Giants Head Grind

Christopher Walker Memorial Race

Giants Head

Tea For A Cause does 3 teas for Our Cause!

We are thrilled to be working with Tea For A Cause who have created three great teas for “Our Cause”…..The Giants Head Grind

The Netminder – Black Tea

  • A little nettle goes along way to “block that puck”. This is not just gold in the net but a perfect blend to keep out the bad and help all the good in your body. Whether you drink this to start the day or finish it – this tea is your best “defence”.

Giants Head Green – Green Tea

  • What better way kick yourself into high gear and get ready to make the big climb then with a refreshing green tea packed full of peach, pomegranate and mint! Don’t just go half way….you deserve the rewards at the top!

Walker’s Toddler’s – Rooibos Tea

  • You might just lose yourself in the amazing flavours that are at work in this blend. Walker’s Toddler Tea is the perfect combination of flavours for the the child within us and an equally great drink for the children around us…make sure to keep an eye on those little people…you don’t want them to toddle off.

To order your Tea and contribute to the Giants Head Grind go to: teaforacause.ca/3rd-annual-giants-head-grind

“It Never Seems That Difficult”

“It never seems that difficult…once you’ve reached your destination”.

Watching the ribbon of color circling up Giants Head Mountain we pause to catch our breath and our thoughts are awed by this incredible site and the beauty of what lay before us.

This is the Giants Head Grind a day of thoughtful celebration and achievement.  An event where more than 500 people have come together climbing this former volcano, creating a kaleidoscope of memorable moments.

The event started to honor our son, Christopher Walker who challenged Colon Cancer in 2013 and has evolved into a day where many bring their stories, memories, tears and hopes to the mountain taking strength and encouragement from the collective spirit and energy of others.

The climb brings out the best of all that it touches; challenging, pushing, inspiring and humbling but ultimately offering a sense of accomplishment and pride.

Walking or running from the beach to the peak, the Grind offers up 5.6 km and a grueling 500 feet of elevation change.  Like life, the climb is not an easy one and there are moments of exasperation and exhaustion where stopping seems like the best and only answer. Encouraged on by enthusiastic volunteers and of course the promise of ice cream sandwiches and other treats at the top, we push ourselves to move forward.

At last when there is little more to give… the reward; those final few steps to the very top where surrounded by breathtaking vistas, we catch our breath and enjoy the moments of laughter and comradery as we all realize that we have reached the finish line…and perhaps… it wasn’t that difficult.

Later at the Finishers BBQ there is a fullness and warmth surrounded by new friends and old, the retelling of  the events of the day, the tingle of tired limbs and the simple beauty of the surroundings.

None of this changes the loss for us or others but it may make a small contribution to the success of a diagnosis and outcome for someone else in the the near future.  In the meantime it keeps our loved ones close and brings meaning and hopefulness to their struggle.

This years Giants Head Grind takes place on May 21st, 2016 in Summerland, BC. Funds raised at the event are used to promote early diagnostics and testing as well as bring awareness to this serious Canadian killer. For more information or to register for this year’s event go to …www.giantsheadgrind.com

We are at 100 Participants and have a draw prize winner!

lee agur photo

It has happened! We hit the first 100 participants registered  for the Giants Head Grind this weekend! Thank you to everyone that has taken the time to sign up so far. As promised there is a great prize draw that has been offered by the Summerland Waterfront Resort and Spa for a 2 night stay.  Utilizing a program called random.org we have drawn the winning name.

The winner of our first prize draw is none other than Lee Agur….Congratulations Lee!

Tomorrow we will announce the next contest prize draw which will be drawn when we achieve 200 registrations.  All of the 200 registered participants will be eligible for the next prize draw. Keep watching for prize details tomorrow!

We really are close to the 300 mark…after all if everyone that is currently signed up each encourages 2 more people to register, we will be full!  Have a great day and thanks so much to all those that have registered so far!

Keep on Grinding….