Monthly Archives: February 2012

Choosing To Be Kind

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Karyn Climans

This post is reprinted with permission from Pam at www.writewrds.com. Even though it was officially Kindness Week last week, the message is always relevant. Why shouldn’t every day be Kindness Day? Do you choose to be kind? This week, February … Continue reading →

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Truly Inspiring 20-Year-Old

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Karyn Climans

Proving one person can make a HUGE difference, Helene Campbell (a 20-year-old Ottawa resident) began an organ and tissue donation crusade less than one month ago. Using the social media as her platform, Helene originally tweeted Justin Bieber and asked … Continue reading →

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The Concussion Conundrum

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Karyn Climans

This article was re-printed with permission from Help … We’ve Got Kids! The Case On his walk home from school, Tyler, an 8 year old boy, slips on ice and hits the back of his head on the sidewalk. He … Continue reading →

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Women Entrepreneurs: A Growing Phenomenon

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Karyn Climans

Living the life of an entrepreneur is crazy. It’s one of the toughest careers I’ve ever pursued but it’s certainly the most rewarding. Are you the entrepreneurial type? Out of curiousity, I did some research to discover the common characteristics … Continue reading →

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Setting the Record Straight

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Karyn Climans

I don’t want to sound ungrateful because the Second Chance airing on the hit CBC Dragons Den was incredible publicity for my business, Tail Wags Helmet Covers. The phone hasn’t stopped ringing, the orders are still pouring in (and it’s … Continue reading →

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My Big Stinker Skunk Day

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Karyn Climans

Hope you don’t mind if I share a testimonial with you that was written by a friend/customer, Christy Cook (President of TeachMy.com). I just thought what she had to say was delightful: It’s not every day I dress up as … Continue reading →

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But I’ve Skied My Whole Life Without One

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Karyn Climans

How many times have I heard the argument “But I’ve skied my whole life without one so why should I start now?”. Of course, I’m referring to helmet use. Why is it so difficult to get some adults to play … Continue reading →

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A Brain Injury Survivor’s Remarkable Story

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Karyn Climans

Think skiing requires you to have both feet on the ground? Think again. In her own words, here’s the brave story of Leslie Bolt, a Brain Injury Society of Toronto (BIST) member, living with the affects of acquired brain injury, … Continue reading →

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