Charity Challenge 2023: Team Captain Profile with Brandy Stiles

Next up, we have Brandy who will be leading SCI BC's Northern BC Team! Brandy is among our group of team captains who will be organizing regional Charity Challenge challenges for virtual racers.

Posted on May 3, 2023
by Sophie Ni

Brandy Stiles, Team Captain of SCI BC’s Northern BC Team

Can you tell us a little about yourself? 

My name is Brandy, I’ve been a Peer Program Coordinator with SCI BC since 2006 after moving to Prince George. I have lived experience as a peer with SCI from a MVA 25 years ago. I live with my husband and our 3 Labrador Retrievers as our two grown children have recently flown the nest.

What inspired you to participate in the Charity Challenge this year? 

It’s a great opportunity to help support Spinal Cord Injury BC’s programs and services. In addition, the Charity Challenge provides personal incentive for me to be active and complete my fitness goals.

What are your plans for your team this year? 

Looking to engage peers, family, friends and supporters to join our Northern BC team. We can take advantage of the change of season to get back outside for a good cause.

Any words of encouragement for your team? 

Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up, it knows it must move faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning in Africa, a lion wakes up. It knows it must move faster than the slowest gazelle, or it will starve. It doesn’t matter whether you’re the lion or a gazelle when the sun comes up, you’d better be moving.

Interested in becoming part of the Northern BC Team for SCI BC? Connect with Brandy at bstiles@sci-bc.ca to sign up.

There’s many other ways to get involved in the Charity Challenge! You can still support us by sponsoring a team member today:

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