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Jun 4, 2017
Ashli Barrett/Lacombe Globe Friday, June 2, 2017 3:02:30 MDT PM Olympic silver medallist Cheryl Bernard delivers a keynote speech to hundred of students the Alberta Student Leadership Conference at Lacombe Composite High School on Tuesday morning. (Ashli Barrett/Lacombe Globe)You don’t win silver, you lose the gold is a notion former Canadian curler and Olympic silver medallist Cheryl Bernard isn’t a fan of. Kick-started by a controversial Nike ad campaign in 1996, it implies anything less than gold should come with feelings of regret, missed opportunities and failure, something Bernard has made the conscious decision to refute. A keynote speaker at the Alberta Student Leadership Conference (ASLC) hosted by Lacombe Composite High School, she spoke to around 600 students from across the province on resiliency, attitude and choosing how to view life experiences. Naturally, the focus was on one of her biggest experiences in Vancouver 2010, where her final shot in the extra end didn’t curl the way she’d expected and her team missed the gold by mere millimetres. “I really am a big believer in perspective and learning from losses,” Bernard said. “I told them the one quote – when I competed it hung on my mirror for years – and it said ‘I never lose, I either win or I learn.’ I honestly think if you can approach life that way and don’t have everything built around being an athlete or winning, but around the experience, the journey is pretty incredible.” Losses and failures, she said, are inevitable. It’s how one chooses to deal with them that builds resiliency and defines leadership. While athletes are recognized when...
Apr 24, 2017
Young volunteers applauded by community through Champions of Good By Marcia Love, Spruce Grove Examiner/Stony Plain Reporter Saturday, April 22, 2017 3:29:44 MDT PM Above: Forty youth were recognized at the Champions of Good event at Horizon Stage on April 18 for their volunteer efforts in Spruce Grove. Photo supplied by Darwin Park Forty young volunteers honoured earlier this week are living proof selflessness and compassion are alive and well in the next generation. The youth, ranging in age from 12 to 18, were recognized for their volunteer work in the community during the Champions of Good event at Horizon Stage on April 18. The youth recognition event was hosted by the Rotary Club of Spruce Grove and Goodwill Industries of Alberta. Those recognized were applauded for their volunteer work in Spruce Grove — ranging from work with Girl Guides and Boy Scouts to seniors’ centres, sports teams and churches. John Oldham of the Spruce Grove Rotary Club congratulated and encouraged the youth. “When you’re following your interests, you develop a set of skills and knowledge, and you become more aware of the world around you,” he said. “You make new friendships… and you make a contribution to your community.” He added the high number of youth recognized demonstrates how there are many enlightened young members of the community. Brenda Hawryluk, director of donor and business relations at Goodwill, said the youth being recognized are incredibly humble, giving individuals. “Listening to the amazing things that they’re doing within their organizations and for the community, I’m very proud to be a part of their evening,” she said of the Champions...
Jan 9, 2017
Tuesday, Dec 13, 2016 06:00 am By: Simon DucatelOlympic medallist Cheryl Bernard shares on Wednesday, Dec. 4 a moment with Sundre Junior Curling Club member McKenzie McElhinney.Noel West/MVP Staff Despite retiring from professional curling following a silver medal win at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, Cheryl Bernard remains passionate about sharing her love for the sport with the next generation of curlers. “I’ve been lucky to play this game since I was eight,” she told the Round Up during an interview at Sundre’s curling rink while about 30 members of the junior club practised. “To see kids having that opportunity, that’s a big deal to me,” she said. “I love just seeing them interact — seeing them do well out there. They get so excited when they make a shot. They get so excited when they learn something new. For me, that’s a big part of it, is just seeing them succeed and have so much fun playing the game. That’s why I do it.” Bernard could not refuse when her friend Derek Ralph, who recently relocated to Sundre, invited her to share her story with the local junior curlers. Although her schedule as a TSN curling commentator keeps her busy, Bernard said she aims to spend time with young curlers at every possible opportunity. “This was nice, it’s close to home,” said the enthusiastic and friendly Calgary resident, adding she’s also been involved with curling camps that introduce children to the sport. Junior curling programs are perhaps increasingly important during times of extended economic hardship. Curling is a lifelong and “very inexpensive sport,” compared with, for example, hockey or golf...
