In 1994, Crystal and her twin sister cycled across Canada (YES – the entire country), cycling 7906km on a tandem bike, raising funds and awareness for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Crystal and her twin-sister spent 2 years planning this “Dare To Discover Tour” in support of their mother, who underwent life-saving heart surgery in 1992. Over $500,000 was raised in this trek across the country!!!
In 2005, Crystal and a colleague, Stephanie Moore, ran 100km in 14 hours, raising funds for Partners in The Horn Of Africa. Through this fund-raising event, $10,000 was raised, enough funds for 100 families in Ethiopia to start their own businesses (and feed their children)! In 2006, the second annual “Great Big Run For Africa raised $35,000! The 3rd annual run held on October 13th raised an unprecedented $45,000! If you would like to donate to this charity please go to www.partnersinthehorn.com
In 2007, Crystal competed in her 5th Ironman Triathlon, raising funds for The Canadian Diabetes Association in support of her sister, who has diabetes!
In 2007, Crystal learned of the charity “Room To Read” and is currently raising funds to sponsor a village in Central America where a school and library will be built! See www.roomtoread.org or read the book “Leaving Microsoft to Change The World” by John Wood.