NAME: Calvin Daling 

Hometown: Langley, British Columbia

Carrying Torch: Lone Butte
Torchbearer number: OTR091-040           

Torch Relay Segment: January 28^th, 2010

Age: 34

Torchbearer Story:

Calvin Daling’s vision for living actively is not a series of events, but a life encompassing experience. He has grown up on a baseball field and loves seeing others experience the joy of sport. So, when his softball league needed someone to ensure its long term success, Daling was more than willing to help. He is now the president, scorekeeper and webmaster for his softball league, consisting of 9 teams with approximately 150 players. When Daling took over, the league was down to 4 teams and close to shutting down. Since then, he has tried to implement consistency, professionalism and ensure a fun experience for everyone involved. He has also implemented rules that promote inclusiveness, encouraging people to participate who would not normally compete. Daling is an avid runner, too. He has just completed his second half marathon and will soon run his third in Victoria. He has encouraged others to run and extend themselves physically. He does this by encouraging people to register for races long in advance. Daling believes that when people have goals they are more likely to succeed.

NAME: John Forstrom

Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia

Carrying Torch: 100 Mile House

Torchbearer number: OTR091-043           

Torch Relay Segment: January 28^th, 2010

Age: 48

Torchbearer Story:

John Forstrom’s story begins one day in the early 1990s. He had decided to ride his bike to work. This was a hassle. He was lawyer and worked at a big law firm. He was expected to act and dress like a professional. He also sweated a lot, but, luckily for him, there was a shower in his building. As a result, Forstrom went ahead and planned his first bike ride to work when there was good weather and there was a casual dress day at work. While he enjoyed the experience, it was two weeks before he rode his bike again to work. He enjoyed that too.

Over the ensuing weeks and months, Forstrom made a number of changes in other areas of his life, which all made it easier for him to ride his bike to work. He installed a wardrobe in his office, so he could change into his work clothes at the office. When he bought a house, Forstrom chose a neighbourhood with a good bike route to downtown. When he set up his own law firm, he looked for a building with shower facilities. Forstrom never made a conscious decision to give up driving to work. It just kind of happened. He now wonders if he rode his bike to change his life, or changed his life to ride his bike. For Forstrom, it works either way.

NAME: Ali Zentner 

Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia

Carrying Torch: Kamloops
Torchbearer number: OTR091-004           

Torch Relay Segment: January 28^th, 2010

Age: 38

Torchbearer Story:

In 2000, Ali Zentner was morbidly obese, weighing 322 pounds. She made a commitment then as she does every day to change her life for the better and to inspire people around her to do the same. As a physician in Internal Medicine, she knew that her life could be a personal inspiration to others. Through healthy eating and exercise, Ali has lost 160 pounds in the last ten years. Her life today is completely different. She is a marathoner and a triathlete. She exercises daily and makes sure to eat properly. In 2004, she established the largest medically based Obesity clinic in southern Alberta. She moved to Vancouver in 2005 and immediately established an Obesity Clinic in her office practice. She works with patients encouraging them to make permanent lifestyle changes of any kind in order to improve their health. To date, she has treated over 2000 patients with Obesity. She is proof that people can “live active” and be healthier at any stage in their lives. She knows that her story can inspire others to strive for a better well-being. Carrying the Coca Cola Olympic torch is the ultimate symbol for the journey Ali has made in her life.

NAME: Kristina Luke-Airey

Hometown: 150 Mile House, British Columbia

Carrying Torch: 150 Mile House
Torchbearer number: OTR091-085           

Torch Relay Segment: January 28^th, 2010

Age: 40

Torchbearer Story:

Active living plays a part in the daily activities of Kristina Luke-Airey’s family. On school mornings, they walk to the bus stop. After school, activities include bicycling, hiking, walking, cross-country skiing or cutting grass with a push mower. Kristina coaches an under 7 soccer team with 9 boys. Weekly practices and games helped all of them to increase their fitness levels, learn new skills, and have fun. In her career as a forester, she spends days walking in the bush whenever she can get out of the office. 

Everyone in Kristina’s family is encouraged to be active in sports and play.  Even in bad weather, they still try to be active by playing indoor bowling or spending time at the local indoor pool.

NAME: Taisa Cole

Hometown: 100 Mile House, British Columbia

Carrying Torch: 100 Mile House
Torchbearer number: OTR091-049           

Torch Relay Segment: January 28^th, 2010

Age: 15

Torchbearer Story:

Taisa Cole is excited and honoured to be a part of the Coca Cola Olympic Torch Relay.  She was one of the original players who were involved in 100 Mile all girls hockey team.  Taisa is proud to say they now have over 55 girls in all girls hockey.  This step allowed her to referee for 100 Mile Minor Hockey for the 2nd year and she greatly enjoys being an advocate for the league.  Taisa also enjoys horseback riding, snowboarding and playing hockey for fun with her family, cousins and friends.