Jan 9, 2017
I was honoured to be at the opening of the 2017 Participaction 150 Play List in Toronto this morning and promote one of Canada’s chosen sports, curling! To celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday Participaction.ca created a list of the 150 most Canadian activities out there. And of course curling is on that list! Along with hockey (no surprise) and soccer and everyday activities like the “all Canadian” pursuit of snow shovelling as well as hopscotch and bean bag toss. In 2017 Participaction is challenging Canadians everywhere to complete as many activities on the list as possible for chances to win spectacular prizes like activity trackers, trips across Canada, and a new car! So lets getting moving Canada! Get out there, try as many activities as you can! Do them with your friends & family! Track your activities online and earn chances to win great prizes! Click here to sign up! You can follow all the activities on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to stay up-to-date on what’s happening, including cool contests, practical tips and even more opportunities to get involved. You can also join the social media debate about which activities are the most Canadian by using the #150PlayList hashtag. Jan 6,...
Nov 9, 2016
Retiring from the game I love was a difficult decision for many reasons. Curling afforded me many fantastic opportunities I wouldn’t have otherwise had, and I knew I would be giving up some of those when I tossed my last competitive stone. I’m thankful I was able to leave the game with few regrets, but one had always stuck with me – I never had the chance to play an event in Scotland, the birthplace of our sport. So, when Golf Away Tours presented my TSN colleague Bryan Mudryk, and I with the opportunity to host a golf getaway with a little curling mixed in, I didn’t hesitate to say yes. Ten of us set out for an action-packed Scottish adventure. Several group members jokingly pondered how much scotch we would consume before all was said and done. When I inquired whether that was a necessary part of the cultural acclimation process, I received a rather emphatic yes and quickly realized there would be no room for compromise on this issue. A wave of hesitation washed over me when it came time to try the native nectar, but when in Rome…er, Scotland, I suppose. I will spare you the unpleasant adjectives and just say it has quite the unique flavor. Four doctors were among our crew – one of whom just happened to be a liver doctor. After I took the first sip, I was extremely grateful he was there. Despite my body’s inner protests, I tried several times to acquire a taste. I never quite made it, and that is my one regret from the trip. ...
Oct 29, 2016
Out of Retirement (for three weeks) Cheryl Bernard Coming out of retirement (albeit briefly) reminded me again as to how tough it can be for teams who are on the road almost every second weekend over a nine-month period. That was one of the biggest reasons I decided to retire from the game… travel. It just got old after doing it for so many years. However, my brief stint out of retirement in September was different. First, I knew there was an end date. Second, I really do miss competing and being out there on the ice with my team. Weekend #1: Team Jones I got the call early in the summer from Team Jennifer Jones, asking if I could spare for Jen at the Colonial in Saskatoon as she wouldn’t be back on the ice after the new addition to her family, baby Skyla. I was all over this, and for many reasons. You don’t get many opportunities in curling to play with other teams, and especially one that you competed against for many years. And I was also curious as to how this team retains the desire and grit that they always seem to have. We started with a 6-2 win over Regina’s Chantelle Eberle, after going 4-1 up after four ends. Then we lost 7-3 to Team Japan, the Saiji Fujisawa team that finished second at the worlds back in April. Our time in the second event didn’t last long as we lost again, 7-3 as well, to Brett Barber’s team from Biggar, the hometown of Sandra Schmirler. With our backs to the wall, we...
Aug 11, 2016
I just recently finished a two-week trip to Italy – it was my “wish” for my 50th birthday, and what a birthday it was! It was what they call a “Self guided” Walking tour and four of us set off for a wonderful adventure in a beautiful country. Four days in Rome and then eight days hiking the Amalfi coast, visiting Mt Vesuvius and the ruins of Pompeii…it was incredible! On the plane home my husband and I were re-living the adventure, chatting about the people we met on foot walking from town to town, and the exercise we got and how great we felt even though we had enjoyed all the food and wine that Italy is famous for. And it hit me that pretty much 90% of my vacations are what I call “fitness vacations”, hiking, biking, walking and more often then not, coming home feeling better than I did when I left. And when I look back and really I am not sure which came first…the importance of fitness and the ability to pursue physically active trips or the desire to do those types of trips prompted me to maintain a certain level of fitness in my life. But either way, I cannot imagine a holiday without the physical aspect of being able to walk for hours on end, explore villages, immerse myself in the culture, take time to understand the history, meet the local people along the way and stop as long as I like to take in the incredible scenery and be “in the moment”. In Rome we chose guided “walking tours”....
