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Volunteer Profile: Travis Hurst—Helping out on the Playing Field
When you meet Travis
Hurst, you may not immediately
“get” his sense of
humor. He has a dry, sarcastic
wit that can be hard
to catch, but once you do,
you might not be able to
stop laughing. Take, for
example, this volunteer
profile. Because of his
busy schedule and
dedication to his two
L-R: Lucas, Travis and Adam Hurst
toddler boys, I emailed
Travis a list of questions about his volunteer coaching
to tackle in his spare time. He emailed back hilarious,
made-up answers, joking that winning was
everything.
Of course, he thinks just the opposite. He spends
three nights a week coaching his boys and a slew of
other Redwood Meadows kids in both t-ball and soccer.
“I want to be involved with Lucas and Adam’s
extra-curricular activities,” he says. “I hope I never
miss one of their games.”
Travis has an enthusiasm for volunteering and, true
to his personality, sees the humor in coaching little
kids.
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He thought it was funny when a team of 6 to 10 kids
all went their own way at practice.
“During play a couple of kids would sit in the net,
one or two would stand with their parents, one
would run the opposite direction from the play and
two would be chasing the ball.”
Travis works for the Energy Resources Conservation
Board. In his spare time he emphasizes family,
church, and the outdoors. “I think outdoor play is
very important for kids,” he says. “Through organized
sports, kids learn to work as a team, hopefully
learn to play sports, build confidence and meet other
kids.”
He also thinks the Redwood Meadows spring sports
program is a great way for parents to meet other parents.
But, if you happen to meet Travis on the field, I
recommend you take his advice: “Don’t take me seriously.”
There are many ways to volunteer in Redwood
Meadows. Right now, the RMCA is looking for Canada
Day volunteers. If you’d like to help, email redwoodvolunteer@gmail.com.
Support a Local Rider in the Ride to Conquer Cancer
On the weekend of June 23 and 24, 2012, more than
2,000 riders are expected to be on the road, cycling
220 kilometres along the majestic Rocky Mountains
from Calgary to Chain Lakes and back in the third
annual Ride to Conquer Cancer.
Every rider will have raised a minimum of $2,500 for
the Alberta Cancer Foundation and its research for
treatment and a cure for this disease. I am registered
this year and looking forward to the ride.
I have a personal fundraising goal of $3,000. If you
normally make charitable contributions, please consider
supporting my fundraising effort.
Simply visit conquercancer.ca or follow the link to
my personal page to see the event information: Click
here to visit my personal page.
Faith McLean
Click on the donate button, enter my name, and you
will be directed to the area where you can donate
online, or if you want, a form can be printed out and
you can send in your donation. Every penny of your
donation goes to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, and
you will be issued a tax receipt.
If you choose to donate to the Alberta Cancer Foundation
by supporting my fundraising effort for this
ride, then I thank you immensely. You can contact me
via email at nrjee@hotmail.com.
Again, thank you for your support.
Nick Chodyka
2012 Enbridge Rider to Conquer Cancer