Goodlife fitness in march, 2006 patch was appointed to the ihrsa board of directors, one of the highest honours in the fitness industry worldwide and in june of 2009. Aca conference to feature keynotes by jeremy richman. Silken laumanns life centers around the fulfillment of human potential. Her stunning 10week recovery and her courage in the face of almost insurmountable obstacles endeared her in the hearts of canadians. In 2008, she found love and happiness with goodlife fitness ceo david patchellevans, himself a north american rowing champion, but it hasnt been a walk in the park. The judge noted he was also prepared to offer laumann s exhusband a job at one point. David patchellevans started the kilee patchellevans autism research group with a grant donation, inspired by his daughter kilee. We know they are big supporters of ryder and his goal of getting people involved in. But what makes her most proud, she says, is when people approach her at public events and tell her that her story has inspired them to get help or make changes in their own life. Jan 21, 2014 in her new book, unsinkable, silken laumann describes the terrifying accident that almost prevented her from winning bronze in the 1992 olympics. Just ten weeks before the 1992 olympic games, silken laumann, the reigning world champion in single sculls rowing, suffered a brutal accident that left her right leg shattered and useless. Former senator david zien seriously hurt in motorcycle. David patchellevans turned 60 last october and, to be honest, he looks it. In 1998, laumann was inducted into canadas sports hall of fame.
Goodlife fitness aims to be the largest fitness club chain. David patchellevans, affectionately known as patch, 61, serendipitously conceived his mega brand, goodlife, after suffering a motorcycle accident while in university. The story of how david patch patchellevans built the largest. Silken laumann reveals herself in new memoir vancouver sun. Raymond ladd and susan cloud victims in mokelumne hills crash. David patchellevans envisions reopening goodlife fitness clubs in. Jul 05, 2012 a freak training accident just 10 weeks before the olympics saw another boat hit laumanns leg, fracture her fibula and leave part of her leg muscles hanging loose, but she battled back through. Laumann is also strikingly honest in unsinkable about her struggles with depression and anxiety, and with parenting two children with special needs. Patchell evans believes the heart of any company is its culture.
Unsinkable follows the story of the famous rower silken laumann involved in a terrible rowing accident that left her with a bashed up calf after a german boat collided with her own. David sam, bill cunningham, silken laumann, david patch patchellevans, tygre patchellevans, chris appleby, wendy. What do strong women, a motorcycle accident, and autism have in. David patchellevans, goodlife fitness founder and philanthropist.
The hall of fame, now in its 16th year of operation, is the brain child of longtime london free press sportswritereditor bruce huff whose tireless efforts on behalf of the hall were recognized with his induction in the builderfounder category in 2008. Goodlife boss works out plan to rejig, safely reopen. Many say attendance will be significantly decreased. Her story though, is so much more than a single moment in canadian sports history. She suggests little things like walking more often or mixing in old standbys like pushups, situps and burpees. A freak training accident just 10 weeks before the olympics saw another boat hit laumanns leg, fracture her fibula and leave part of her leg muscles hanging loose, but. The core values at goodlife are focused on helping people change their lives for the better through physical activity. Rediscovering the joy of play in our families and communities. In addition to participating in author events and speaking engagements, laumann engages in a significant amount of advocacy work, including fundraising for autism causes with her husband, david patchellevans. Patchell evans tore apart his upper body in a motorcycle accident when he was 20 and. Find the fundraiser you care about and look for local causes to support on gofundme. Fitness centres mull smaller classes, online lessons once. Gensch, the lehigh county coroners office has announced. Jul 05, 2012 a freak training accident just 10 weeks before the olympics saw another boat hit laumanns leg, fracture her fibula and leave part of her leg muscles hanging loose, but she battled back through five surgeries and an exhaustive recovery and somehow managed to pick up a bronze medal in the single sculls, inspiring a nation along the way and being named as canadas flagbearer for the closing.