Jun 3, 2016
The transition appeared as effortless as her final shot at the 2009 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials. But Cheryl Bernard — whose face (and voice) have been recognizable on the women’s curling scene for decades — insists that her new role as a TSN curling commentator did not start smoothly. “It was really hard,” Bernard was saying after a day’s worth of corporate meetings with her charity of choice, Goodwill Alberta. “The first year was tough. I was in such a new position. I didn’t know when I was supposed to talk. What did people really want to hear. The problem is, I came from such a high level of curling that I thought, ‘Well everyone knows that already.’ And I didn’t know what to say.” Read...
Feb 26, 2016
Swan City-born curler Cheryl Bernard’s Scotties homecoming was much different this week than her return during the Home Hardware Canada Cup in December. Sure, both occasions were the same in the sense she was part of the TSN broadcast crew alongside Russ Howard and play-by-play Vic Rauter. But, while en route to Grande Prairie earlier this week, Bernard received word that she was one of 10 inductees being named into this year’s Alberta Sports Hall of Fame. The news was made official on Monday via the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame. “I was surprised and I was pretty pleased to even be nominated and so to be inducted, what an honour,”said Bernard, during a break in curling action on Wednesday. “I think because it’s the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame in this province, (curling) has done so much for me in all the years that I played and all the competitions and all the support, even leading up to the Olympics, so I’m proud it’s the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and it’s a great honour.” “It’s pretty neat (I was named to the hall) while I was up here and it seems I’ve had some good curling opportunities in Grande Prairie.” Read...
Oct 8, 2015
Cheryl Bernard had three huge challenges for 2015 and she got through all three with flying colours. First, she decided to retire from competitive curling and though it hasn’t been easy, she remains retired. Second, she accepted an invite from TSN to give announcing a shot in the face of scrutiny from a million armchair skips. They invited her back for a second year. To finish things off, Bernard accepted an invitation to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and she got to the top and down in one piece. The not curling anymore part has been hard, Bernard admitted. “I really do miss the game,” she said. “I miss the competing, but I don’t miss all the time and commitment it takes to play at that level.” Bernard misses her friends, too, and for that reason she’s taking a break from retirement to play in this week’s Prestige Hotels & Resorts Curling Classic in Vernon, B.C. For one weekend she will reunite with her Olympic teammates Susan O’Connor, Carolyn McRorie and Cori Morris, with whom she won silver in 2010 in Vancouver. Read...
Aug 14, 2015
During the many years I trained on the ice, I often thought about winning. Like any athlete, part of me wanted to win for myself. But I also wanted to win for my team, my home town, and Canada. I wanted to honour all the people who had shown faith in me, by earning a medal. What most athletes don’t think about as they’re competing is our responsibility after the big win. I didn’t realize at the time that an Olympic medal would mean I could one day make a difference in the world, just by lending my name to a cause. Read...
Jul 16, 2015
Cheryl Bernard describes the feeling of summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, as “out of this world.” The Calgarian silver medallist in curling in the 2010 Olympics recently returned from Tanzania after climbing Kilimanjaro to raise funds and awareness for World Vision. Since Bernard’s retirement from curling last summer, she has worked with charities in Calgary and abroad. “One was World Vision, it’s international and it speaks for children, and the second was actually with Goodwill of Alberta and I wanted to do something local, and that’s speaking out for Albertan with disabilities,” she said. The Kilimanjaro climb was to support World Vision’s projects to help girls and women forced into marriages or “dirty and degrading work, slave labour, technically,” Bernard said. Read...
Jun 9, 2015
Olympian Cheryl Bernard and a group of Canadian personalities are primed to deliver their peak performance as they make their final preparations to climb Africa’s highest mountain.World Vision’s 8-day #Kili4Kids expedition to help girls in crisis departs on June 12, World Day to End Child Labour. Preparations for the climb has been intense, requiring extensive training from all participants in order to conquer Mt. Kilimanjaro and help vulnerable children one step at a time. The funds raised for the #KiliClimb4Kids expedition will support World Vision’s work to help girls and women experiencing slave-like labour, early child marriage, sexual exploitation and violence. Prior to the climb, the team will also be visiting communities in Tanzania to see how World Vision is empowering young girls who are forced into dirty, dangerous and degrading work. READ...
