Wendi Paterson Inspiration Award-March
This month we would like to feature two extraordinary people who not only embody Wendi’s passion for Nordic Walking but they have personally used this passion to persevere through personal hurdles.
Dr. Sarah Lord is this months Wendi Paterson Inspiration award in the fitness category! Sarah is a Health and Wellness
Sarah has a Ph.D in experimental surgery. Sarah is also a member of the outdoor enthusiasts and is a firm believer in “taking a hike” as she used the physical activity and the outdoors through her grief recovery. You can listen to her truly moving story in the following webinar. She recently launched a facebook group titled “SpeakUP with Sarah Lord” in which topics discussed include Winning with Anxiety, health and wellness, Single Parents, Stepparenting and much more!
In 2019 Sarah launched “Maritime Detours” which is her own adventure tourism company. With this, Sarah runs Urban Poling/Nordic Walking, hiking and snowshoeing tours of the Maritimes! Recently, she started hosting a free group “Women of Wilderness aka WOW” which is a group for women interested in outdoor adventure! They have an upcoming camping trip this month!
Overall, Sarah is up to great things with not sign in sight of slowing down anytime soon!
Dr. Jack Taunton is this months award recipient for the rehab category. Jack was a former international marathon runner whom
Sarah and Jack, thank you for all that you do ! Keep up the great work and Congratulations for being this month’s Wendi Paterson Inspiration Award Recipients !