A few changes coming soon

One Million in 12 is starting to pick up the pace… literally and figuratively.  Practice climb times have been inching downwards and a few of the tools to the fund raising are being put in place.  First off, the background above was taken by Gareth.  You can read the story behind the photo here.

You’ll also be able to track quick updates on Twitter by following the user OneMillionIn12 .  Enjoy the climb!

The Importance of Feeling Full

Part of my training for climbing the CN Tower in under 12 minutes involves losing fat weight to make it easier to zip up stairs quickly. This has made me focus on what I’m eating throughout the day.

It is very easy in North America to consume large amounts of calories yet still feel hungry. Being hungry early in the day may lead to a binge later in the day, followed by a slump in energy. Lack of energy makes it more difficult to concentrate, leading to lower grades (for those in school) or worse performance at work.

One of the United Way Toronto’s programs is breakfast for children in school. This keeps them full, which helps them focus, and helps them develop into productive, happy, creative adults.

Cold Nights

Last night and today were incredibly cold. I decided to write here now so that I wouldn’t forget how cold it is to be outside. Even the short walk from the subway station to the car was really unpleasant. The wind really bit you.

There are those that are still on the street on a night like last night. Which policies are needed to keep people off the streets isn’t something I’d have the background to comment on, however, I do know that there need to be options.

What clicked was the significance of what the United Way has to offer on nights like last night. Whether because of mental disability, abject poverty, or poor choices, the United Way creates options for people to get out of the cold or stay out of the cold in the first place.