That Girl's Got Moxie
That Girl's Got MoxieThe kindness of others rubbed off on Katelyn Clarke and Brittany Pask. Now the sisters and other family members are helping cancer patients through their organization called That Girl’s Got Moxie. “We started this organization after we lost my sister to breast cancer at age 34,” Katelyn says. Krista Pask passed away in December of 2019. During the last year of her life, she was unable to work, but had maintained a blog on her journey. This blog inspired people in the community to reach out, offering kind words, giftcards, and in some cases money to support Krista. “Once she passed, we decided to honour her memory by continuing to help others and began That Girl’s Got Moxie.” 
Katelyn works alongside her mom and dad, Terri and Bill Pask, her husband Brad, sister Brittany, uncle Ron Pask and aunt Penny Robson to manage the organization which was named after Krista’s blog. “It’s our hope to alleviate some burdens and give encouragement to patients and their families during their time of treatment.” As the organization receives funds through donations or fundraising, they reach out to people in the community who would benefit from some support. “We see what type of help they need if any, and we help them.” For example, if a person is traveling out of town for treatment, That Girl’s Got Moxie may provide gas or dining gift cards. “Though sometimes we give grocery cards or cards for local restaurants — just a little something to take their mind off their treatment for a while."
Katelyn says everyone who knew Krista was thankful to have her in their life. “She was literally the definition of moxie,” Katelyn says. “If you look up moxie, it is nerve, determination, and courage. She had it all. Through her treatments, she was more worried about if it was hereditary and if Brittany and I carried the gene. She was the strongest person I know.”
Krista’s blogs continue to be an inspiration to individuals and their families as they face a cancer diagnosis. You can find the blog at https://paskkrista.wixsite.com/thatgirlsgotmoxie. Follow That Girl’s Got Moxie on Facebook for more ways to support.
Related Stories
What started out as a beekeeping and gardening hobby for Felicia Nicol has transitioned into a full-time job. Felicia and her husband, Justin, own and operate Sycamore Farm in Courtright, ON, which includes 1.5 acres of mixed vegetables, a grass-fed highland cattle fold, and an apiary of up to 50 be
Mucho Burrito
Donna Hogan prides herself on the fresh ingredients she serves at Mucho Burrito. Her two teenage sons were instrumental in her decision to open the restaurant. My boys were at a soccer tournament in Indiana, and they tried a similar concept franchise. They couldn't stop talking about how fresh
Leaping Lizards Boutique
It took becoming a grandmother for Liz Larkin to find her career path. Our daughter Emily became pregnant with our twin grandsons and when they were first born, she was buying cute onesies from people and paying upwards of $30 for customized onesies, Liz says. She said to me, "If you buy a
Great Lakes Dental
When you talk to Dr. Jennifer Thomm about dentistry, her passion is evident. "I was always fascinated by the unique mix of health care, artistry and technology," she explains. If you visit her office at B-1323 Michigan Avenue, you...
Related Stories
In 1989, David and Olga Williams purchased interest in a small company named Advanced Building Materials and in 1991, they purchased the remaining shares. We were originally located on Tecumseh Street in Sarnia. Three moves later, we are at our current location at 591 Gladwish Drive. We needed mo
Richard Beland
Growing up, Richard Beland was a huge music fan, even obsessive, he admits. "I listened to the Detroit rock radio stations and really got into classic rock. Led Zeppelin was my favourite. I spent a fair amount of time looking at music magazines too. Creem and Rolling Stone were popular magazines a"
Kombucha Hound
For Alex Pearson, Kombucha tea has been something of a lifesaver in more ways than one. For starters, drinking Kombucha has provided numerous health benefits for the 32-year-old who used to suffer from acid reflux, but is now cured of it. Also, when Alex was unable to continue in her chosen care
Sisters Rochelle Clark and Michelle Claxton started Rock’N Mick’s Hair Hut in October of 1998. They worked together throughout their lives and knew they wanted to open their own salon one day. “We get along great and knew this was...
Own a local business in Sarnia-Lambton?
Your customers, your link, your revenue. We do the rest.
Become a #local Partner and we pay you 100% of every gift card members spend with you. It costs you nothing to join.
Free. Takes about three minutes.
