In addition to incredible commitment of the many individuals and teams throughout the province, the Challenge for Life event is also very fortunate to have the support of a number of businesses who have pledged to promote and participate in the event in a number of ways.

Corporate Champions may:

Promote the event in the workplace as an employee wellness initiative, as well as a fundraiser to benefit the community.
Commit to registering a team of walkers and/or crew in the event.
Cover the cost of registration for employees and/or make a donation to each employee’s personal fundraising goal.
Provide “team gear” to employees to enhance corporate image.
Allow participating employees to conduct fundraising events like Bake Sales, Hot Dog Sales and Denim Days within the workplace.
Donate product or services directly to the event to help keep expenses to a minimum.
Provide cash sponsorship.

We’d love to talk to you more about how your company can become a Corporate Champion. We are always available to make a presentation to your business. Please call the Challenge for Life office at 927-5433 for details.

Bison Transport "Blazing Bison"

A committed corporate citizen, Bison Transport's road to success is paved by generosity. "Bison is a big community supporter, it's important to give back," says Laura La Palme, who is leading the Bison team in this year's Challenge for Life. Known as the "Blazing Bison," the 42-member and growing team is on fire and has already raised over $50,000 toward their goal.
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Boeing "Wing Walkers"

An active corporate citizen that believes in giving back to the community, Boeing Canada, Winnipeg, is participating in its third CancerCare Manitoba Challenge for Life and its team of Boeing Wing Walkers has already taken flight. Still weeks away from the event, the Wing Walkers are among the Challenge for Life’s top ten teams.
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Team Birchwood "Cruisin' for a Cure"

As one of Manitoba's most successful companies, Birchwood Automotive Group is powered by people who are driven to make a difference. Participating in CancerCare's Challenge for Life for its second year, Team Birchwood is "Cruisin' for a Cure" and walking to honour a friend and longtime employee, Nick Laping. Nick died of leukemia.
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Canadian Wheat Board's "Wheat Walkers"

Wheat is an iconic symbol of the Prairies and this year a team from the Canadian Wheat Board will participate in CancerCare Manitoba's Challenge for Life as a symbol of hope. The aptly named "Wheat Walkers" are taking part in the 20-kilometre trek in memory of friends and family members who have died of cancer, as well as those who continue to live with it, says team captain Janice Smith.
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CancerCare Manitoba "Surgical Oncology - Colorectal"

Sometimes a little friendly competition is all you need to get motivated. CancerCare Manitoba's 'Surgical Oncology - Colorectal' team has graciously accepted the challenge of the 20K Challenge for Life, spurred on by fellow competitors from the Manitoba Blood and Marrow Transplant Program's 'Team Transplant'.
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CancerCare Manitoba "Team Transplant"

Small steps can lead to big changes, especially in the fight against cancer. Donning their T-shirts and hats proclaiming "Little Cells Fighting Big Disease," members of the Manitoba Blood and Marrow Transplant Program team will again participate in the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation's Challenge for Life 20 kilometre walk.
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CancerCare Manitoba Foundation

The CancerCare Manitoba Foundation team members know the value of supporting cancer care, treatment and research on both a professional and personal level. "We work with cancer every day...and deal with patients and their families on a regular basis," says Starin. "We want to help them tell their stories and improve their lives."
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Team Fillmore Riley "Making Strides"

With Fillmore Riley LLP's history of philanthropy and community involvement, the law firm's participation in CancerCare Manitoba's Challenge for Life is a great fit. "The event not only aligns with the firm's commitment to causes that affect members of our community but it also fits with our wellness program," says General Manager Nicolle Brockie.
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FWS "The Confidence Builders"

The FWS construction group believes in building not only strong industrial and commercial properties, but also strong teams... teams with confidence and commitment. When the call went out around the office to participate in CancerCare Manitoba's Challenge for Life, six staff members (and four of their spouses) signed on for the 20-kilometre walk.
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Great-West Life "Heroic Feet"

Great-West Life believes in building stronger communities together with CancerCare Manitoba and the thousands of Manitobans who share in the collective effort to raise funds and awareness and take an active role in their physical well-being through the Challenge for Life.
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Hewlett Packard Enterprises "TechWalkers"

Hewlett Packard Enterprises provides global technology that helps businesses thrive, but on a local level the Winnipeg HP office is "powering up" to connect and support the community. Known as the "Tech Walkers", eight employees from HP Enterprises will participate in this year's CancerCare Manitoba Challenge for Life, with a goal of raising more than $10,000.
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Investors Group

At Investors Group Head Office, Michèle Bouchard and Rochelle Dressler's motivation for co-chairing the Employees in Action team is two-fold. "We want to raise money for this important cause and also raise awareness about the five steps we can all take to reduce our risk of cancer," says Michèle.

