Our Contributions

Over the last 10 years Keenfit -The Pole Walking Co., either through head-office or through a wide selection of its’ wonderful independent Certified Pole Walking Instructors, has participated in countless community & fundraising events to both help raise awareness for a multitude of causes or raise money for a number of causes. We appreciate all of those Instructors who have stood-up to play their role in making a difference in the world by either:

  • Participating in or assisting-at different Walks
  • Participating in or assisting-at many special days or events
  • Presenting or teaching for different Health Groups/Associations
  • Gathering their Walking Groups to raise money & contribute
  • Donating Walking Poles to raise money

Keenfit is honoured to have been affiliated with or contributed to . . .

  • BCRPA Symposium – Sun Peaks
  • Brain Injury Society – South Similkameen
  • Bridge’s Active Living Team
  • Canadian Orthopedic Nursing Association
  • Cancer Society
  • CHIP -Complete Health Improvement Plan
  • City of Kelowna – KickStart Program
  • City of Penticton
  • Steps out Program
  • COACH -Central Okanagan Association for Cardiac Health
  • Curves
  • Diabetes Association
  • Discover Sun Peaks Adventures
  • Dycks Medical Centre
  • Healthways – SilverSneakers Fitness
  • Heart & Stoke Foundation
  • JDRF -Juvenile Diabetes Walk
  • MS Society
  • Orthopedic Walk – Stride with Pride
  • Osteoporosis Society
  • Parkinson’s Association
  • Peachland Wellness Center
  • Prospera Credit Union
  • Rec Excellence – Vernon Multiplex
  • Retired Employees Association
  • Revenue Canada
  • Running Room
  • Salvation Army
  • School District No.23
  • TOPS Club -Take Off Pounds Sensibly
  • WCB -Workers Compensation Board
  • Weight Watchers
  • YMCA
Pelvic Damage Helped

In 2003 I was injured at work, I was a private home care-giver, & I was transferring my patient from... View Article

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Pelvic Damage Helped

In 2003 I was injured at work, I was a private home care-giver, & I was transferring my patient from the wheelchair to the bed & she became aggressive, fighting & I scooped her up in a bear-hug, & picked her up & sat her on the bed; & I felt a horrible pain in my upper leg & groin area.
The next morn I couldn’t hardly walk, I went to my chiropracter, I had moved the pelvic area & the orthopaedic surgeon said hip surgery so 4 yrs later , due to waiting for the insurance co to o. k. my surg, the hip had depleated & was painful & painful to walk so I did a lot of sitting & waiting & praying. The following yr I had surg on the other hip, which left me with complications, & severe nerve damage, following extensive therapy, & also lymphatic fluid in my leg & foot.
Walking was next to impossible & was on a walker. A good friend of mine told me she would find a clinic that could help me, so off we went , wonderful therapists there, so I learned to control it thru exercise, support stockings & massage, it’s a daily challenge!!
From a wheelchair ,to a walker, to a walking cane, which helps , but changes the natural way one should walk !! I’m constantly looking for something to help to improve, so one day on the internet I was looking & I saw the Walking Poles.
I sent for them & when I use the Poles I can walk smoothly & they have improved my balance greatly !! I ‘m just overwhelmed !! I’m overjoyed to say the least, At last wonderful help!! When I improve more I would like to become an instructor for these Walking Poles.
God Bless, Jan

Jan – age 71
Overland Park, Kansas – CA