Glenda Standeven - Choosing to Smile

Posted by Jan Vanderbij

on Aug 22, 2012

Pictured are Glenda (Husband) Rick and Sandy Porter

On August 22 the Club hosted inspirational speaker, Glenda Standeven. Having been diagnosed with bone cancer which subsequently caused her to lose her entire right leg, hip and pelvis, she decided to not let her situation deter her from living life in a positive manner. She was able to look at the lighter side of life with laughter and a positive attitude. Glenda was able to compete in the BC Winter Games achieving 2 silver medals in diabled skiing slalom and giant slalom. With her ongoing positive attitude, in 2010 she co-authored an auto-biographical book, "Choosing to Smile". Glenda is truly a remarkable lady, and the Rotary Club of Stony Plain salutes her ability to speak on such a serious topic with light spontaneity. and positive philosophy.