Soldier On Sports Recovery/Rehabilitation Fund

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Recent Army News storey on events just prior to the Army Run this year. It was the second year for Soldier On to host this event at the Dome.

http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/land-terre/news-nouvelles/story-reportage-eng.asp?id=4804

Andrew

 

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Here is a recent Maple Leaf article on Wheelchair use in the CF.

http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/commun/ml-fe/article-eng.asp?id=6541

Andrew

 

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Here is a great picture of Cpl Dominic Larocque in his Team Canada jersey #20

Follow Canada's National Sledge hockey team here:
http://www.hockeycanada.ca/index.php/ci_id/74010/la_id/1.htm

Andrew 

 

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Good day to all; here is a recent Army News storey about CFB Petawawa recent hosting of the Canadian National Sledge Hockey Team.

http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/land-terre/news-nouvelles/story-reportage-eng.asp?id=4813

Second Army News storey is on the Run Wheel Clinic hosted at the Dome in Ottawa just before ARMY RUN 2010

http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/land-terre/news-nouvelles/story-reportage-eng.asp?id=4804

Andrew

 

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Good day to all;

Here are some recent fundraising events that have taken place.  Pictures are posted in order of text PO1 Steve Nother Soldier On's newest staff member was on hand to accept the cheques:

1.  $1600 cheque was presented by Kevin Lewis of McDougall Insurance in Belleville Ontario on 4 Sep 2010.  Their company had a boat cruise this past summer where they raised funds for Soldier On.

2.  Century 21 Trenton continues their fund raising efforts, $749.92 cheque was presented by Kim Colton and the staff at Century 21 Lanthorn in Trenton Ontario on 9 Oct 2010.  They continue to fully support Soldier On and we are the company's "Charity of Choice".

3.  The $500 cheque was presented by Honey-Lee Pratt of the Kingston Brewing Company in Kinston Ontario on 15 Oct 2010.  The Kingston Brewing Company is a staunch supporter of the Canadian Forces and are selling wristbands to "Support the Troops" and raise funds for Soldier On.

4.    The $3150 cheque was presented by CFB Trenton SAR Tech MCpl Kevin O'Donnell and the CFB Trenton Flyers Arena Manager, Bryan Pearce on 16 Oct 2010.  MCpl O'Donnell organized a 4 on 4 hockey tournament with the proceeds of the event going to support Soldier On.

5.    There was also a $1050 cheque presentation done at the PLQ Graduation in Borden (Serial 0004) on 14 October 2010. We do not have a picture of this presentation at this time but will post once I receive one.

Heart felt THANK YOU to all who continue to support.

Andrew

 

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Latest CANFORGEN:

International Day For Persons With Disabilities 3 December 2010

CANFORGEN 212/10 ADM IE 004/10 281833Z OCT 10
INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES-3 DECEMBER 2010
UNCLASSIFIED



THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (IDPWD) WILL TAKE PLACE 3 DECEMBER 2010. THE DAY AIMS TO PROMOTE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF DISABILITY ISSUES WITH A FOCUS ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND GAINS TO BE DERIVED FROM THE INTEGRATION OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN EVERY ASPECT OF THE POLITICAL, SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL LIFE OF THEIR COMMUNITIES


IT IS ESTIMATED THAT MORE THAN TWO PERCENT OF SERVING MILITARY MEMBERS AND SEVEN PERCENT OF DND EMPLOYEES CURRENTLY HAVE SOME TYPE OF PERMANENT DISABILITY. FREQUENTLY, THE DISABILITIES OF CF MEMBERS ORIGINATE FROM INJURIES INCURRED AS A DIRECT RESULT OF THEIR SERVICE TO CANADA DURING OPERATIONS AND TRAINING. NOTWITHSTANDING THIER DISABILITIES, THESE MEN AND WOMEN CONTINUE TO SERVE THEIR COUNTRY WITH PRIDE AND COMMITMENT


NATIONAL DEFENCE WILL BE COMMEMORATING THE 2010 IDPWD UNDER THE THEME QUOTE BEYOND ACCOMMODATION: INCLUSION (EXCLAMATION) UNQUOTE. AS DEFENCE CHAMPION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES I STRONGLY ENCOURAGE ALL BASE, WING AND UNIT COMMANDERS TO PLAN FOR AND SUPPORT ACTIVITIES TO HIGHLIGHT THE IDPWD AND TO ENSURE THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF PARTICIPATION BY ALL DND EMPLOYEES AND CF MEMBERS


AN EMPLOYMENT EQUITY (EE) COMMEMORATIVE EVENTS INTRANET SITE OFFERS SUPPORT AND TOOLS TO FACILITATE THE ORGANIZATION OF QUALITY EVENTS, INCLUDING HOW TO ENGAGE STAKEHOLDERS AND PARTNERS, SUCH AS THE QUOTE SOLDIER ON PROGRAM UNQUOTE TO HELP RAISE AWARENESS. THE SITE FEATURES A HANDBOOK ON HOW TO ORGANIZE AN EE COMMEMORATIVE EVENT WHICH INCLUDES STEP-BY-STEP GUIDANCE AND DOWNLOADABLE COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTS AND HOW TO ORDER YOUR POSTERS. PLEASE VISIT HTTP://HR.OTTAWA-HULL.MIL.CA/EEC-ECE/INDEX-ENG.ASP


REGIONS ARE ALSO INVITED TO SEND IN THEIR AGENDA OF EVENTS AND SUCCESS STORIES TO SHARE AND TO INSPIRE OTHER ORGANIZERS. PLEASE VISIT WHAT S HAPPENING IN THE REGIONS FOR DETAILS AT HTTP://HR.OTTAWA-HULL.MIL.CA/EEC-ECE/GEC-LDC/RA-PR-ENG.ASP


