Ambassadors
We have the honour and privilege of working with a team of ambassadors who care deeply about the work we do here at the Club.
We have the honour and privilege of working with a team of ambassadors who care deeply about the work we do here at the Club.
Their commitment is helping us to bring our mission to life and to have an even greater impact on the students, volunteers and partners who are part of the Breakfast Club of Canada community.
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“It’s natural for me to give back to kids. Not everyone benefits from the same starting blocks for their life journey. Raising awareness about the Club’s work and the situation faced by many children is crucial, and I’m glad to spread the word as much as I can.”
Since 1998, Ben has been a fierce defender of children’s right to an equal chance in life. He seizes every opportunity to spread the word through various platforms. He is also a spokesperson for our back-to-school campaign and participates in our signature events in Quebec.
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“This cause means a lot to me. There was a breakfast program in my elementary school, so I saw first-hand the difference it made for kids to sit with their friends and eat the same food. I really wanted to get involved because it’s important to feel like that, to feel included.”
For Elizabeth, a former member and volunteer, the Club is a cause that’s near and dear to her heart. Every morning in elementary school, she would accompany her mother to volunteer in a breakfast program. In 2017, she decided to get more involved by becoming an ambassador. Now, she meets with youth to encourage them to persevere and follow their dreams. She shares her passion for snowboarding with them and reminds them to believe in themselves.
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“My reason for getting involved with Breakfast Club of Canada is that I want to encourage young people to try their hardest and believe in their dreams, like I believed in mine. If I can make a difference in my community, I’ll have accomplished my goal.”
Mikaël has been an ambassador with the Club since 2017. He is an inspiration to the young Club members and imparts the value of perseverance and the drive to excel during his visits to our breakfast programs.
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“This cause is particularly important to me as a student-athlete because proper nutrition is essential to reaching our full potential.”
Young professional race car driver in the USF2000 series and in karting, Thomas Nepveu volunteered at a breakfast club in his hometown where he was able to see the cause up close, which motivated him to become involved as an ambassador.
Having been fortunate enough to have access to a healthy breakfast each morning during his school career, he now wants to give back by contributing to the development of children across the country.
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“I am proud of my roots, and it’s important to me to give back to my community in a real and lasting way. The positive impact goes beyond the short term: we’re nourishing dreams as well as bodies, and dreaming is the first step toward success.” – Carey
“We consider ourselves blessed to be able to do our part in making sure that kids start the school day on a full stomach.” – Angela
NHL superstar Carey Price grew up in a First Nations community where children were at risk of going to school hungry. He and his wife, Angela, decided to get involved with the community’s youth and promote the work done by Breakfast Club of Canada. Since 2014, they have stepped up to raise awareness about our cause and host select Club events.
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“When I went to serve breakfast at a participating school, it didn’t feel like a handout. It was more like a community celebration where everyone pitched in. And the benefits ripple out to society as a whole. Breakfast Club of Canada is working for a better future.”
Laurent has been involved with the Club on and off for several years. He became an official ambassador in 2018. He helps out with a number of different activities each year. His generosity and commitment to community service are a great fit with the Club’s mission and values.
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“As I have learned, there are certain factors that affect a person’s health – their education and socioeconomic status, naturally, but also their community and the environment that they grow up in, that shapes who they are. Breakfast Club of Canada plays a major role in the well-being of its members.”
Sabrina is a former Club member and volunteer. She feels strongly that what she learned and experienced at the Club has helped make her the person she is today. We are proud to count this inspiring long-time ambassador among our spokespeople.
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“I have a passion for health promotion and a keen interest in advocating healthy behaviour through adequate nutrition in youth. Learning about food security in my undergraduate degree and volunteering with the breakfast program at my local community centre really instilled the importance of access to a healthy breakfast in me. I want to continue to promote and increase accessibility to breakfast programs across the country with Breakfast Club of Canada.” — Lindsey Butterworth
“I believe in the importance of equal opportunity for youth to have access to proper nutrition. Growing up in Surrey, British Columbia, an inner-city school system, I witnessed the positive impact of a breakfast program. I hope I can make a difference so that youth are properly fuelled to achieve their goals. No one should chase their dreams on an empty stomach.” — Justin Kent
Lindsey is a Canadian middle-distance runner who will represent Canada at the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games. Lindsey’s running career started while attending Simon Fraser University. She graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in Health Sciences and is a two-time NCAA Division II 800 m champion. Lindsey continues to train in Burnaby, British Columbia, with her coach at SFU while working full time as an academic advisor for student athletes. She most recently placed 10th at the World Championships in the 800 m in 2019.
Justin is a Canadian distance runner who has found success in events ranging from the 1500 m to the half marathon — representing Canada at the 2017 Jeux de la Francophonie and the mixed relay at the 2019 World Cross Country Championships. In 2019, Justin won the Vancouver Sun Run, a feat that hadn’t been accomplished by a local since 1992. He currently lives and trains in Burnaby, British Columbia, while coaching with Mile2Marathon, a community-centred coaching program, and has aspirations to represent Canada on the international stage.
As ambassadors, they want to contribute to fundraising and promotion of BCC’s values to provide youth with healthy nutritional opportunities and education.
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“ As a physician, I know that eating breakfast has lasting physical, mental and educational benefits for children. Research shows a balanced breakfast not only energizes the body and brain for learning, but helps improve diet quality, physical activity and self-esteem!
When I first connected with Breakfast Club of Canada, I knew immediately that I wanted to be part of the organization and the cause. In Canada, 1 in 3 children risk going to school on an empty stomach. For that reason alone, as a doctor and a mom, I knew I had to help.
