Soldier On Sports Recovery/Rehabilitation Fund

[Takeniteasy]

Good day all; here are a couple of pictures of the recent Kayaking clinic in Edmonton. Edmonton JPSU and Sebastin Perigny-Lajoie the Regional Adaptive Fitness Specialist with the help of St. Albert Canoe and Kayak Club at Kirk Lake coordinated the event.

CBC video link: scroll to about 21:45 of the news cast
http://www.cbc.ca/video/#/News/Canada/Edmonton/ID=1562903992


Andrew

 

[Joani]

Today in the St. Albert Gazette: Troops Soldier On at Lake.
I found this story a little more in-depth, though the journalist spoke with the same Corporal as in the Edmonton Sun's story.

 

[Takeniteasy]

Here is a link to a french article regarding the Nautic Camp held at Massawippi this past wknd for our Quebec based injured and ill. Will get some pictures soon and post as well.

http://www.lerefletdulac.com/Actualites/2010-08-07/article-1660211/Le-sport%2C-un-remede-pour-les-blesses-de-guerre/1

Picture is of Capt Maranda

Sans Limites

Andrew

 

[Takeniteasy]

Capt Trevor Greene dances at his wedding link to Edmonton Journal:

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/Soldier+with+defies+prognosis+dancing+wedding/3392975/story.html


Andrew

 

[Takeniteasy]

Team Mitic/Knisley will be racing the TARGA in Sept:

http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/August2010/18/c3132.html

 

[Takeniteasy]

Army news storey on Cpl Lavalliere

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNyq5bSY_VU



Andrew

 

[Takeniteasy]

Good day to all; former Canadian Forces member and Soldier On participant Christine Gauthier capture's Gold at World Canoe/Kayak Championships.

http://www.canoekayak.ca/english/newsentry/view/174

Congrats and great work. 

Edmonton Sun article quoting Cpl Ryan Crawford and the CDS on the new Joint Personal Support Units and the CF's efforts to support injured and ill.

http://www.edmontonsun.com/news/columnists/andrew_hanon/2010/08/23/15118116.html

Andrew

 

[Takeniteasy]

Cpl Andrew Knisley and MCpl Jody Mitic talking about Soldier On and the upcoming TARGA race;

http://www.rogerstv.com/option.asp?lid=93&rid=4&sid=68&mid=3&arid=4&oth=39&gid=70008

Andrew

 

[Takeniteasy]

This wknd the NWRA Steel City "Soldier On" Support Ride is taking place:

North Wall Riders Assoc Steel City Chapter veterans  http://nwrasteelcity.homestead.com/events2010.html

Info from their FB page:

The North Wall Riders Association's Steel City Chapter welcomes all riders to join us for inaugural Support Ride! This year we are supporting the “Soldier On” program.
“Soldier On” supports injured soldiers in their rehabilitation through sports. The "Soldier On" program is a joint initiative between the Canadian Paralympics Committee and the Department of National Defence to develop together a program that will enhance, through ...sport, the quality of life of current and former Canadian Forces members who became disabled while serving in the Canadian Forces.
It will be held Sunday August 29th in Hamilton, Ontario at the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry Association's. They are located at 1353 Barton Street East, Hamilton Ontario L8H 2W2.
We have the day planned with an incredible ride through some of the most scenic roads in the Niagara area. The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry Association's Ladies Auxiliary is planning to offer a hardy breakfast for a nominal fee so please bring your appetite and support them. Registration starts at 9:30 am, opening ceremonies at 10:40 am, and the ride begins at 11:00 am. We are planning on a different format Poker Run then many of you are a custom too. Cards will not be issued on the route. They will be drawn from assigned tables once you return to the R.H.L.I.A..
Remember this isn't a race, so please enjoy the scenery along the route, relax and obey the rules of the road.
All participants will be required to complete a waiver form. The cost of the ride is $20 and includes a BBQ back at the R.H.L.I.A..

Volunteers are needed so please don't be shy, we'll be needing help at all the check points along the route.
If you have any questions about our ride or the NWRA please contact Keven at nwrasteelcity@cogeco.ca 905-312-4734See More

Have a great ride 

Andrew

 

[Takeniteasy]

Good day to all;

Update on MCpl Mitic and Cpl Knisley's TARGA race. I have posted a couple of pictures from the Calabogie Speedway (providing pro instruction). Thanks again to Toyota Canada and many more who have made this dream possible.

Toyota Canada along with ACURA dealers across the country will participate in trying to achieve their goal of $150,000 dollars for Soldier On.

Maj Gen (RET) Lou MacKenzie has assembled a team and they are all set to go.

Donations in the TARGA name can be made online at Soldier On for those who would like to.

Andrew

 

[Takeniteasy]

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.

 

[Takeniteasy]

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

 

[Takeniteasy]

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

Andrew

 

[Takeniteasy]

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.

 

[Takeniteasy]

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

 

[Takeniteasy]

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

 

[Takeniteasy]

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

 

[Takeniteasy]

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

 

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Cpl Martin Renaud;

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

Andrew

 

[Takeniteasy]

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