Topic: Soldier On Sports Recovery/Rehabilitation Fund

[IRONMAN3]

Good day to all; I have attached a french article on Cplc Aube from Valcartier; he is an avid golfer and Soldier On funds and activities have help support his efforts in his recovery.

http://www.cyberpresse.ca/le-soleil/sports/golf/201008/30/01-4311117-la-readaptation-par-le-golf.php?utm_categorieinterne=trafficdrivers&utm_contenuinterne=cyberpresse_B13b_golf_615_section_POS1

Andrew 

Heart felt THANK YOU to all who continue to support.

[IRONMAN3]

Sorry everyone I made a mistake in identifying Toyota Canada as the big sponsor for the upcoming TARGA race but it is actually HONDA CANADA, my apologies. Got the dealers right though  ACURA dealers across Canada are participating.

Big Thanks to HONDA Canada for supporting Jody and Andrew's race.

Andrew

[IRONMAN3]

Follow MCpl Mitic and Cpl Knisley on their TARGA blog: http://acurasoldieronattarga.blogspot.com/2010/09/awesome-shake-down.html?spref=fb

Andrew

[IRONMAN3]

Good day to all;

CF's very own Capt Kim Fawcett will be competing in the upcoming World Paratriathlon Championships in Budapest Hungary later this week.

She is also taking part in Traithlon Canada's week long Paratriathlon Camp also being held in Budapest.

All the best to Team Canada and to Capt Kim Fawcett.

http://triathloncanada.com/en/newsdetails.ch2?uid=Home&newsarticle_id=3276

Andrew 

**If you would like to wish Capt Fawcett good luck please send me a PM and I will add it to the "Best Wishes From Home" email I am sending her coach.

[IRONMAN3]

Good day to all;

Posting a couple of pictures of Pte Rob Webster ( posted about him earlier) he was introduced to sailing this summer. He is able to control the boat via a "blow tube" he is very skilled with his chair and
with practice I am sure he will excel at sailing.

Phil Tweedie PPCLI Alumni is pictured with Rob.

Andrew

[IRONMAN3]

Here is a link to the latest Army News storey on "Sans Limites" Veronique Cote the Regional Adaptive Fitness Specialist coordinated with the adventure camp, great work to all who participated and volunteered!

http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/land-terre/news-nouvelles/story-reportage-eng.asp?id=4696

Andrew

[IRONMAN3]

Good day to all;

Need to update the World Paratriathlon post, I was not aware at the time of the post that we had 2 CF personnel competing in the upcoming event. 2Lt Devon King from Kingston is also competing
with Capt Fawcett for Team Canada. I have been out of the SO office for over a month now and was not up to speed on his participation. My apologies.

2Lt Devon King/Capt Fawcett best of luck this wknd in the race. I will update when I get further news.

Andrew

[IRONMAN3]

Updates on recent evetns:

Cpl Dominic Larocque makes the Canadian National Sledge Hockey Team! Congrats Dominic.

Capt Kim Fawcett wins a Bronze Medal at the World Paratriathlon Championships in Budapest!Congrats Kim.

Cpl Andrew Knisley and MCpl Jody Mitic start the TARGA rally race today. They have been warming up with some practice stages and their ACURA car is handling very well in the slippery conditions. Best of Luck Andrew and Jody.

Sans Limites
Soldier On

http://hockeycanada56.prismx.net/index.php/ci_id/146260/la_id/1.htm

[IRONMAN3]

Cpl Martin Renaud;

http://www.cyberpresse.ca/dossiers/le-canada-en-afghanistan/201009/10/01-4314610-la-bombe-a-retardement-afghane.php

Andrew

[IRONMAN3]

Capt Kim Fawcett competing at the World Paratriathlon Champ in Budapest Hungary. ( Bronze Medal ) 2Lt Devon King placed 10th in his division. Congrats to both on excellent performances.

They expressed thanks for getting all the support msg's prior to the race.

