Janice Mackendrick

Retired Teacher, mother and avid lover of running and tennis.

[Janice Mackendrick @jmmlm2016]

@TheTennisLetter 2

[Evan Dunfee @EvanDunfee]

I think I’ve only ever had one real hero in my life: Terry Fox. This week I’ve been reflecting on my race, but also missing out on the Terry Fox runs back home that I’d usually be out to support.

I’ve taken so much inspiration from Terry. His dedication, his humility, and his desire to use his story & passion to do good in the community are just a few of his traits that I try to emulate in my own journey.

These are all chronic traits but in a moment last Saturday morning, on the streets of Tokyo, it was Terry’s strength of will that I needed most.

It was a trait I wasn’t sure I had.

But like Terry, I simply had to try. 1 step, then 100 steps, then 1000 steps.

I’ve learned a lot about myself this week. I’ve learned that I’m so much stronger than I think I am. I’ve learned that the thing about the Gold medal that brings me the most joy is seeing the joy it brings others when I ask if I can put it around their neck. And I’ve learned that 30 odd years ago I chose the best hero imaginable.

Thank You Terry for teaching me what it means to be Canadian, for showing me the power our dreams have, and for teaching me that we all have tremendous strength.

And thank you to @TerryFoxCanada for the amazing work you do. Everyone should check out the ‘Finish It’ campaign (where this amazing audio is from) to learn more.

[Janice Mackendrick @jmmlm2016]

@felixtennis @usopen Bonne chance

[Janice Mackendrick @jmmlm2016]

@TheTennisLetter Love the joke.Hate the cursing-young audience.

[Janice Mackendrick @jmmlm2016]

@JasminePaolini Bravo!

[Janice Mackendrick @jmmlm2016]

@des_linden Keep showing up!

[Janice Mackendrick @jmmlm2016]

@HeidiPGlobalTV Charlottetown waterfront

[CTV News Atlantic @CTVAtlantic]

N.S. teen’s Make-A-Wish trip leads to surprise backstage moment with Jelly Roll https://t.co/wCm1pP68IL

[Alan Frew/ GLASS TIGER @AlanFrew]

PLEASE SHARE MY VIDEO❤️I am thrilled and honoured to share this simple song with you today. A song, that I trust, invokes within you, the love, passion and respect, for all who have contributed to the tapestry of this great nation.

From the ancient beginnings of our magnificent Indigenous Peoples, to the times of those who made the ultimate sacrifice while fighting against the horrors of despotism and tyranny, Canada has, and always shall be…Strong & Free.

When respected and honoured, Canada is a friend, an ally, and a beacon of hope for the millions she holds in her embrace today and for the millions yet to come.

Canada is NOT a coin to be placed into a slot machine, nor a card to be turned over on a gambling table. Canada is NOT something to be politicized, bartered for, nor sold.

I trust you will enjoy and embrace this simple song. A song and a tale that chooses no sides in the elitist, political arena. It comes to you as a celebration of Canada’s beauty and as a call to action, encouraging you to cherish and protect the freedoms we enjoy today.

With Glass Tiger, I have travelled the world carrying Canada’s message of friendship, including, to almost every “nook and cranny” within the great nation we call the USA. While travelling and performing there I have shared wonderful times with great people, who, like most of us, want only to live in peace and harmony with the rest of the world. I have also broken bread and shared fellowship in war zones with the brave men and women of our militaries, allied together to defend the freedoms that so many take for granted.

My friends, whether you be Canadian, American, or from wherever you call home, this is “Canada’s Song,” and I am asking a favour of you today. PLEASE SHARE don’t just hit the like button. SHARE the video with your loved ones, your friends, your neighbours, your cat and dog if ya have one. SHARE IT TO THE WORLD! Let’s rescue our freedom from the clutches of those who would have us bow to their self-serving whims. Thank you in peace and harmony, Alan ❤️

[Matt Dagley @mattdagley]

Are you boycotting Value Village?

[Janice Mackendrick @jmmlm2016]

@felixtennis @DDFTennis @DubaiDutyFree Continue ton succès demain!🍁🇨🇦

[Janice Mackendrick @jmmlm2016]

@denis_shapo Get it done! Cheering from Nova Scotia

[Janice Mackendrick @jmmlm2016]

@felixtennis Bonne chance demain… tu as bien commencé 2025! Allez en avant!🇨🇦

[Janice Mackendrick @jmmlm2016]

@Ramstr86 @TareqHadhad Tareq is a great Canadian!

[Janice Mackendrick @jmmlm2016]

@SenatorCollins Trump said he needed nothing from Canadians. Love Maine, love visiting too bad your President loves himself.

[Janice Mackendrick @jmmlm2016]

@Scaramucci I don’t think any more.

[Janice Mackendrick @jmmlm2016]

@SabalenkaA Delightful… inspiring to young and old to pick up the racket.❤️❤️🎾

[Janice Mackendrick @jmmlm2016]

@Suzierizzo1 This is nothing compared to what they are going to do to your country.

[Janice Mackendrick @jmmlm2016]

@nut_meggy 100%

[Janice Mackendrick @jmmlm2016]

@Dal_Alumni @DalhousieU Inspiring