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Alberta, Calgary, community, compassion, Diana Schwenk, Fundraising, generosity, Gratitude, Hump Day Chronicles, laughter, Life's like that, living in the moment, Oxford House, passion, Purpose, recovery, Relationships, Ride for Refuge, thank you, world issues
WE HAD ANTICIPATED WARMER WEATHER, 19c/67f degrees to be exact, but in Calgary, it is hard to predict weather beyond 48 hours. On ride day, it seemed nice enough outside early in the morning, but it got quite windy and cold after the riders were sent out. And I swear, that no matter what direction the route took, the wind was blowing cold and full blast, into my face. Coupled with that, having gained at least 15 pounds since last year’s ride, I ended up having to dismount, a couple of times, part way up hills, and walk them.
I can laugh about it today, but another thing I did on ride day, was miss the 10km turn off, so I unwittingly rode about 5km more than I signed up for,(probably a good thing, seeing as I have gained weight), but I took two others with me! So you’d have to ask Earl and Kellie how they felt about me misleading them – sorry guys!
None of that is important when compared to the benefit that resulted through the compassionate efforts of the riders, walkers, donors and volunteers, who all played a role in raising over $20,000 for Oxford House. Practically speaking, this means that eight men or women in recovery, will have a home, and support in their recovery, for an entire year!
I personally want to thank those 20 people who supported my ride – together we raised $1,335! Also, I want to thank the 12 people who joined my team who along with you, fundraised $5,460 in total for Oxford House.
My team, the Riders for Recovery

(L-R) Diana, Earl, Kellie, Tracey, Trish, Dean, Michael, Leanne, Ava and Pat. And missing from this photo are: Jaidyn, Ziyan, Karim and Donald
Who says you can’t goof around and work hard at the same time?
~ HUMP DAY CHRONICLES ~
Well done Diana, and 5km extra, wow You were on a roll!
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Thanks, but it was killing m lol! ♡
Diana xo
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Diana, Congrats on the successful fund raiser. A wonderful cause.
-Alan
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Thanks so much, Alan! ♡
Diana xo
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Diana, what a wonderful story to share with us, and what wonderful work you are all doing in this world. ❤️
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Aww thank you so much, Jennifer. ♡
Diana xo
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Great result! 👏💕
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Yes – thank you so much, Karen! ♡
Diana xo
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I did laugh – that you took two others with you on the extra bit 😉
love the video too x
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Haha thanks, glad you got a chuckle out of it! ♡
Diana xo
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Congratulations Diana! Ride well rode! 🙂
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Thanks so much, Louise!
Diana xo
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Congrats from me to you
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Thanks Jo-Anne! ♡
Diana xo
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Well done Diana!!!!!
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Thank you so much, Colleen! ♡
Diana xo
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Congrats, Diana. So much success, even if you were the “blonde holding them back.”
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Haha thank you Van! ♡
Diana xo
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Wow! What an amazing achievement Diana, must be a huge feeling of team pride in raising all those funds for a good cause. Well done. Kath
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Thanks Kath! ♡
Diana xo
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Good for you Diana! xo
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Thanks so much, Val! ♡
Diana xo
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wonderful –
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Thank you very much, Beth! ❤
Diana xo
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