2018 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

I'M JAY.
I'M TURNING 40 IN 2018.

THESE ARE MY FITNESS & FUNDRAISING GOALS FOR 2018

I've made intense transitions personally & professionally in the past few years.  I am grateful for the unconditional love & support of my family and friends as I move through mental health challenges & drug addiction recovery toward a healthy 40th birthday this summer!

TUE JAN 30
FUNDRAISING EVENT

KOMACARES DINNER for
HOMELESSNESS

KOMA Restaurant uniquely prepares a tasting dinner to raise money for a local non-profit charity while also raising awareness of issues faced by that community.  The January KOMACares dinner will support The Downtown Mission in Windsor.

SAT FEB 24
10KM WALK

COLDEST NIGHT OF YEAR for
THE DOWNTOWN MISSION

For the 3rd year, I represented The GoBe Collective and KOMA Restaurant.   Our January KOMACares Dinner raised over $500 for The Coldest Night of The Year supporting The Downtown Mission in Windsor.  To donate to the cause before March 31, 2018, please visit here.

TUE FEB 20
FUNDRAISING EVENT

PASTA FUNDRAISER DINNER for
TORONTO PEOPLE WITH AIDS

Thank you to everyone that attended the Carb-Loading Pasta Tasting Dinner at KOMA Restaurant.  Thanks to Chef Michael Anthony Barlozzari, Music by Josh Johnson & Walter Senko.  We raised over $1,300 for PWA Toronto.

SUN MAY 6
5KM RUN

LE CHOCOLAT RUN for
MOTHER'S DAY PRIMER

The event starts at 9am at Riverfront Plaza and utilizes the gorgeous Windsor waterfront.  This is the kick-off of my healthiest year yet!  The finish line is in Walkerville.  I'll share my chocolate and wine (my fav duo) with anyone that comes to the finish line! 

MAY 2018
FUNDRAISING EVENT

FUNDRAISING EVENT TBA for
TORONTO PEOPLE WITH AIDS

I'm cycling over 600km this summer to raise money and awareness for people living with HIV/AIDS in Ontario.  Although I have already started training and fundraising, there is still more that can be done.  To learn more, please visit my personal web page here.

TUE JUN 19
FUNDRAISING EVENT

KOMACARES DINNER for
CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSC

KOMA Restaurant uniquely prepares a tasting dinner to raise money for a local non-profit charity while also raising awareness of issues faced by that community.  The June KOMACares dinner will support The Canadian Mental Health Assc (Windsor-Essex).

SUN JUN 24
100KM CYCLE

RIDE DON'T HIDE CYCLE for
CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSC

The event starts at 7am in Windsor, Ontario.   Ride Don’t Hide raises awareness and funds that make a significant impact in the Windsor-Essex community.  I will share personal stories of struggle & resilience prior to this event on YouTube.  Learn more here.

SUN JUL 01
5KM RUN

FUNDRAISING EVENT TBA for
CANADA D'EH RUN

What better way to celebrate Canada Day than a run in my hometown of Amherstburg.  The Start/Finish line is outside the main gates of Fort Malden National Historic Site.  The course is mostly waterfront and definitely all historic.  Join me after, patio TBA.

JULY 2018
FUNDRAISING EVENT

FUNRAISING EVENT TBA for
TORONTO PEOPLE WITH AIDS

I'm cycling over 600km this summer to raise money and awareness for people living with HIV/AIDS in Ontario.  Although I have already started training and fundraising, there is still more that can be done.  To learn more, please visit my personal web page here.

SUN JUL 29
TORONTO (600KM CYCLE)

FRIENDS FOR LIFE BIKE RALLY
for TORONTO PEOPLE WITH AIDS

This will be an event both meaningful and significant. We will be departing Toronto at 8am on Sunday, July 29th and traveling 600+ kilometres through small towns and cities enroute to Montreal.  This is the 20th anniversary for the Friends for Life Bike Rally.

FRI AUG 03
ARRIVE IN MONTREAL

FRIENDS FOR LIFE BIKE RALLY
for TORONTO PEOPLE WITH AIDS

Join me for posts on Instagram or Facebook as we travel and camp as a community along the St. Lawrence until Aug 3rd when we arrive in Montreal!  This is the signature fundraising event for people living with HIV/AIDS in Ontario.  Learn more here.

SUN AUG 19
SPRINT TRIATHLON

SPRINT TRIATHLON for
SICK KIDS HOSPITAL TORONTO

Although I have been doing an Olympic distance triathlon every year on my birthday, this year I return to Toronto Island for a public competition.  The distances are a little shorter than Olympic distance but I will give it my all for a 500m swim; 30km cycle; 5km run. 

TUE AUG 14
40TH BIRTHDAY

DAY AT THE SPA for
MY 40TH BIRTHDAY

My longer standing tradition to "birthday triathlons" is to enjoy a "Me Day for Jay."  This year, amidst all of the training, fundraising, and competitive events, you'll likely find me lounging in a pool after a day at the spa.  Send me a message here.

SUN OCT 21
21 KM RUN

1/2 MARATHON (21km) for
CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSC

It's time to close the year out with an international half marathon competitive race.  My last race was in Miami in 2013.  So, five years later, and many struggles overcome, I am excited to take on this distance.  To learn more about this race, or join me on this run, please visit here.

Thanks to my 2018 Corporate Sponsors