ALS speech

I spoke at an ALS fundraiser event in Richmond recently.  Here is a transcript of my speech: I live in the small mountain community of Revelstoke, it’s a very outdoorsy kind of place, most people who have moved there have done so for the many available outdoor pursuits. I spent most of my time hiking, […]

ALS Fundraiser Speech

Following is a speech I gave at an ALS fundraiser in downtown Vancouver: As I listened to my introduction, it dawned on me that we go through life attaching ourselves to labels. It’s one of the ways that we bring order into our busy lives. You may slot yourselves into a label such as a […]

A Continental Affair

I offered to speak at a fundraiser for the ALS Society of BC held at the Vancouver Art Gallery. It was a tasty and well attended event, with appetizers and local wines from various providers. I had 9 extended family members there for support. Here is my speech: As I listened to my introduction, it dawned […]

Speech at opening of TCM hospital in China

While I was a patient at this hospital for Traditional Chinese Medicine I was asked to prepare a speech on behalf of the patients at their grand-opening ceremony: Zun Jing de Lai Bin Men, Nin Men Hao. Welcome honoured guests. Today marks a very special occasion. Thank you to Dr. Ming for choosing me to […]