Apr 14, 2015
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Apr 12, 2015
Winning an Olympic medal for Canada was one of my proudest moments. But the podium was just a pathway for changing children’s lives. When you accomplish a goal or a dream you have poured your life into, there are reminders of the lessons you have learned along the way. Probably the most surprising lesson? Is understanding the responsibilities that Olympic medal brings. It was never meant to be put into a glass case and admired. It was always meant to be shared to inspire someone to reach his or her potential in life. To motivate a high school athlete to give just a little more. To instill work ethic. To show a different path to youth involved in drugs. To inspire someone to reach a little higher. To speak for those that needs a voice. To give hope to a child fighting cancer. You play your entire career for the chance to compete at the Olympics, and then you get that chance and think: “What in the heck have I gotten myself into?” It’s something we don’t think about – we think about winning – but we never think about what our responsibilities are AFTER the win. We don’t realize who we may have inspired; who we may motivate. You don’t realize that you can now lend your name and make a difference? With winning comes responsibility (or at least I think it does) and on June 16th I will begin an incredible journey to climb 19,500 feet to the top of Africa’s tallest mountain – Kilimanjaro in Tanzania – to make a difference. The vision for this climb is...
Mar 19, 2015
Olympic silver medalist Cheryl Bernard is gearing up for an epic trek. The curler is taking part in KiliClimb4Kids, an eight-day hike to reach the summit of Africa’s highest mountain to help end child slavery. For the Calgarian, it won’t be an easy journey, but her motivation is simple. “It could have been any one of us,” she said. “Especially when it’s children, I think it’s always heartbreaking to think of those kids; they didn’t chose that life and the stuff they have to go through. It makes me always want to speak out for people that don’t have a voice of their own.” READ...
Mar 18, 2015
Canadian celebrities join World Vision’s #KiliClimb4Kids to help girls in crisis MISSISSAUGA, Ont. (March 19, 2015) – To officially kick off the Kili Climb 4 Kids campaign, World Vision today announced the Canadian celebrities who will climb Mount Kilimanjaro in June to help end child slavery. Joining Team World Vision on the 8-day climb in Tanzania to reach the summit of Africa’s highest mountain: Cheryl Bernard – Cheryl is a 2010 0lympic silver medalist in curling. She is also a four-time Alberta women’s champion, TSN Skins finalist and has maintained a top 5 status on the World Curling Tour for many years. Corey Vidal – Corey Vidal is a Canadian director, producer, actor, and full-time YouTuber. He has been producing YouTube videos since 2006 and has generated over 100 million views across his site. JD Scott – Host for HGTV and Great American Country, radio personality, older and wiser brother of Drew & Jonathan Scott (also known as the Property Brothers). Rick Campanelli – One of Canada’s most popular TV personalities, Campanelli is best known as “Rick the Temp”, a former MuchMusic VJ who now is seen nightly as the Co-Host for Entertainment Tonight Canada. Each celeb is offering rewards to donors who help them reach the team’s overall goal of $150,000, including signed head shots, Twitter or Facebook shout outs, set tours, curling lessons, matching tattoos and more. The funds raised will provide support for girls and women experiencing exploitation through slave-like labour, early child marriage, sexual exploitation and violence. Prior to the climb, the team will also be visiting communities in...
Mar 4, 2015
CALGARY – The most important team at the Brier, for some time now, has been the TSN team. Times are changing as the TV numbers continue to skyrocket and with a second channel of live coverage on the network’s new multi-platform coverage, the follow-up to TSN’s record numbers for the Scotties Tournament of Hearts has already been ballistic here. “Curling is the perfect sport to showcase the value of our multiple feeds and we are absolutely thrilled with the response we’ve received,” said TSN senior v-p of production Mark Milliere here Wednesday. “Curling fans are passionate and vocal and the response has been clear: they love having two feature matches to choose from on TSN and we are seeing this reflected in the numbers. READ...
Feb 25, 2015
On Thurs, Feb. 26, Olympian Cheryl Bernard will be in Spruce Grove giving a talk to the Rotary Club entitled “You Hold The Pen.” The skip of Canada’s silver medal winning curling team at the 2010 Winter Olympics will talk about making decisions, both on the ice and off of it, and how doing so effectively can have an enormous impact. “My theme is about choices, and that you have control over how your life story unfolds,” Bernard said. “I want to tell people that sport is so much more about the journey and not the final prize, that medal or Stanley Cup.” Bernard’s curling career has certainly taken her on quite the journey. The Grande Prairie native won two provincial titles before she turned 30, getting the chance to represent Alberta at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, finishing second in 1996. READ...
