Court Reporters Calgary - Edmonton

Help Team inspIRe when they
Run for the Cure in October 2008

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Team inspIRe is composed of both staff and court reporters with IR. Our team consists of participants from both our Calgary and Edmonton offices. The team will be participating in the CIBC Run for the Cure in Edmonton for 2008. Meet our team!

Alana, CSR(A)

How long have you been a reporter?

Since 2003

Why are you participating in the Run for the Cure?

For research and the future generation…and because I love pink:)

Do you have someone special that you are running for?

Maternal grandmother who was diagnosed in the ‘80s and had a mastectomy.

Hometown:

Edmonton

Hobbies:

Being Suzie Homemaker, decorating, collecting art, ballets, music, feverishly indulging in spa treatments…and unfortunately cleaning.

Favourite TV Shows:

HGTV, 20/20, Dancing with the Stars, and Ugly Betty.

Favourite Food:

Expensive. But a little McDonald’s never hurt anyone. Or cheese.

Alicia

Favourite TV Show:

Gossip Girl

Favourite Food:

Chinese

Brittany

How long have you been a reporter?

First year in the field.

Hometown:

Stony Plain, Alberta

Hobbies:

Basketball, volleyball, skiing, running and shopping!

Carol, RDA
Grannie x 5

Do you have someone special that you are running for?

Running for my sister Rose, and running to show my hubby I can still do it!

Hobbies:

Sewing, knitting, gardening, and canning.

Favourite TV Shows:

Numbers & Criminal Minds.

Favourite Food:

Anything potatoe!

Daria

Why are you participating in the Run for the Cure?

To support those who have battled this horrible disease.

Favourite Food:

Favourite food: Look at me, do I look like I only have one favourite food?

Deanna, CSR(A), PT

How long have you been a reporter?

7 1/2 years

Why are you participating in the Run for the Cure?

I love to run, and I might as well make some money for a good cause while I do it.

Do you have someone special that you are running for?

All women.

Hometown:

Stony Plain

Hobbies:

Running, Triathlon, Rock Climbing

Favourite TV Shows:

oooh, so many to choose from… CSI, NCIS, Lost, Friends, The Office

Favourite Food:

That’s like asking me to pick a favourite child.

Duane

Why are you participating in the Run for the Cure?

It’s a great way to work together as a company and donate our time to providing support towards funding research that works towards finding a cure.

Hometown:

Preston, Ontario

Hobbies:

Hockey, hockey, and computers.

Favourite Food:

Popcorn.

Georgina

How long have you been a reporter?

Eighteen years.

Why are you participating in the Run for the Cure?

To support all of the women and their families who have battle the disease in the past, and all of those who will battle in the future.

Hometown:

Child of an RCMP officer; too many hometowns to list!

Hobbies:

No time for hobbies -- all time spent not working is taken up by my son.

Favourite Food:

No favourites -- bring it all on.

Gitte

How long have you been a reporter?

Since October, 2007.

Why are you participating in the Run for the Cure?

To support those who are suffering from Breast Cancer and to get involved with the cause a bit more. Plus it's going to be fun!

Do you have someone special that you are running for?

All the people I know who've been affected by cancer.

Hometown:

Berwyn, Alberta

Hobbies:

Travel, gym, reading

Favourite TV Show:

Nip/Tuck

Favourite Food:

Too many to chose from!

Heidi, CSR(A), RPR

Hometown:

Red Deer, Alberta

Hobbies:

Reading pretty much anything; talking with friends, anyone new that I meet; helping out with a youth program at my church; hanging out with my best friend: my husband.

Favourite TV Shows:

The original Law & Order from the 1990s; Frasier

Favourite Food:

Garlic Chicken.

Jenn, CSR(A)

How long have you been a reporter?

2 1/2 years.

Hometown:

Spirit River, Alberta

Julie, CSR(A)

How long have you been a reporter?

I think around five years.

Why are you participating in the Run for the Cure?

Because so many people have been touched by breast cancer one way or another.

Do you have someone special that you are running for?

Just for everyone that has been affected in some way by breast cancer.

Hometown:

Edmonton, Alberta.

Hobbies:

Volleyball, Beach volleyball, being with family and friends, working out.

Favourite TV Shows:

Prison Break, CSI (the original)

Favourite Food:

Chocolate! (unfortunately)

Kori, CSR(A)

How long have you been a reporter?

Nine years!!!

Why are you participating in the Run for the Cure?

To raise money for people like my aunts and grandmother and to remind myself how grateful I am for my family and friends. Participating in the Run last year really opened my eyes to how many people breast cancer really affects.

Do you have someone special that you are running for?

My Aunt Teri, Grandmother, and Aunt Angie

Hometown:

Windsor, Ontario

Hobbies:

Dancing

Favourite TV Show:

Lost.

Favourite Food:

Anything made by somebody else!

Susan, CSR(A), RPR

Why are you participating in the Run for the Cure?

We all have heard of someone who has had to deal with breast cancer in some shape or form; therefore, I spearheaded inspIRe’s Run for the Cure, to help with future research, so that no family has to suffer the heartache of dealing with this terrible disease.

Do you have someone special that you are running for?

I’m running for a dear friend of 20 years, Michelle F.,who has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Tamara, CSR(A)

How long have you been a reporter?

Seven years.

Why are you participating in the Run for the Cure?

Because of the importance to find a cure for breast cancer!

Hometown:

Edmonton, Alberta

Hobbies:

Spending time with my son Cole.

Tracy

Do you have someone special that you are running for?

I am running for everyone!

Favourite TV show:

Friends.

Favourite Food:

Chocolate anything!