May 10, 2010

Elevate Me! is Biking Across Canada

On July 22nd, 2010, one 21-year-old cyclist will take to the highway and begin her journey from Vancouver, BC to Winnipeg, MB by bike. More than just a lifelong goal to cycle across the country, Brenna Coupland intends to raise over $10 000 for The Shanti Uganda Society’s women’s income generating group.

This project enables 27 creative and talented HIV + women in the Luweero district of Uganda to receive trainings in textiles and jewellery (including beautiful bags made out of local fabric and beads made entirely out of recycled newspaper). These women also learn the business skills required to support themselves and their families; Collectively, these women support approximately 108 children! Because of this project, these women have been able to put ALL of their children in school. This Christmas, they received bikes and are now using them enthusiastically to travel to and from trainings, meetings and buying days.

Brenna hopes not only to raise awareness of this inspiring group across the western provinces, but also to inspire women across the country to grab hold of their own proverbial handle bars and go after their dreams! She is coordinating several events leading up to the trip, including a benefit concert in Winnipeg on April 30th, a pizza party in Vancouver on May 14th, a cycler’s soiree in Vancouver on May 23rd, and a prenatal yoga calendar project called “A Year of Inner Peace”.

Brenna has created a facebook paged called “The Moon Cycle”, where you can read about the exciting updates and find out about fund raising events happening in your city. You can also follow along on Twitter @themooncycle and donations can now be made through PayPal at http://www.shantiuganda.org/pages/the-moon-cycle .

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March 24, 2010

The Wellness Show

Come visit us at The 18th Annual Wellness Show. April 30th, May 1st and 2nd at The Vancouver Convention center.

Come and try a sample of our awesome protein bar! Simple. Clean. Fruit. Protein. Booth 917-B
Vancouver Convention Centre, Exhibit Hall B & C
999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC, Canada (under the five sails)
www.thewellnessshow.com

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January 27, 2010

Mt. Kilimanjaro Update

We’re back safely from Africa, and I’m happy to say that our whole team made it to the summit of Kilimanjaro! I’m also happy to say we exceeded our $150k fundraising objective! These funds will directly drive the program expansion of Power To Be and reduce waitlists, helping hundreds more underprivileged youths and families in our communities.

I wanted to thank you for all your support and providing us with the Elevate Me bars. I can say with certainty now that nutrition played a critical role in helping us all get to the summit, and your bars provided us with the nutrients and protein we needed to get to the top! You may also be interested to know the porters seemed to enjoy them as well. With a few bars left over, we decided to donate them to an orphanage in Moshi, which we visited after the climb – the orphanage appreciated the bars very much. This journey was a major life experience for each of us, and we were glad that Elevate Me was there every step of the way.

We’ll be sure to keep you posted on our next adventure, and please feel free to continue to check our site for updates (www.powertoclimb.ca)

Best,

Mike Schauch
Expedition Leader, Power To Climb 2010 Mt. Kilimanjaro Expedition

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December 17, 2009

Elevate Me! is heading up Mt. Kilimanjaro in 2010

Elevate Me! is proud to support the Power to Be Adventure Therapy Society with bars for their Mt Kilimanjaro climb. We would like to wish all the climbers a safe and elevated trip. We hope our bars keep you fuelled and energized for your 19,340 ft climb up one of the toughest mountains in the world! We can’t wait to see pictures and will be following the live updates on your website. Good luck and happy climbing!

The purpose of the 2010 Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb is an awareness and fundraising campaign to assist Power To Be Adventure Therapy Society in its efforts to reduce waiting lists and help more disadvantaged kids, adults and their families living in The Lower Mainland of British Columbia.

The Power To Be Adventure Therapy Society is a nationally recognized charity making a difference in the lives of disadvantaged kids living in British Columbia. Headquartered in Victoria, Power To Be was founded with the mission to enrich the health, education and quality of life for vulnerable youths, their families and the communities in which they belong.

Power To Be provides a unique and inclusive outdoor education curriculum that promotes physical heath and emotional well-being, advocates for accessibility, develops interpersonal and leadership skills, teaches environmental and social stewardship, offers peer mentorship, and supports vocational opportunities.

You can check out their website at www.powertobe.ca
Also check out their blog http://powertoclimb.blogspot.com

The Power To Be Climbing Team:

Mike Schauch, Expedition Leader
Director, UBS Bank Canada

Tim Cormode, Expedition Spokesperson
Founder & Executive Director, Power To Be Adventure Therapy Society

Chantal Schauch, Expedition Operations & Communications
President & Consultant, ImmerseUs Communications

Ken Grant
Founder, Grant Construction

Sam Dulay
Co-Founder & Financial Recruiter, Dulay Burke

Donna Carrigan, Expedition Summit Team Coach
Founder & President, Yamego Coaching & Consulting

Frank Grant
Wilderness Therapeutic Practitioner and Trainer

John Glazema
President & Founder, Corpus Capital Group of Companies

Darren Postma
Owner and Operator of Polar Electric Inc.

Shean Beardsley
Demolition Expert, Founder Ironhorse Demolition

Jennifer Moschenross
Executive Assistant, Red Back Mining Inc

David Boehm
Chairman, Wolmar Investments Ltd

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December 7, 2010

Proud sponsor of the Whistler Film Festival Gift Lounge

Elevate Me Hits the VIP swag bag at the Whistler Film Fest.

North Vancouver’s own protein bar Elevate Me! was invited to participate in this year’s gift lounge at the Whistler Film Fest Dec 3rd to 6th. With all eyes on Whistler, this event should prove to be exciting exposure for Vancouver’s own protein bar.

“Elevate Me! will be such a good fit at this event! Perfect crowd, perfect venue,” commented CEO and Founder of The Uptown Giftbox Company, Gabrielle Durning.

http://www.whistlerfilmfestviplounge.com
http://whistlerfilmfestival.com

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October 1, 2009

Canadian Sport Centre Pacific partners with ELEVATE ME! – the world’s simplest and most natural protein and fruit energy bar

Canadian Sport Centre Pacific (CSC Pacific) is proud to announce a new partnership with ELEVATE ME!®, a local company based out of North Vancouver. With no added colours, flavours or sweeteners and containing only premium whey protein and unsulphured, organic dried fruit, athletes can feel good about including these all-natural bars in their nutrition plan.

CSC Pacific dieticians agree that ELEVATE ME!® bars are one of the highest nutritional quality sport bars on the market today.

• ELEVATE ME! bars deliver an excellent source of protein and carbohydrates to replenish fuel stores, build muscle and promote recovery after training.
• ELEVATE ME! bars are also a great source of antioxidants to boost the immune system.
• ELEVATE ME! offers 7 flavours: Chocolate Acai Berry Brownie, Matcha Green Tea with Cranberries, Banana Nut Bread, All Fruit Original, Blueberry Cranberry Goji berry Boost, Espresso Cocoa Crunch and Cocoa Coconut Cluster.

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