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The Power Of Momentum | Featuring Mariela Burkett

By January 11, 2019January 6th, 2022No Comments
Mariela Burkett is held high as she is honoured by her supporters after hosting the most successful Survivor Bootcamp earlier this year!

Mariela Burkett is held high as she is honoured by her supporters after hosting the most successful Survivor Bootcamp earlier this year!


The Power Of Momentum | Featuring Mariela Burkett

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Mo-men-tumstrength or force gained by motion or by a series of events.
Mariela Burkett’s life has been all about momentum, since being declared cancer-free over five years ago.  Mariela took her commitment to fitness, personal training, and inspiring others to a whole new, epic level, from the moment she reached remission.  The result is her now famous Survivor Bootcamp.  Part fitness class, part revival and part family reunion, the Survivor Bootcamp is quintessential Mariela:  fierce, passionate, challenging and uplifting.  The Bootcamp is something that must be experienced to be truly understood and appreciated.  This annual event was Mariela’s first campaign to support others fighting cancer, with all proceeds going directly to the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation.

Photo Credit: Virgil Barrow | Acacia is one of our youngest, and smallest participants looking forward to the next Survivor Bootcamp on Nov. 25

Photo Credit: Virgil Barrow | Acacia is one of our youngest, and smallest participants looking forward to the next Survivor Bootcamp

Mariela introduced the Buck-A-Burpee campaign building on her Bootcamp momentum and became an Ambassador for the Fight To End Cancer in 2016.  Leveraging her near obsession with handing out burpees to her students as rewards, the Buck-A-Burpee campaign gives everyone the chance to return the favour of handing out burpees to Mariela, wherever and whenever they may find her.  Needless to say, in the past year she has done burpees in some unusual places, and along the way has raised over $20,000.00 through her Fight To End Cancer.  Mariela’s momentum just keeps building as an FTEC Ambassador.  She continues to expand her support for cancer research through her introduction of Gear by MarielaFit.  Mariela donates a percentage of every sale to the cause!
Photo Credit: Virgil Barrow | Participants of the Survivor Bootcamp await instructions for their next drill. 10% of all sales from Mariela's Gear is donated to her fundraising campaign in support of The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation

Photo Credit: Virgil Barrow | Participants of the Survivor Bootcamp await instructions for their next drill.  10% of all sales from Gear by MarielaFit is donated to her fundraising campaign in support of The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation


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Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the inspirational momentum generated by this  great Ambassador in the Fight to End Cancer.


Words From Mariela Burkett

This past year has been one of growth.  Growth in focus and emotional growth.

In 2016, I became an FTEC Ambassador and with that, unbeknownst to me at the time, meant growth as a person.  Because of this familial integration, I found that my focus in my fight to end cancer became clearer.  I had always known that with my personal survivor story, I needed to speak and share with whoever would listen, in hopes that I could spread awareness of the mental struggle associated with a cancer diagnoses and help one person.
This newfound family that took me in as a member, provided me a larger platform to spread my story, to reach more individuals, while at the same time donating my time with my Survivor Bootcamp and money raised to their campaign.

I found purpose and became focused and wanted more.

How else can I help other than my bootcamp?  What better way than having anyone I have every coached get back at me with Burpees.  For every dollar donated towards my fight to end cancer, I give them 1 burpee.  This began the BuckABurpee Campaign.

I have also moved ahead with my Gear By MarielaFit and partnered up with some great organizations and together we donate a percentage of sales towards the fight as well.

I have become more focused!

Emotionally, I have another family.  A family that relates and understands with no judgements.  A family that I very much needed during diagnoses and surgery.  I have experienced what it feels like to be surrounded with a group of passionate individuals that have one common goal:  Fighting to End Cancer!

Together, we are FTEC!
I am FTEC!

Much love xo


SPONSOR Mariela Burkett

See her match your donation with burpees on her Instagram.

As an ambassador for Fight To End Cancer, Mariela continues to inspire those around her, to have compassion for one another and to continue growing and learning by being a better version of themselves every day.  For Mariela Burkett and all those inspired by her that …

DEFEAT IS NOT AN OPTION!


Mariela has put so much heart and dedication into the Fight To End Cancer, we can’t thank her enough!  We are always looking for more people ready to take on the fight and if you’re interested please Contact Us or Join The Fight!
Together we can end cancer once and for all!!