Starting in 1976, laumann won a number of awards, including a gold medal in quadruple sculls at the u. Going to the gym is only one way to work out, she added. Doctors doubted that she would ever row competitively again. He marvels at the story of his wife, rower silken laumann, who won a heroic olympic bronze. Aug 08, 2019 2019 ontario business achievement award winner. Former senator david zien seriously hurt in motorcycle accident. David zien, former wisconsin senator from 1993 to 2006, a 2000 inductee in the ama motorcycle hall of fame who rode more than 1 million miles on a 1991 harleydavidson sport glide, was seriously hurt in a motorcycle accident on interstate 10 near tallahassee, florida. Despite her injury, silken was determined to overcome her injury and. For those feeling that motivation is on the wane, laumann whos married to goodlife ceo david patchell evans recommends short bursts of frequent activity. Silken suzette laumann, msc born november 14, 1964 is a canadian champion rower.
Despite her injury, silken was determined to overcome her injury and row in the olympics, scheduled to take place 10 months later. David patch patchellevans founder and ceo of goodlife fitness, david patch patchellevans is a global advocate for health and fitness. In 2001 he felt that women needed their own private gym so he created good life fitness for women. Silken laumanns inspiring comeback from a gruesome leg injury. David patchellevans, affectionately known as patch, 61. Health clubs, exercise, confidence, healthy living best sellers. A motorcycle accident in his college years inspired david patchellevanss. But twentyseven days, five operations and countless hours of grueling rehabilitation later, silken was back in her racing shell, ready to pursue. Rower silken laumann receives assistance adjusting her leg brace in victoria wednesday, june 17, 1992 from friend peter smith. As you progress there will be many obstacles and hidden. David patchells phone number, email, address spokeo. Katie, who has attention deficit disorder, and her partner david patchellevans daughter kilee, who is. According to the my mother lode, the traffic collision took place. It is refreshing to have a parent write openly about the.
From broken bones and shredded muscle to olympic glory silkens story is one of courage, perseverance and the triumph of the human spirit. Silken laumannwho is patchellevanss wifeand the goodlife. David patchellevans he is 59 years old, and he was born on october 26th 1953 he founded goodlife fitness in 1979 he is 64 and weighs about 205 pounds when he was 19 he got in a serious motorcycle accident that would change his perspective on life. As reigning world champion, silken fought back from a devastating rowing accident to win a bronze medal in the 1992 summer olympics in barcelona. Jun 12, 2017 david patchellevans rowing champion, fitness advocate, entrepreneur the hall of fame, now in its 16th year of operation, is the brain child of longtime london free press sportswritereditor bruce huff whose tireless efforts on behalf of the hall were recognized with his induction in the builderfounder category in 2008. David patch patchell evans founder and ceo of goodlife fitness, david patch patchell evans is a global advocate for health and fitness. Patch has two daughters, kilee and tygre, and is married to olympian silken laumann. Mar 27, 2014 patchell evans got into the business by accident.
Laumann was born in toronto township, ontario, now mississauga. Patchellevans in london, on david patchellevans in london, on david patchellevans in ontario david patchellevans in canada add your business. A 76yearold artist was killed outside boston wednesday night in a crash involving a deer thats being described as a freak accident, cbs station wbztv reports. In 2008, she found love and happiness with goodlife fitness ceo david patchell evans, himself a north american rowing champion, but it hasnt been a walk in the park. Laumann has returned to rowing to help recover from injuries received. But there is this other part that is really important and it was part of how i overcame the accident in 1992. The incident occurred shortly after the two friends left the hotel leger, a new spot for ladd. We are very happy to partner with such a successful company, said seamus mcgrath, tdv director. A motorcycle accident during patchs university years sparked an interest in exercise and the motivation surrounding physical recovery. Raymond ladd, 63, killed in headon crash on highway 49 at center street in mokelumne hill. Silken laumann is best known as a four time olympic rower who overcame a devastating accident in 1992 to win an olympic bronze medal.
In life, curiosity can help us find our way to new opportunities, challenges and self discovery. Threetime olympic rowing medallist silken laumann is speaking in edmonton on jan. The story of how david patch patchellevans built the largest privatelyowned fitness club chain in the world is one wrought with great challenges. Two weeks into his first year at western university, david patchellevans patch was in a serious motorcycle accident resulting in muscle damage, broken bones. Learn how to choose a gym, how to navigate the early days of starting your exercise routine, and what pitfalls to watch out for. The truck driver, victor vierra, 39, of angels camp, sustained minor injuries and refused transport.
