Mark Mahl has joined the Rick Hansen Institute within the Strategic Partnerships area. Within his position, he works with a range of different associates, including advertising, foundations, corporations, IT and researchers. Recently Mark Mahl and his father Bruno participated in the Rick Hansen Relay as part of the 25th anniversary festivities.

1. Mark Mahl - Interviews
In our second instalment of our Net interview with Mark Mahl, we wanted to find out more
concerning the certain events he has participated in, most lately the Vancouver Rush Scavenger
Hunt for the Lung Association.
Mark are you able to please inform us what the event was like? How did it go? " It was an
awesome occasion, nicely place with each other, incredibly thrilling with some challenge. In the
day and age of Walks and Bike tours for charity, this is a extremely distinctive fund-raising
occasion that combines various expertise, and actually has participants operating as a team!"
Mark, what had been some of the events? " There were the 15 feasible places you may acquire,
but only had to full 10 of them, with three being mandatory. My teammate, Stu Hunter and I,
began to decipher clues and head to our first two challenges. One was a murder mystery around
the rail station, and one more was a math solving exercising at the Telus Science Centre. The
moment we nailed these two down we were on our way, selecting up 4 a lot more passports,
ahead of we headed to UBC and Langara. I had to put on a pair of Mavi Jeans and walk the
Catwalk, Stu and I did the Cha Cha, and as a result of my teammate was pretty ill that day, as
well as a true trooper, I doubled up the exercises in a boot-camp challenge!"
So how did Mark Mahl and Stu Hunter fair in this occasion? " Out of 150 teams participating,
we finished 23rd, and in all probability could have hit the best 10 on our very first go! We lost
some time in the beginning given that we did not know what to count on, and with Stu being
very ill, we couldn't motor all the time like other teams. I expect us to definitely push for that
prime ten subsequent year!"
We asked Mark, if that was the only factor in performing this event? " Just, No. I did this in
honour of my father who smoked for 30 + years and passed lately from Lung Cancer. I am
hoping money raised, actually assists people with awareness, addiction etc. I have in no way
smoked, and in no way realize why an individual does, but the bottom line is, it is actually
around. Not attempting to be self righteous, due to the fact I've my vices, but if individuals who
smoke could see what I saw over the two years my father battled this awful illness, and specially
the last 6 weeks of his life, they would quit!"
We asked Mark Mahl about what his goals were about this occasion for the future? " Firstly, I
signed up 18 days ahead of the occasion, so I was not completely pleased with my finish result as
far as a fund-raising total was concerned." What Did you raise? " I managed to raise to $850, and
our team was more than $1000, but last year, when I had time, I worked to raise close to $20,000
for the Ride to Conquer Cancer. So...Subsequent year I am hoping to acquire up in that range,
due to the fact I've time to strategy a few functions effectively ahead of that. My networks did a
great job supporting me in such a short time period, it was superb!"
We asked Mark Mahl what he believed on the Lung Associations objectives around fund-
raising? " Honestly, it may very well be improved. I feel for each of the work they do, and also
the great occasion it it truly is, a aim of $75,000 is also low for 300 participants. When I was in
the MS Society, we raised nicely over $150,000 with 144 golfers and $100,000 at a 90 individual
wine gala. I consider if they generate incentives around fund-raising totals that offer you a

2. accurate leg up throughout the event, then most people may possibly raise a little more dollars. I
understand that many people fund-raise for the result in, but once you are competing for any trip
for two about the globe, I think men and women will do that small further."
What do you mean incentives? " I think the Free of charge passport for fund-raising will need to
a $1000, and then, I do not know, maybe $2000 gets you 15 minutes taken off your time, $3000
you're able to get a ride or taxi to one particular place of one's selection, and possibly $5000 gets
you 30 minutes taken off your time. Just spit-balling, but a thing like that. I think you'd like to
create advantages for those who raise funds, even when they might not be the most athletic, or in
tune with Vancouver. Just my opinion. Excellent event either way!"
Effectively, Mark Mahl, thank you so a lot for the insight into this event, and the moment again,
I believe it truly is all around "Doing Your Part" All the same that looks like. Keep tuned for one
other instalment with Mark Mahl, when we go over what exactly is on the horizon for the Rick
Hansen Institute.