Glorious and Free

by Bryce Dymond

Overview

In the spring of 2011, a small group of volunteers set off from St. John’s, Newfoundland on a journey across Canada. They would run the same path that Terry Fox had set out on more than 30 years before them—ocean to ocean, along rivers, across prairies and over mountains. Their message was simple: child poverty is everywhere—even in Canada—and we have the power to stop it.

There was just one problem. Would anyone be listening?

This is the story of the One Nation Run. It is a story of adventure and perseverance and of the struggle to awaken Canadians to the needs in our midst. But more than anything else, it is a story for the children of this country, written in the enduring hope that every child’s future can be glorious and free.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940150212589
Publisher:	FriesenPress
Publication date:	01/30/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	152
File size:	381 KB

About the Author

Bryce Dymond was born and raised in the diverse city of Mississauga, ON. Bryce completed a Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Western Ontario, and worked with youth and young adults in the Greater Toronto Area in his role as a pastor for nine years.

After travelling the globe and to various parts of Canada, Bryce discovered that his home and native land was not the land of freedom and equality that he had once believed: he met children in Central Manitoba who lived in the same levels of poverty as he saw in the developing world. These Canadian children inspired Bryce to lead a cross-Canada run in 2011 to raise funds and awareness to fight child poverty in Canada.

Bryce qualified for, and ran, the Boston Marathon in 2008, and has qualified for the 2015 Boston Marathon. When he is not running, Bryce continues to engage with those who are different to him and networks with neighbourhood and city leaders, discussing important issues. He is a keen Arsenal supporter, loves basketball and enjoys meals from all cultures.

Bryce lives in Ottawa with his wife and daughter.