Nov 24, 2015 in addition to participating in author events and speaking engagements, laumann engages in a significant amount of advocacy work, including fundraising for autism causes with her husband, david patchellevans. Married to olympic rower silken laumann, the couple shares four children and. She is a popular and enthusiastic speaker and the author of childs play. David patchell evans, affectionately known as patch, 61, serendipitously conceived his mega brand, goodlife, after suffering a motorcycle accident while in university.
Then, she met david patchellevans, founder of the chain of goodlife fitness clubs, and began a new life as part of a blended family. Olympic medalist laumann loses bid to move her children to. Katie, who has attention deficit disorder, and her partner david patchellevans daughter kilee, who is severely autistic. Aca conference to feature keynotes by jeremy richman, silken. Jan, 2014 unsinkable follows the story of the famous rower silken laumann involved in a terrible rowing accident that left her with a bashed up calf after a german boat collided with her own. Jan 24, 2014 silkens story silken laumann, barcelona 1992.
Senior living magazine october 2015 by inspired 55. Slkeni laumann retired from rowing in 1999 with three olympic medals. David patchellevans rowing champion, fitness advocate, entrepreneur. David patchell evans he is 59 years old, and he was born on october 26th 1953 he founded goodlife fitness in 1979 he is 64 and weighs about 205 pounds when he was 19 he got in a serious motorcycle accident that would change his perspective on life. Ceo david patchellevans living the good life toronto sun. The goodlife fitness victoria marathon, formerly known as the royal victoria marathon or rvm, is a marathon race held on vancouver island in victoria, british columbia, canada every october. A 45yearold plainfield township man killed in a crash tuesday night has been identified as paul c. Olympian silken laumann to bring hope to edmonton autism. In our minds eye we can still see her, exhausted on her boat having just won a bronze medal despite a shattering injury caused by a collision. David patch patchellevans goodlife founder and ceo. Plainfield township man killed in crash identified.
Dec 03, 2010 david patchell evans started the kilee patchell evans autism research group with a grant donation, inspired by his daughter kilee. Man killed in toluca lake crash identified north hollywoodtoluca lake, ca authorities identified a man killed when he crashed his motorcycle into a center divider. David patchellevans, ba77, lld12, discovered the healing power of exercise while recovering from a debilitating motorcycle accident when he was a student. A global advocate for fitness, notable author, generous philanthropist and founder of goodlife fitness, he motivates millions of people to lead active and healthy lives. David patchellevans in front of a new goodlife fitness. American counseling association archives page 6 of 9.
A motorcycle accident during patchs university years sparked an interest in exercise and the. He has just published his second book, the real sexy smart and strong fall 2009. Find david patchells phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. Massachusetts man killed in freak accident involving deer. In her new book, unsinkable, silken laumann describes the terrifying accident that almost prevented her from winning bronze in the 1992 olympics. May 28, 2012 silken lives in victoria with her two children, william and kate, her partner david patchell evans, and her step daughters kilee and tygre. Aug 17, 2016 one of the key tools for survival is a compass.
In this book excerpt from unsinkable, silken laumann. Owner and chief executive patchell evans, 66, now isolating at home in victoria, b. Aca conference to feature keynotes by jeremy richman, silken laumann. Mokelumne hill, calaveras county february 4, 2018 according to the california highway patrol, raymond ladd, 63, and susan cloud, 64, has been identified as the man and woman fatally injured in a headon collision saturday night. People killed in crash, and fatal accident report database for the city of burlington north carolina, updated live from our local news sources.
A freak training accident just 10 weeks before the olympics saw another boat hit laumanns leg, fracture her fibula and leave part of her leg muscles hanging loose, but she battled back through five surgeries and an exhaustive recovery and somehow managed to pick up a bronze medal in the single sculls, inspiring a nation along the way and being named as canadas flagbearer for the. Silkens olympic story is legendary and inspirational. David patchellevans is the master of inspiring and instructing real people how to enjoy the proven benefits of fitness and he can do the same for you. David patchellevans in london, ontario 5196416735 411. Goodlife fitness aims to be the largest fitness club chain in.
1554 1424 1142 899 1121 473 155 1284 675 1169 743 929 1010 497 603 344 517 504 813 921 938 1159 696 542 463 860 368 1397 1221 920 953 324 542 1303 1133 1349 793 757