Over at the Investors Group Winnipeg West Region office, they believe in giving back. This year they joined the Challenge for Life because each and every one of them has been touched by cancer – from family and friends to colleagues and clients.
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Lakeview "Suite" Hearts

This year Lakeview Hotels and Resorts is making room for an important cause - supporting CancerCare Manitoba and its Challenge for Life. "We've all been personally impacted by cancer through friends and family, including people in our own work environment who are survivors," says Laurie Barkman, captain of the Lakeview "Suite" Hearts.
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Maxim Truck and Trailer "Great Dames and Dudes"

Maxim Truck and Trailer believes success should be shared between an organization and the community it serves. Walking in CancerCare's Challenge for Life for its third year, the Maxim Great Dames and Dudes are geared up to support and improve the lives of children and adults in Manitoba.
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mf.1 Advertising

Advertising agency mf.1's slogan is "discover the power of one." In this year's Challenge for Life, owner Ryan Hart and his team hope to discover the power of ten. That's the number of mf.1 employees who'll walk in support of cancer care. "It's a cause I’m passionate about," says Ryan.
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October Boutique's "Team October"

As the owner of October boutique, Beverley Kinahan believes in taking responsibility for your own success, whether it's in running a business or fundraising for cancer care. "If you don't do it, who will?" she says. "From corporations, to small businesses, to individuals, the Challenge for Life is inviting and accessible no matter what marketplace you're in..."
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Paterson GlobalFoods

As a global agri-food company, Paterson GlobalFoods knows the value of community and serving others. It's that spirit of goodwill that inspires Judi Kreutz and Lauren Alcock to lead their team. "Whether a large or small organization, it feels good to get involved, to get everyone excited and be proud to help," says Judi.
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Procurity "Team Tatas"

At Procurity, generosity runs in the family. Procurity Inc. is a Platinum Partner in CancerCare Manitoba's Challenge for Life and this year the President and CEO's daughter, Ashley Rivers, has also registered a team. "I wanted to get people involved on a personal, not just corporate, level," says Rivers, who organized "Team Tatas" in honour of her mother, who had breast cancer.
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Team R.A.F.

At Raffi Academy Fitness, owner Raffi Fiorentino knows the importance of promoting physical activity. "That's what I do at my gym – real fitness for real people. By living a healthy lifestyle and diminishing the risk factors, we'll help beat the odds against cancer."
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Scotiabank "Team Scotia"

A customer service representative for Scotiabank, Ashleigh Meyer is banking on the generosity of others to support her in CancerCare Manitoba's Challenge for Life, a cause that is close to her heart. "My mom was diagnosed with lung cancer and it's spreading...it's huge in my life and my family, it's taking over our lives," says Meyer, who has accompanied her mom to many of her cancer treatments.
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Serratus "Superstars"

As the owner of Serratus Personal Training, Corwin Materuk knows how to motivate others to do their personal (and physical) best. CancerCare Manitoba's Challenge for Life seemed like a natural fit for a particularly energetic group of clients. "My job is to corral their energy," says Materuk.
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Team Sigurdson McFadden

As an employee benefits consulting firm, Sigurdson McFadden knows the importance of health care - both in and out of the workplace. In this year's CancerCare Manitoba Challenge for Life, the company is truly going to walk the walk to benefit one of its own employees, who has breast cancer. READ MORE

Sons of Italy

The Sons of Italy support each other as a fraternity, says President Lou Caci, and also support the greater community. "We are a philanthropic organization. Everything is about giving back." And this year, their participation in this "Made in Manitoba" event is the perfect opportunity to give back to all Manitobans.
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Vickar Auto Group

Compassion is a powerful driving force - and that's what fuels the Vickar Auto Group to participate in the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation's Challenge for Life. Many team members have been personally touched by cancer, says team captain Kevin Waytiuk, "and as a dealership, many of our customers' lives are affected by this."
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