Feb 25, 2015
On Thurs, Feb. 26, Olympian Cheryl Bernard will be in Spruce Grove giving a talk to the Rotary Club entitled “You Hold The Pen.” The skip of Canada’s silver medal winning curling team at the 2010 Winter Olympics will talk about making decisions, both on the ice and off of it, and how doing so effectively can have an enormous impact. “My theme is about choices, and that you have control over how your life story unfolds,” Bernard said. “I want to tell people that sport is so much more about the journey and not the final prize, that medal or Stanley Cup.” Bernard’s curling career has certainly taken her on quite the journey. The Grande Prairie native won two provincial titles before she turned 30, getting the chance to represent Alberta at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, finishing second in 1996. It took 11 years for Bernard to reach nationals again, finally returning to the big stage in 2007. A strong couple seasons helped her qualify for the 2009 Roar of the Rings, the tournament which determines Canada’s representative in the Olympics. After a narrow one-point victory in the final, Bernard earned the right to represent Canada then came out swinging in Vancouver, finishing in first-place in the round robin portion at the Olympics. Team Bernard made it to the gold medal match against Sweden, where she just barely lost in the 11th end on a narrow miss. Bernard hopes to give those attending the ability to look differently at the...
Jan 28, 2015
On May 30th, 2015 a brand new Calgary event will be unveiled. Woman2Warrior Calgary is a non-timed run covering about 5km of trails and terrain. The course features obstacles to test strength, agility, balance, and sense of adventure. Women may enter as individuals or as part of a team, but each person must raise a minimum $300 to participate. There will be awards & prizes for the top overall fundraisers, top media fundraisers and best costumes. Join Honorary Warriors 2010 Olympic Curling Silver Medalist Cheryl Bernard and Canadian Luge Olympian and World Cup Silver Medalist Alex Gough for this exciting event that promises fun, comradery, and entertainment. The event will take place between 8:30 AM and 2:30 PM at SAIT in Calgary. Friends, family, work colleagues and interested spectators are welcome to take in the excitement and cheer the Warriors on! READ...
Nov 5, 2014
Goodwill Industries of Alberta is proud to announce Olympic medalist Cheryl Bernard is officially becoming an ambassador and Goodwillian! After retiring from competitive curling Bernard is dedicating her time to give back to the communities that supported her through her Olympic journey. “I believe everyone should have an opportunity and I believe Calgary and Alberta is the place to provide individuals the opportunity to focus on their abilities and become a noteworthy part of the labor force in this city and throughout Alberta,” said Bernard, as she will work with Goodwill as an ambassador and strategist who will help promote what Goodwill does in communities across Alberta. “We are just thrilled that Cheryl has joined us as an ambassador for our mission,” said Dale Monaghan, President and CEO of Goodwill. “Cheryl shares our passion of working with Albertans with unique abilities and connecting them with meaningful employment.” READ...
Nov 5, 2014
Cheryl Bernard joins Goodwill as Ambassador and Spokesperson!
Sep 14, 2014
The organizers of TEDxKelowna announced the speaker lineup for the 2014 theme “When I Grow Up,” scheduled for September 26, 2014 at the Kelowna Community Theatre. Olympic medalist Cheryl Bernard, reality producer Jonnie Penn, and Jana Webb creator of Joga, will be among the speakers at the third-annual TEDxKelowna event. “This year we have brought together some of the most inspiring speakers, at the top of their game,” says Andrew Gaucher, team lead for TEDxKelowna. “Kelowna is a community full of passionate, inspired and engaged people and the way this community has embraced TEDxKelowna really illustrates this.” READ...
Jun 16, 2014
Bernard announces retirement from competitive curling. Olympic silver-medalist Cheryl Bernard will retire from competitive curling, it was announced today. Bernard won a silver medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver curling with third Susan O’Connor, second Carolyn McRorie (Darbyshire), lead Cori Morris (Bartel), alternate Kristie Moore and coach Dennis Balderston. She will now devote her energies to her family, her charity endeavors and her speaking. READ...
