GAIL OWENS
Gail grew up as part of a large family, raised on a farm and taught by example that life is about helping others in every way and whenever the opportunity arises. Both as a bookkeeper and as a substitute educator, she has encountered many people with a multitude of special medical needs and often with no access to the means to afford them. Gail believes that everyone should have the right to treatments that will enable them to live full and healthy lives. At Funding for Life, she feels blessed to be in a position to help many in need improve their lives physically and emotionally.
Nicole Sullivan
Nicole has mentored the success of several start-ups representing a wide range of market categories. Over 25 years in the retail and wholesale sectors she has combined her skill in funding management with the cultural sensitivity and communication tools essential to seeing a vision through. Her experience in the complementary health area includes marketing her own aromatherapy product line. A passionate believer in “staying ahead of the curve,” Nicole is a lifelong-learner, with Human Relations course certifications from Cornell in New York and other leading institutions in Scottsdale, Arizona, San Diego, California and Victoria, British Columbia. Nicole comments “I welcome the opportunity to participate in a charity that acknowledges new paths and products focused on wellness and strives to access their benefits on behalf of those in need.”
RYAN MACLEAN
Ryan is a multi-talented Funding For Life Board Member currently adding to his extensive skill set through studies for this CPA designation at Simon Fraser University. As designated Student Leader of the Year and five-time National and International Case competition podium finisher, Ryan blends consulting experience, entrepreneurial leadership, and analytical depth.
In his role as a Management Consultant at KPMG, Ryan specialized in healthcare operations, working with multiple clients to achieve strategic and operational goals. Prior to KPMG, he worked in Salesforce Consulting with a focus on empowering large non-profits to succeed through technology led solutions.
Ryan is also the founder of a property services business he succeeded in scaling across the north shore and sea to sky while overseeing full cycle operations and managing a team of employees. Out of the office, Ryan is a former Jr. A hockey player and current professional roller hockey athlete, bringing his passion for competitive team play to every game.
As a welcome addition to the Funding For Life Team, Ryan brings his energy and innovation to a fresh and much needed charity initiative.
LINDA FONTANA
Linda Fontana is an accomplished business leader and community advocate with more than 30 years of experience supporting organizations through growth, leadership transitions, and strategic decision-making. She is the founder of the CEO Resource Board and Find Sales Talent Canada | USA, working closely with CEOs across Canada and the U.S. to strengthen leadership, culture, and organizational performance.
Linda brings deep governance and non-profit experience to her volunteer role, having served for over 10 years as a Director with the ALS Society in BC. Her approach is grounded in clarity, collaboration, and a strong commitment to community impact.
Known for her practical insight and people-first leadership style, Linda adds strategic depth, operational understanding, and a steady, values-driven voice to the boards she serves on.
STEPHEN DAVIS
Stephen has over 40 years of experience running his own companies including 15 years focused on the healthcare industry. Through his dedication to helping people overcome health issues, he became increasingly concerned that many individuals needing help simply cannot afford non-traditional healthcare services that are not covered by the Canadian Health Care Plan. Stephen founded the Funding For Life Society in 2006. In January 2014 CRA approved Funding for Life for an additional purpose to help people by providing financial assistance to those in need of proven but un-funded alternative healthcare services.
Beginning in 2023/24, Funding For Life will first support individuals who are currently struggling with Lyme disease, and our Veterans who are struggling with PTSD. Both Lyme disease and PTSD are difficult to diagnose. Lyme disease is one of the fastest growing vector diseases in North America. With Lyme disease and PTSD come a number of co-infections that require treatment through prescriptions, supplements, tinctures, physical treatments or through technology in different forms of light or energy modalities. I invite you to join us as we make these therapies available so that everyone can take advantage of their health benefits and enjoy a better life.
Our goal is to apply 90% of all donations to go towards subsidizing Alternative Healthcare Services to those who simply can’t afford those services they need to get well!
