Not every student fits into the mainstream school system, but that’s where the Take a Hike Program comes in. Each week leading up to the #Modo8k we’ll meet a new student and hear more about this fantastic program.
Amanda – “I was a part of Take a Hike (TAH) back in 2000; the very first class of students. The activities challenged me on an emotional level. The program increased my confidence and leadership abilities. It taught me to be assertive and confident. In TAH I achieved more than I thought possible and it taught me to set higher goals in my life.
“I went on to pursue a bachelor degree at the UBC Sauder School of Business in Commerce, with a minor in Psychology, and made the honour role. TAH taught me to pursue my goals, and most importantly follow through. Probably the most valuable thing I learned in my life was the concept of “following through” at TAH.
“Following University graduation, I worked as a transportation specialist handling outbound ocean container freight. It was a very rewarding start to my career. At present, I am caring for my 8 month old son, but plan to get back into the field of supply chain management when I return to work.”
We are excited to work with Take a Hike as our Charity Partner at the Modo Spring Run-Off 8k, taking place on March 22 in Stanley Park. Find out more about Take a Hike, plus how to start fundraising, right here. You can also donate directly to Take a Hike while registering for the #Modo8k.
