Mentor Spotlight Michael Coss: Climbing for Lung Health & Inspiring Beyond Limits

Health Mentor Michael Coss continues to inspire both within and beyond the Interprofessional Health Mentors Program—most recently as the top fundraiser, raising an incredible $13,390 for Climb the Wall: The Stairclimb for Lung Health, held on March 1, 2026, at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre.

Now in its 25th year, this event challenges participants to climb 48 storeys of stairs in support of lung health and clean air for British Columbians. Open to everyone—from first-time climbers to seasoned athletes—the event brings people together to push their limits while making a meaningful impact. For Michael, this challenge is more than a climb—it’s a continuation of a lifelong commitment to perseverance and giving back.

A Story of Resilience and Determination
Michael’s journey is one of extraordinary resilience. A former sales professional with Molson’s, he was thriving—recently promoted, raising young twins, and living what he describes as life “in the fast lane.” That all changed on May 18, 2006, when a devastating car accident left him with a traumatic brain injury. Michael spent nearly seven months in a coma. Doctors told his family he would never speak, walk, or live independently again. But Michael had other plans…