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Some individual Dares from 2009...
Gary DobkoCalgary, AB
Raised: $573.00
INGENUITY Gary wore a wetsuit and inflatable arm bands everywhere he went, every day, for a week! It was his ingenious way of getting attention so that he could raise awareness about the AIDS pandemic and the grassroots projects supported by the Stephen Lewis Foundation.
Scott GillardHalifax, NS
Raised: $870.00
INGENUITY Scott wore hot pink sweat pants and a hoodie to work for 5 hilarious and memorable days. He even posted photos of himself on his Facebook page, along with the good reasons for his self-imposed humiliation.
Joanna HenryToronto,ON
Raised: $2,150.00
ACT OF COURAGE Joanna dared herself to write and perform a stand up comedy routine at a Toronto comedy venue if she raised $2000… despite her paralyzing fear of audiences. You gave her money, now she’ll be funny!
Megan Leslie, MPOttawa, ON
Raised: $465.00
INGENUITY Halifax MP Megan Leslie's daring attire turned heads on Parliament Hill. Dawning a so'wester (maritime fisher hat) in caucus meetings, in the House, and while being interviewed, Megan highlighted her commitment to turning the tide of AIDS in Africa.
Heather Mackenzie Edmonton, AB
Raised: $1,536.10
COURAGE Heather dared to bungee jump off the Victoria Falls in Zambia, while working in partnership with a local school for children orphaned by AIDS. The drop was a stunning 111 metres straight down, and despite being terrified, she made the leap!
Pat ThorntonToronto, ON
Raised: $5,266.64
STRENGTH IN COMMUNITY Pat Thornton did stand-up comedy for 24 hours straight! Guest comics were on hand to write material and laugh along with him.
FitClubOttawa, ON
Raised: $2,332.50
DETERMINATION The FitClub members dared to meet their personal fitness objectives over a 3-month period, and at the same time, raised awareness about the health challenges that face millions of young people around the world.
Lululemon Athletica Banff, AB
Raised: $1,367.36
STRENGTH IN COMMUNITY The staff at Lululemon Athletica in Banff, Alberta challenged one another to "Dare to Do One Thing a Day That Scares You" and to perform their Dare during the week of the challenge. Some individual Dares included: eating no wheat for a month; going vegan for a week; doing 100 consecutive sun salutations in the Lululemon store; and working as a human mannequin in the store window for a day!
Katimavik GroupCharlottetown, PEI
Raised: $1,295.00
INGENUITY Lily and her Katimavik friends worked hard to perfect their dance steps. During the Dare to Remember Week, the Charlottetown-based group performed Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' dance all over the city.
Positive Women's NetworkVancouver, BC
Raised: $1,850.00
DETERMINATION The Positive Women's Network is committed to action and leadership on women and HIV/AIDS. The staff dared themselves to climb the twelve flights of stairs to their office rather than "take the easy route" and use the elevator.
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