FEBRUARY

Mike Beraha, 80, Alberta

Rising above all odds

As if dancing was not enough, Mike built a home gym in his basement complete with a weight bench, stationary bike and free weights.  Diagnosed with osteoporosis more than 10 years ago, Mike Beraha was told by his doctor that it was the worst case he had ever seen. Mike’s diagnosis did not hinder his active lifestyle or his love of ballroom dancing – if anything, Mike says it motivated him to become more limber on the dance floor. Mike and his wife attend square dance lessons every week and have belonged to the same dance club for more than 10 years. In addition to dancing together, they also enjoy skiing and taking evening walks through the local ravines.