Our Story
Welcome to More Than Our Story. Our mission is simple: to inspire others to greatness by sharing stories of inner strength and resilience.
We are a health-focused lifestyle company founded to give back and inspire others by 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 show how we can better take care of ourselves and lead healthier, happier, and more fulfilling lives.
The final part of our story is about giving back because it’s our responsibility to care for each other. When you purchase something on our website, we donate a set amount from each item to the currently featured causes of your choice.
Hero Profiles
Every month, we profile a new hero who has shown great inner strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
Health
We aspire to promote overall health, not just physical health. When you’re the best version of yourself, you’ll not only know it but also 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 continually push the boundaries to bring you the tastiest, healthiest recipes you can imagine.
Lifestyle
Living a rewarding, healthy lifestyle is easier said than done. We develop content to guide you on your journey to becoming the best you can be.
My Journey
Our founder, Daniel Hight, lays bare his thoughts and experiences throughout his journey with brain cancer.
Meet Our Team
More Than Our Story is a health-focused lifestyle website that shares people’s stories to inspire and promote healthy, positive, and aspirational change. Meet the team:
Daniel Hight
Founder
Cancer survivor, father, IRONMAN, and an inspired chef. He founded More Than Our Story to share his story and inspire others to greatness.
Denise Hight
Contributor
Denise is rarely without a huge smile on her face. She is energetic and passionate, balancing a professional agency life with family life while finding 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 back. His skills are seemingly endless; he is a 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 and operator, and organ donor. He's down-to-earth, and his work ethic and motivation are infectious.
Jillian Best
Contributor
Jillian Best is a 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, which is devoted to reducing transplant wait times.
Eric Duplain
Contributor
Eric Duplain embodies generosity, kindness, and selflessness, and possesses the determination and talent to master whatever he sets his mind to.
Stephen Glaus
Contributor
Stephen is a devoted husband and father and the epitome of grit and determination. He tirelessly advocates for multiple sclerosis and shares his own journey with MS. He is also a three-time IRONMAN and a Les Mills U.S. BodyPump Trainer & Presenter.
Jerry Dunn
Contributor
Jerry Dunn's prolific running career began in 1975. Over the past 50 years, he has broken world records, pioneered ultrarunning, and founded nationally acclaimed races, earning himself the nickname ‘America's Marathon Man.’
Aja Chavez
Contributor
Aja Chavez, LMFT, LPCC, serves as Vice President of Adolescent Services at Mission Prep Healthcare. With more than a decade of clinical and leadership experience, she specializes in trauma-informed care and adolescent mental health.
Our Current Causes
We believe in giving back because we have a responsibility to care for one another. For each purchase made on our website, we donate a portion to the current cause of your choice.
Canadian Cancer Society
The Canadian Cancer Society supports all people with cancer throughout their entire cancer journey, from diagnosis to survivorship.
World Wildlife Fund Canada
WWF Canada is the country’s largest conservation organization, dedicated to protecting the natural environment.
Center For Addiction and Mental Health
CAMH is a 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