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My life turned upside down about two years ago when I received a startling diagnosis from my doctor – I was at serious risk for type 2 diabetes. I guess I shouldn’t have been so surprised, after all for over a decade I had placed my health on the back burner and had developed some seriously bad habits.

I moved to the Yukon for work to embark on what I thought would be an exciting adventure. Unfortunately, soon after I arrived, I found myself in an extremely negative environment and anxiety began to take over. I was struggling in a difficult situation while feeling isolated in a new town and I just couldn’t cope. 

Dissatisfied and tired with working at entry level jobs, my motivation started to plummet and I had all but given up on my passion of finding a fulfilling career path. I tried labourer positions, cooking, and dishwashing and while it was clear to me that I needed some training and certifications, I could not afford the programs that would help me get hired. I felt completely stuck.

My name is Kari-Ann and I am a single mother of two.  My four-year-old son, Connor, has always experienced his own unique challenges. Finding long term child care for him was a struggle. We tried multiple care options, but no one seemed to understand how to best work with him. 

Most families struggle to ensure their children reach the recommended daily activity levels. Brandi Isagawa has found that prioritizing activity for her three boys (all under the age of five) equates to not only increased health, but better behavior.

After becoming a single father, my kids and I experienced a side of life that we had never known before. I had to take full custody of my two children as their mom had fallen into a very dark place with drug addiction. The overwhelming and sudden stress of the situation left me unemployed and homelessness soon followed.