We came across a story that is compelling and inspiring. We want to share it, so we are producing a documentary film,  in the hope that others will be driven and motivated as Mark is.
Mark is a severly overweight accountant from Montreal who is trying to lose over 70 pounds in 12 months in order to participate in a cycling event to help raise funds for kids and their families who are fighting cancer. The event is the CIBC 401 Bike challenge that involves cycling from Toronto Sick Kids Hospital to Montreal Children’s Hospital, a total of 576 kms in 2.5 days. It is a feat even for those who are fit and athletic!
Mark’s goal is to lose 70 pounds in 12 months (he has already lost 40 pounds since filming began 5 months ago) so that he may cycle the mandatory fast pace in difficult and sometimes gruelling conditions. To meet this challenge, Mark needs to modify his lifestyle which means redefining his relationship with food and with himself. Mark seeks support and experise from friends, family, peers, and health professionals so that he may find the courage and determination to be able to participate in the ride of his lifetime.
Will Mark be able to keep his fears and doubts in check during the ride’s 576 kms? Will his year of training suffice his body to get through this challenge? Can he hold the 30km plus per hour pace? What will he need to find within to stay in the group? What demons will he have to defend himself against? And that self defeating sword of his…… Will he have the power to resist its pain?
We hope our film’s message will inspire others to fight their battle, however small or big, in their efforts to find optimal health.
If you would like to contribute to the production of this documentary, to which we decided to donate 10% of all online contributions to the Sarah Cook fund, click on the title in the image above or http://igg.me/p/46253?a=278524
