Community volunteer Stephen Armstrong
“I’m helping put a man on the moon.”
Cinnamon & Oak is a legendary Movember team made up of friends having fun while doing good. Our annual member profiles showcase our merry collection of Mo Bros & Mo Sistas. Today we’re featuring C&O team member Stephen Armstrong from Vancouver, BC.
This is Stephen in 10 sentences:
What has been your proudest moment so far this year?
Earlier this year I organized a community clean-up in my neighbourhood that brought out 60+ members of the community. The story was shared by Daily Hive, was seen by over 1,000,000 people and helped inspire others to do the same.
My motivation: DoorDash put on blast for excessive littering with flyers all over Vancouver
The initiative: Kits Clean Up
What happened – featured in this video:
I also joined the board at VIMFF, Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival. I am super passionate about the creative arts and the outdoors and honoured to be a part of a group of people making an impact in that space.
What do you do for a living?
I am a Territory Manager at Arc’teryx. I work with amazing people across Canada to get people into the outdoors!
What do you do for fun?
I like to ski, board, bike, sail, and make music with my friends.
What’s the most important thing you do daily when you wake up?
Getting in a solid morning walk!
Why is Movember important to you?
My grandfather, Ed Nevala, battled and beat prostate cancer twice. He taught me always to be kind, try my best, and smile every single day.
The three people outside of your family and friends who you’d love to host for dinner.
Serena Williams, Tennis Player
Guy Raz, From NPR’s How I Built This
TJ Schiller, Pro Skier
What is a current favourite piece of media?
Podcasts – Anything Tech, Finance/Business, Biography – S/o to “TBOY”
TV – Chicago PD, Law and Order
Books – “Legacy” by James Kerr; “Exploring the Coast Mountain Range” by John Baldwin; “Rethink: The Business of Creativity” by Ian Grais, Tom Shepansky, Chris Staples
What’s a quote you’ve been thinking about recently?
“I’m helping put a man on the moon.”
What have you done this year to improve your mental health?
Sit less, smile more, and continued to share my story.
Where is the best place for team members to connect with you?
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