognized Eat Smart! Program as former on-site Kinesiologist for one of the provinces largest utilities
• As past Co-Chair, assisted in the development of the Burlington Sport Alliance
• Certified Kinesiologist through the Ontario Kinesiology Association
• Certified Reflexologist through the Ontario College of Reflexology
• Personal Training Specialist through Can-Fit-Pro
• Certified to perform the Canadian Physical Activity and Lifestyle Approach
• Trained to perform Functional Abilities Evaluations
• Qualified Cycle Reebok Instructor
