Life is tough and in order to not only survive, but thrive one must be strong and resilient enough to adapt to change.

A former firefighter, youth worker and with aspirations of playing Professional football in the CFL, at the young age of 22 the Autumn of 1993 brought devastating news for Chris. Chris was diagnosed with what Doctors believed at the time to be Leber’s optic neuropathy robbing him of his vision, leaving him legally blind (following more recent studies Chris’s vision loss has been determined to be from a result of concussions from playing football). Broke and unsure what the future would bring, in 1997 Chris developed the Chris Delaney “Vision Tour” which would have Chris with his support team behind him cycle across Canada raising funds to fight blindness. Thanks to the opening support of McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada, the Canadian Association of Broadcasters, Lions Clubs of Canada and Cadillac Fairview just to name a few, Chris completed the three-and-a-half month Expedition traveling 100 miles each day raising over $250,000 for the Retinitis Pigmentosa Foundation fighting blindness and had the opportunity to inspire Canadians across the country. Chris became a spokesperson for McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada, PowerBar and Gatorade.

Following his Cross Canada expedition Chris built a career as a Sr. Marketing and Fundraising executive raising millions in funds and awareness for a number of well recognized not-for-profit Children’s Charities including Variety – the Children’s Charity and Free The Children. Chris has also been recognized for and accomplished the following:

• Labeled “One of the top 100 Canadians to Watch” by Maclean’s magazine July 1997

• Presented letter of commendation by Prime Minister Jean Chretien for volunteerism and community service 1997

• Was instrumental in the development of the first Autism Camp in his hometown of Burlington in 2001

• Received the highest honor from Rotary Clubs International, the Paul Harris Fellowship award for outstanding humanitarian contributions to improve the lives of others 2003

• In 2003 As the Chair, led the development and implementation of the Burlington Sports Alliance, now in its 15th year bringing the entire Burlington Sporting Community together with its highly successful annual Sports Awards dinner and other initiatives

• As the International Marketing and Fundraising Director for the world renowned not-for-profit Free The Children (now known as – ME TO WE), Chris had the incredible opportunity to travel to Kenya Africa to participate in the organization’s school building program 2003

In 2007, following two years of development with the Guelph Food Technology Center, Chris along with his partner at the time was responsible for successfully developing, launching and marketing a revolutionary patent-pending all-natural Protein Fortified Frozen yogurt called YoPRO into the Canadian grocery market. Along with being featured in countless magazines and major newspapers, YoPRO received the following awards and recognitions:

• 2009 LIVERight Award”Best Kid-Friendly Item” Canadian liver Foundation

• Chris and his partner were also named “one of 2008 Top Ten Innovators In Food” by Food In Canada. Canada’s leading grocery industry magazine

• 2008 “Fitness Food of the Year” DXL Fitness magazine

• 2008 LIVERight Award “Best Dessert Item”- Canadian liver Foundation

• People’s Pick Award “Best Overall Product 2008”- Good Food Festival

Constantly looking to defy the odds and reach new heights. Chris continues to motivate and inspire others with his passion for health and fitness by becoming a champion bodybuilder, achieving numerous Local, Regional and Provincial titles including Top Ten finishes in Canada and North America. Chris has spent the last 20 years as a Certified Personal Training specialist with CANFITPRO, and Children’s and Active agers Fitness coach.

Whether your goal is to lose weight, build muscle, maintain a healthy lifestyle or look the best you ever have, Chris is committed to helping you get there, achieving your goals as quickly and safely as possible.