Sans Limites/Soldier On

Andrew

[IRONMAN3]

Good day to all;

Jenn Corbett has put together a cook book over the past year and is producing it for sale. Proceeds will be going to the Soldier On Fund. 600 orders and counting. She has surpassed what she thought would be ordered and is excited about the support she is getting. The recipes are from CF families and supporters. Link to information on how to get one for yourself is below.

http://www.ubiquitousmagazine.ca/en/operation-soldier-cookbook?ref=nf

Great work Jenn and thank you for your efforts.

Andrew

[IRONMAN3]

The boys finish the race on the ROCK.

Targa Race update from Andrew Knisley unedited LOL: "Jody and I just finished TARGA! Unofficially we placed 1st in our class and 7th overall! Not bad for two rookies! Now its time to get drunk, Big Time! SOLDIER ON!!"

Congrats Andrew and Jody Soldier On

Tucker Acura of St John's presented a cheque for $7000.00 at the finish.

Andrew

[IRONMAN3]

CBC news article with video storey, Maj Mark Campbell and you see MCpl Adam Cyr.

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2010/09/18/soldiers-benefits.html#socialcomments

I will be at the PC and it should be interesting to see what they announce.

Andrew

[PuckChaser]

Those are some wicked race suits, Andrew. Has there been thought to either auction them off, or produce more for sale as a fundraiser?

[Bruce Monkhouse]

IRONMAN3, it was nice to meet you at the Army Run and please keep up the good work.
Bruce

[IRONMAN3]

Good day to all;
Here is a link to an article covering the Targa Rally Race.
http://www.wheels.ca/Motorsports/article/791912

Great picture from the Army Run start line; to many friends to name. Thanks again to all who continue to support Soldier On.

WO Karen McCoy Canadian Sitting Volleyball Team photo. She is #4

Andrew

[IRONMAN3]

Cpl Dominic Larocque and Team Canada to face off against the USA sledge hockey team, if you are close by head on out and support.

Best of luck to Dominic and Team Canada.

Andrew

[IRONMAN3]

Those are some wicked race suits, Andrew. Has there been thought to either auction them off, or produce more for sale as a fundraiser?

I will find out and let you know PC.

Andrew

[IRONMAN3]

Good day to all;

Jenn Corbett ( military spouse ) has stood up her webpage for " Operation Cooking for Soldier On" she has gained 1500 orders for the first order and you can visit the webpage to find out more.

Heart felt thanks to Jenn and her team.

http://www.operationcookingforsoldieron.com/

Andrew

[IRONMAN3]

Good day all; some links below 1. Ismael Fournier 2. Brock Blaszczyk 3. Recruit school 4. Dallas White, all recent Soldier On participants. St Jean Recruit School continues to support SO and
has raised close to $40,000 since 2007.


http://www.cyberpresse.ca/actualites/quebec-canada/national/200903/20/01-838503-comme-un-dragon-hurlant-dans-les-oreilles.php
http://www.ottawasun.com/sports/othersports/2010/09/19/15405971.html
http://www.journalservir.com/nouvelle.php?id=292
http://www.maplecreeknews.com/news/local-news/357-white-recovering.html

Andrew

[IRONMAN3]

Good day everyone;

I am looking for feedback on the Soldier On logo that I have attached. What are your thoughts? What do you think would best represent the ethos of the program?

1. The Tri Service Badge?
or
2. The Yellow Ribbon?

Andrew

[Bruce Monkhouse]

I like it.

There are too many other crests/logos out there with a yellow ribbon them to stand out.

[PMedMoe]

I agree with Bruce, the yellow ribbon is getting a bit over used.  I like the crest the way it is.

[PuckChaser]

I'll third the motion to keep that crest, looks great.

[IRONMAN3]

Thanks for the feedback; a couple more links to Legacy of Care and Capt Kim Fawcett's recent Bronze Medal performance at the World Paratriathlon Championships in Budapest.

http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/Commun/ml-fe/article-eng.asp?id=6502
http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/Commun/ml-fe/article-eng.asp?id=6492

MCpl Jody Mitic Never Quit Radio show tonight 9pm Eastern Time, he has just started with this and is starting to learn the ropes on broadcasting, you can even call in to the show.. Check it out if you have time.

http://twitter.com/NeverQuitRadio

Andrew