Speakers Corner - Two Dreams - One Mission
The Bowler Offroad Team will be entering the Dakar Rally, the world’s toughest motor sport event, at the same time raising $4,000,000 for charity. With our foundation we aim to raise funds that will make a difference, by providing access to clean water in developing countries around the world.
Mark and Jackie through their endeavours have become accustomed to talking to large conventions about their adventures, endeavours and the challenges they are attempting to solve in eradicating global thirst. If you need a speaker for your school, church or corporate event, consider contacting Rally4Life at
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Three presentations are available currently in preparation for the Dakar Rally and the $4 million fundraising campaign:
Relationships4Life
Did you ever wonder how to function more efficiently in a relationship? After 25 years of marriage and successfully running many business venture, Mark and Jackie encapsulate the secrets to relationship success in this 45 minute presentation. Covering several topics related to performance in partnerships, you will come away enlightened and refreshed with tips to help you become more effective as communicators in your relationship.
Reaching4Life
Do you clearly understand the difference between a goal and a vision? Do you understand how powerful and important a vision is in your life? As a couple, Mark and Jackie will talk about Vision from two very different perspectives. Do you consider yourself a leader? If not, there is a very important role for you in life. Find out more about the secrets of applying a vision in your life and how untapped sources of creativity will inspire you and propel you forward in your project. This 45 minute presentation will prepare you for growth and managing resources for your project.
Responding4Life
In jazz music, "call and response" is a way talented musicians create complicated melodic phrases. In life, do you respond to the call? Our response is often limited by our circumstances leading to a less melodic lifestyle. In this inspiring 45 minute presentation, Jackie and Mark will communicate how the smallest change in your life can give hope to so many other people and in response, you are inspired to do more and share a message of hope and inspiration. Join Jackie and Mark on their journey to eradicate global thirst and find out what you can do to get started in supporting them or other worthy causes that need our help and support
Mark Jennings-Bates
With a background in adventure sports, including rock climbing, mountaineering and paragliding, Mark has always had a goal of doing something significant, and finally his day is coming. Entering the Dakar Rally in 2011 as a driver for the Bowler Offroad Team is a dream come true for him.
In his spare time, Mark participates as a rally driver in the Western Canadian Rally Championship throughout Alberta and BC. Mark's belief is that competing at a high level in any sport keeps his competitive senses tuned and encourages him to keep learning how to make the right decision in high pressure environments.
Professionally Mark has been involved in real estate sales and marketing for the past twenty years. He has consulted to some of the worlds leading resort developers and launched successful real estate programs in Western Canada and overseas. He has been with Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty in Kelowna for the last 4 years, and in 2009 was awarded Canadian Ambassador of the year by Coldwell Banker Canada for his charity work in Africa.
Jackie Jennings-Bates
Jackie graduated from the Scottish Hotel School with a degree in Hotel and Catering management, which she quickly put to good use opening a vegetarian bistro and creating a healthy following of epicureans.
The Canadian Rockies soon beckoned however, and Jackie was fortunate enough to be able to make time to raise their two young boys amongst the splendid mountain scenery of Canmore. Easing back into the work force Jackie worked as the Event Coordinator for the local Chamber of Commerce, which involved organising tasks as varied as gala dinners, golf tournaments and political forums.
In 2002 the family moved to the Okanagan, to enjoy the beautiful lifestyle available here. Jackie could see the potential of Mark’s real estate business and quickly agreed to provide support with the administrative aspect of the business.
However Jackie’s passion is to help people, especially those less fortunate and her dream has been to be able to travel overseas and participate in development projects. She was fortunate enough to visit the FeViva orphanage in Guatemala in 2008 and now she is working hard with Mark to realize the dream of Rally4Life.