Jun 8, 2014
A beautiful hillside neighbourhood in north-east Calgary is currently undergoing a wonderful revitalization and is a hub for foodies, young entrepreneurs and families alike. With plenty of local shops, restaurants and community events to keep locals active, this is a peaceful neighbourhood on the verge of something big. Olympic curler Cheryl Bernard gives us a tour of everything Bridgeland has to...
Feb 10, 2014
If you loved watching the Olympics in Vancouver, or if you enjoy watching curling, I am sure you are a fan of 2010 silver medalist, the skip of our Canadian Women’s curling team, Cheryl Bernard. I caught up with Cheryl for a quick chat. J: We all know you as the 2010 Winter Olympic Silver Medalist. What is it like to represent your country in the Olympic Games? C: That’s such a hard question to answer. It was beyond what we or anyone could have imagined. It was a lifetime of dreams come true for our entire team. I remember, well I am sure we will all remember, standing on the podium that day to receive our medals and I don’t think any of us just saw a shiny piece of medal. We saw our vision and what it took to achieve it. We saw our husbands, children and coach and the hours of support they provided behind the scenes. We saw our parents and our friends and their understanding when we couldn’t give them all the time they deserved. We saw early morning practices and late nights pushing ourselves and each other to that next higher level. We saw thousands of emails of support from people across Canada we had never even met. But mostly we saw each other and a dream realized. READ...
Jan 28, 2014
SierraSil Health is thrilled to support Cheryl Bernard in another life challenging event. Cheryl’s 6 month training program leading up to the June 1st Calgary Scotiabank Marathon is already one month into its commencement and Cheryl is feeling the benefits of SierraSil. “SierraSil Joint Formula 14 has enabled me to play high level curling for many years, without injury. And as I train for my first marathon at the age of 47 it has enabled me to push my workouts in the gym further; have quicker recovery and reduced aches.” Cheryl continues to inspire others to be their best through her tireless efforts of pushing her body to the maximum and sharing her life lessons and values that she has learned through sport with the corporate community. There is no doubt that Cheryl’s success is a story of determination and effort that led her to becoming a successful business woman and an Olympic Silver medalist. READ...
Jan 18, 2014
Before the last Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia, the only curling match I ever had witnessed featured John, Paul, George and Ringo in the Beatles’ movie “Help.” After one of the curling stones was rigged with a bomb — George called it a “fiendish thingy” — and Beatles-movie type hilarity ensued, I don’t recall who won, only that the Beatles sang “Ticket to Ride” or one of those songs from the soundtrack. I think I also might have seen curling on “Wide World of Sports” once, when TV still was shown in black and white. But I was young, and it’s possible I might have mistaken barrel jumping on ice for curling. During the Vancouver Olympics, MSNBC would show curling matches until the wee hours of the morning. Curling is an ancient game played on ice in which two teams of four players compete in sliding large stones toward a bull’s eye in the center of a circle. I call it Canadian bowling READ...
Jan 13, 2014
Calgary, Alberta (01/13/2014) – The Scotiabank Calgary Marathon is pleased to welcome Olympian, Cheryl Bernard, as the newest member to the organizing team, as the Honourary Chair for 2014. Cheryl Bernard is best known for her long list of curling accomplishments and awards. She is a four-time Alberta women’s champion, Canadian Runner-up, TSN Skins finalist and has maintained a top 5 status on the World Curling Tour for the past 8 years and a silver Olympic medal earned at the Vancouver Winter Games, where Cheryl was nominated by her peers as the 2010 Most Valuable Player in Women’s curling. The Olympian recently missed out on qualifying to represent Canada in Sochi but that hasn’t stymied her motivation for competition. Cheryl has registered for the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon in support of one of the official charities in the Scotiabank Charity Challenge, World Vision. She is building a team of runners to race for Team World Vision in support of child health projects around the globe. READ...
Dec 4, 2013
When Cheryl Bernard won curling silver for Canada at the Vancouver Olympics, she and her teammates vowed they would do more with their medals than just “hang them in a case on the wall.” She stayed true to her word. That’s why less than a month after her heartbreaking upset at the curling pre-qualifying event that ended her dreams of a second Olympic appearance, she’s already turned her thoughts to helping others. The 47-year-old Bernard is training for the Calgary Marathon on June 1, where she’ll lead a team of runners raising money and awareness for World Vision. READ...
