It takes a special kind of heart. It calls for fierce determination. An unwillingness to give up; a remarkable resilience, a selflessness marked in integrity and profound in perseverance.
Thank you, Mom.
Because it takes someone strong to make someone strong, this year, I’m pleased to partner with P&G as they support Canadian athletes at the 2016 Olympics in Rio, and celebrate the strength of moms who helped get them there.
Need a tissue? Don’t worry, I’ll wait. I understand.
Of course, my introduction could have also pertained to any one of our Canadian Olympic hopefuls; an immeasurably focused group of athletes vying for gold at this summer’s Olympic Games.
Meet Mark Oldershaw. Mark is a third generation Olympian and the fifth member of his family to compete at the Olympic Games – and the first to win an Olympic medal when he captured C-1 1000m bronze at London 2012. In fact, just days after he was chosen to represent Canada at the Rio Olympics, Mark paddled his way to a World Cup sprint gold medal in Portugal.
He’s also a new dad.
After welcoming Josephine in 2015 with wife, Olympic swimmer Annamay Pierse, one of the first major impacts on Mark’s training regime was the shift in sleep habits. “As athletes, we focus on our training – but so much time is also focused on resting,” Mark says. “And when I hear Josephine crying at night, it’s hard not to get up and be with her. Thankfully Pampers helps her sleep better through the night which means better mornings for both of us.”
This August, Pampers will be in Josephine’s diaper bag as Mark travels with his family to Rio to compete. And, in celebration of the strength it takes to compete on the world’s biggest stage, Mark’s family will be hosted at the P&G Family Home in Rio de Janeiro, where they will enjoy a home away from home during the Olympic Games.
Stay tuned this summer as I profile Mark and his road to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. Coming up: To pay homage to Mark’s partnership with Pampers, I’ll be back to share information on the importance of healthy sleep, including tips from the Good Night Sleep Tool Kit.
In the meantime, my best wishes to Mark for restful nights – for both himself and Josephine! – as he enters the final stretch of training and preparation.
This post is sponsored by P&G. The opinions on this blog, as always, are my own.
Glad to see that P&G is supporting them & thanking the people who helped get them there!
It always tugs at my heart to watch these video clips :)
I’ll be watching and cheering on Canada
These videos can get the tears flowing thats for sure.I will be cheering Canada on.My neice just got back from skaking in Germany….they never got Gold Silver or bronze but they had an amazing time and honestly thats what counts
Looking forward to watching!!!
Best of luck with the games
I am looking forward to watching the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. Good luck to Mark Oldershaw and all the canadian athletes!
I love commercials that can bring a tear to my eye
P&G is on their game for Rio. New box of Cheerios with ‘RIO’ in glittery green.
So adorable
anyone else tear up watching that video? love it !
I am super excited to cheer on our team this summer! It’s nice to get to know a bit about the athletes too.
Very excited to cheer Canada on in Rio; although I hope its safe there for everyone!
loving the commercials
Rio Olympics is happening soon. can’t wait!
I just have to say I enjoy reading all the stuff you write about in your blogs
Love watching the Olympics just waiting for our Neighbour who is competing in canoeing
This is a cute post, I love it when I see dads involved in the care for their kids