I fully support their goal to ensure that each child has an equal chance to learn, to dream, and to grow and reach their full potential. I truly believe that when we start our day right, we prepare ourselves for a healthy future.”
More details
“It’s natural for me to give back to kids. Not everyone benefits from the same starting blocks for their life journey. Raising awareness about the Club’s work and the situation faced by many children is crucial, and I’m glad to spread the word as much as I can.”
Since 1998, Ben has been a fierce defender of children’s right to an equal chance in life. He seizes every opportunity to spread the word through various platforms. He is also a spokesperson for our back-to-school campaign and participates in our signature events in Quebec.
More details
“This cause means a lot to me. There was a breakfast program in my elementary school, so I saw first-hand the difference it made for kids to sit with their friends and eat the same food. I really wanted to get involved because it’s important to feel like that, to feel included.”
For Elizabeth, a former member and volunteer, the Club is a cause that’s near and dear to her heart. Every morning in elementary school, she would accompany her mother to volunteer in a breakfast program. In 2017, she decided to get more involved by becoming an ambassador. Now, she meets with youth to encourage them to persevere and follow their dreams. She shares her passion for snowboarding with them and reminds them to believe in themselves.
More details
“My reason for getting involved with Breakfast Club of Canada is that I want to encourage young people to try their hardest and believe in their dreams, like I believed in mine. If I can make a difference in my community, I’ll have accomplished my goal.”
Mikaël has been an ambassador with the Club since 2017. He is an inspiration to the young Club members and imparts the value of perseverance and the drive to excel during his visits to our breakfast programs.
More details
“This cause is particularly important to me as a student-athlete because proper nutrition is essential to reaching our full potential.”
Young professional race car driver in the USF2000 series and in karting, Thomas Nepveu volunteered at a breakfast club in his hometown where he was able to see the cause up close, which motivated him to become involved as an ambassador.
Having been fortunate enough to have access to a healthy breakfast each morning during his school career, he now wants to give back by contributing to the development of children across the country.
More details
“I am proud of my roots, and it’s important to me to give back to my community in a real and lasting way. The positive impact goes beyond the short term: we’re nourishing dreams as well as bodies, and dreaming is the first step toward success.” – Carey
“We consider ourselves blessed to be able to do our part in making sure that kids start the school day on a full stomach.” – Angela
NHL superstar Carey Price grew up in a First Nations community where one in two children were at risk of going to school hungry. He and his wife, Angela, decided to get involved with the community’s youth and promote the work done by Breakfast Club of Canada. Since 2014, they have stepped up to raise awareness about our cause and host select Club events.
More details
“When I went to serve breakfast at a participating school, it didn’t feel like a handout. It was more like a community celebration where everyone pitched in. And the benefits ripple out to society as a whole. Breakfast Club of Canada is working for a better future.”
Laurent has been involved with the Club on and off for several years. He became an official ambassador in 2018. He helps out with a number of different activities each year. His generosity and commitment to community service are a great fit with the Club’s mission and values.
More details
“As I have learned, there are certain factors that affect a person’s health – their education and socioeconomic status, naturally, but also their community and the environment that they grow up in, that shapes who they are. Breakfast Club of Canada plays a major role in the well-being of its members.”
Sabrina is a former Club member and volunteer. She feels strongly that what she learned and experienced at the Club has helped make her the person she is today. We are proud to count this inspiring long-time ambassador among our spokespeople.
More details
“I have a passion for health promotion and a keen interest in advocating healthy behaviour through adequate nutrition in youth. Learning about food security in my undergraduate degree and volunteering with the breakfast program at my local community centre really instilled the importance of access to a healthy breakfast in me. I want to continue to promote and increase accessibility to breakfast programs across the country with Breakfast Club of Canada.” — Lindsey Butterworth
“I believe in the importance of equal opportunity for youth to have access to proper nutrition. Growing up in Surrey, British Columbia, an inner-city school system, I witnessed the positive impact of a breakfast program. I hope I can make a difference so that youth are properly fuelled to achieve their goals. No one should chase their dreams on an empty stomach.” — Justin Kent
Lindsey is a Canadian middle-distance runner who will represent Canada at the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games. Lindsey’s running career started while attending Simon Fraser University. She graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in Health Sciences and is a two-time NCAA Division II 800 m champion. Lindsey continues to train in Burnaby, British Columbia, with her coach at SFU while working full time as an academic advisor for student athletes. She most recently placed 10th at the World Championships in the 800 m in 2019.
Justin is a Canadian distance runner who has found success in events ranging from the 1500 m to the half marathon — representing Canada at the 2017 Jeux de la Francophonie and the mixed relay at the 2019 World Cross Country Championships. In 2019, Justin won the Vancouver Sun Run, a feat that hadn’t been accomplished by a local since 1992. He currently lives and trains in Burnaby, British Columbia, while coaching with Mile2Marathon, a community-centred coaching program, and has aspirations to represent Canada on the international stage.
As ambassadors, they want to contribute to fundraising and promotion of BCC’s values to provide youth with healthy nutritional opportunities and education.
More details
“ As a physician, I know that eating breakfast has lasting physical, mental and educational benefits for children. Research shows a balanced breakfast not only energizes the body and brain for learning, but helps improve diet quality, physical activity and self-esteem!
When I first connected with Breakfast Club of Canada, I knew immediately that I wanted to be part of the organization and the cause. In Canada, 1 in 3 children risk going to school on an empty stomach. For that reason alone, as a doctor and a mom, I knew I had to help.
I fully support their goal to ensure that each child has an equal chance to learn, to dream, and to grow and reach their full potential. I truly believe that when we start our day right, we prepare ourselves for a healthy future.”