Our Story
Welcome to More Than Our Story. Our mission is simple: To inspire others to greatness through sharing stories of inner strength and resilience.
We are a health-focused, lifestyle website, that was started as a way to give back, and to inspire others through sharing people’s stories. Knowing our stories are not unique makes us stronger, and makes all the difference. Our goal is to promote a healthy lifestyle, and to share how we can better take care of ourselves, and lead healthier, happier, and more fulfilling lives.
The final part of our story is giving back, because it’s our responsibility to take care of each other. When you purchase something on our website, we donate a set amount from each item towards the currently featured causes of your choice.
Hero Profiles
Every month we profile a new hero. Someone who has shown great inner strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
Health
We aspire to promoting overall health, not just the physical. When you’re the best version of yourself, you’ll not only know it, you’ll feel it.
Fitness
More Than Our Story will keep you sweating with workout tips, routines, and inspiration from our team of expert curators.
Food and Drink
In the More Than Our Story test kitchen, we constantly push the boundaries to bring you the tastiest and healthiest recipes you can imagine.
Lifestyle
Living a rewarding, healthy lifestyle is easier said than done. We develop content to help guide you on your journey to becoming the best you, you can be.
My Journey
Our founder Daniel Hight lays bare his thoughts and experiences along his journey with brain cancer.
Meet Our Team
More Than Our Story is a health-focused lifestyle website, started to share people’s stories to help inspire and promote healthy, positive, aspirational changes. Meet the team:
Daniel Hight
Founder
Cancer survivor, father, triathlete and inspired chef. He founded More Than Our Story to share his story with the goal of inspiring others to greatness.
Denise Gagnon
Contributor
Rarely without a huge smile on her face, Denise is a highly energetic and passionate person, balancing a professional agency life and family life all while managing to find time to live her best life. Her passions include cooking, snowboarding, swimming and spending time with her family and friends.
Carey Copeling
Contributor
Husband, father, and fiercely loyal, Carey would give you the shirt off his own back. His skills are seemingly endless; publisher author, painter, writer, and consultant, if there's something you need, he can get it for you.
Joe Tolles
Contributor
Joe Tolles is a semi-retired, professional hockey player, CrossFit gym owner/operator, and organ donor. He is a down-to-earth person whose work ethic and motivation are infectious.
Jillian Best
Contributor
Jillian Best is liver transplant recipient, a world record holding swimmer and the first transplant recipient to swim across Lake Ontario. She is also the founder of the Move For Life Foundation, devoted to reducing the wait times for transplant recipients.
Eric Duplain
Contributor
Eric Duplain defines generosity, kindness and selflessness, and possesses the sheer determination and talent to master whatever he sets his mind to.
Stephen Glass
Contributor
Stephen is a devoted husband and father and the epitome of pure grit and determination. He tirelessly advocates for multiple sclerosis, and shares about his own journey with MS. He is also a three time IRONMAN and Les Mills U.S. BodyPump Trainer & Presenter.
Our Current Causes
We believe in giving back because it’s our responsibility to take care of each other. When you purchase something on our website, we donate an indicated portion of the proceeds to the charity of your choice. We also update our causes annually, but always maintain the same three core causes: physical health, mental health, and the environment.
Canadian Cancer Society
The Canadian Cancer Society supports all people with all cancers throughout the entire cancer journey, from diagnosis to survivorship.
World Wildlife Fund Canada
WWF Canada is the country’s largest conservation organization, dedicated to conservation and protection of the natural environment.
Center For Addiction and Mental Health
CAMH is leader in setting standards for care, research, education and social change, for addiction and mental health.
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Your Story
Do you want to share your story or know someone that inspires you? Is there something you would like to see, or have any comments or questions?
Email us at inquiries@morethanourstory.com, or send a letter to:
More Than Our Story Inc.
Attn: Charities Department
498 Rosedale Crescent,
Burlington, ON, L7N 2S8