Yves is a 52 yr old type 2 insulin dependent diabetic who challenged himself this past summer to cycle across Canada from Victoria to Halifax (over 6,000 km) in 52 days raising awareness of having a healthy lifestyle of exercise and good eating habits to control diabetes. Along the way he met many people, sharing his story and learning about theirs. Yves heavily promoted that life with diabetes can positive, people with diabetes could take charge of the “life sentence” that they’re given by a change of lifestyle so they may prevent the serious repercussions of this life changing condition. Yves raised over $5,000 personally for the Canadian Diabetes Association.

Yves is a true champion, risking personal injury for a true commitment to better the lives of others by demonstrating that no obstacle can step into the way of life’s achievements when you live with a chronic illness.