Emily Tranfield was born and raised in Tofino. She has demonstrated that there is no limit to what a young person can accomplish on the coast. Aside
being a grade A student, Emily also participates and excels in sports. Emily has represented her school provincially on the podium in both wrestling
and track and field. She has achieved top ten standards in BC referring to the all time top ten records in the
Province.
Last summer, Emily qualified for Canadian National Track and Field events. She competed in her age group and in one University age group. She qualified for three events in her age group and placed second, fourth and seventh nationally. She has qualified again nationally and will attend the Canadian Track and Field Championships in New Brunswick this summer.
Somehow, Emily still finds time to play the Jazz flute, participate on Student Council, hike, bike, fish and hunt. She also contributes volunteer time through the Poppy Fund and Remembrance Day, SWEAT and a variety of other activities. Emily says: "Life is what you make it" and we think she sets a strong example for young people growing up in a rural community.
Emily had a very good 2009. In addition to receiving the inaugural Pacific Rim Foundation Scholarship, Emily was also chosen as the final Community Olympic Torch Bearer in Tofino. On November 1, 2009 Emily proudly carried the Olympic Torch to the stage and lit the Community Cauldron.
Emily has completed her first year at Vancouver Island University. She is maintaining a heavy course load and high grades. Good work Emily!
"So for me, everything the foundation has done to assist me has been just great. All has been well. There is't anything that I could ask to be changed or adjusted for myself."
"I would also like to thank the directors for their time committed to this foundation."