I ENCOURAGE COMMANDERS TO SEEK ADVICE ON PLANNING ACTIVITIES FOR IDPWD FROM THEIR LOCAL DEFENCE ADVISORY GROUP FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY STAFF AS WELL AS REGIONAL HR-CIV SERVICE PROVIDERS. ADDITIONAL ADVICE CAN BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING THE JOINT MIL/CIV NATIONAL COMMEMORATIVE EVENTS COORDINATOR, CAROLLE BERTRAND, AT 613 944 7164 OR CAROLLE.BERTRAND(AT)FORCES.GC.CA


INFORMATION ON THE IDPWD AND ON THE CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITES MAY ALSO BE OBTAINED FROM THE FOLLOWING UNITED NATIONS WEBSITE: WWW.UN.ORG DISABILITIES

MR. J. SCOTT STEVENSON, ADM(IE) SENDS

     

 

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Check out this Youtube video message from  one of the best Canadian Generals who retired in the mid 90's. I first met him digging a trench for a defensive in the early 90's and had the pleasure of recently toasting a drink with him to the Canadian Forces on George Street prior to the start of the TARGA race.  iper:

Message in support of the upcoming CESBA Punch Up in Peel and Soldier On.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gf7ScDmJhk

http://www.cesba.ca/1ndex.html

Andrew

 

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Good day to all; below is a news release for an upcoming W5 Documentary on the recent TARGA Rally Race and the Soldier On Team who competed.


For more information:
Richard Jacobs (905-888-4102)
Susan MacDonald (613-966-4969)

CTV W5 documentary follows Soldier On team in the ‘Iron Man of Motorsports’

Two disabled war heroes, an Acura TL and a story-book finish

TORONTO (November 3, 2010) – The compelling and inspiring story of two disabled Canadian Forces veterans severely wounded in the war on Afghanistan, who conquered the rugged five-day 2,000 kilometre Targa Newfoundland rally to raise funds for the Soldier On Fund, will be the subject of a half-hour CTV W5 special on Saturday following Remembrance Day.

Master Corporal Jody Mitc and Corporal Andrew Knisley suffered devastating injuries in combat that left the pair with one leg and three arms between them. They credit the Canadian Forces Soldier On program with contributing to their remarkable recovery and set a goal of raising $150,000 for the Soldier On Fund by competing in the grueling Targa event in September. Soldier On was established to improve the quality of life of ill and insured soldiers through active participation and peer interaction in fitness and sports.

Mitic and Knisley have prosthetic limbs and drove a specially-equipped Acura TL SH-AWD performance luxury sedan sponsored by the Acura Dealers of Canada. The car was showroom stock with the exception of rally timing components, high-performance Michelin tires and Motegi wheels, and added safety components such as a roll cage.

The team’s goal was to finish the competition, a feat that has eluded many Targa competitors.  They did that and more, beating all expectations. Mitic and Knisley finished the rally first in class, seventh in their division and earned a Targa Plate for successfully completing each of the 40+ stages within tough Targa times.

It was an exceptional accomplishment. Major General (Ret’d) Lewis MacKenzie, himself a former Targa Newfoundland class champion, was team manager. As he explained, “Targa stages are unlike other racing competitions. There are over 40 opportunities to make a mistake. Jody and Andrew didn’t make one. I can’t even fathom the physical pressure they endured. But the mental pressure, too. Remember, they switched roles as driver and co-driver each day. It’s a phenomenal achievement.”

The CTV W5 feature will track the Soldier On team through all phases of their Targa experience, from the fitting of the Acura TL for their special needs, to practice sessions and the daily frustrations and celebrations during the competition.

To date, the Soldier On Fund has received almost $80,000 for the Acura Soldier On team at Targa. The W5 special will be broadcast at 7:00 pm on the full CTV network on Saturday, November 13.  It will also air on CTV stations in Atlantic Canada, Quebec and Ontario at noon on Sunday, November 14, and after the Sunday NFL football game in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and British Columbia. It can be viewed on CP24 on Sunday, November 14, at 1:00 pm and Monday, November 15, at 12:00 am. There will also be iDiscovery rebroadcasts during the week of November 14 (check local listings for details).

Contributions to the Soldier On Fund can be made through tax-deductible donations on the organization’s website, www.SoldierOn.ca .

Picture was taken just before the start of the race with myself and the TARGA Soldier On Honda Team.
Andrew

 

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Le caporal Larocque revient de loin

http://www.rds.ca/divers/chroniques/309297.html

Andrew 

 

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Article on Cpl Bill Kerr and Tracy his wife.

http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/woundedwarriors/article/885896--a-soldier-s-fight-to-fight

Andrew

 

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Posting a couple more pics of Team Acura Soldier On from TARGA. Chatting with the kids and hanging with the Trailor Park Boys.

Team Acura Soldier On is the last picture from left to rightaryl, Rob Zarcone, Maj. Gen. Lewis Mackenzie, Nigel Mortimer, Jody Mitic (photos), Eric Vlasic, Andrew Knisley (photos)


Andrew

 

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The Star's continuing series on injured CF personnel;

http://www.thestar.com/videozone/885872--our-wounded-soldiers

http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/woundedwarriors/article/886771--our-wounded-warriors-the-hidden-face-of-our-injured-soldiers?bn=1

http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/woundedwarriors/article/885996--amputees-carry-on-fight-for-wounded-soldiers

Andrew

 

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Hi everyone; might not be the place to post this link but it is a great series of our efforts in the Former Yugoslavia, Canadian National Film board Protection Force Series.

Canadian peacekeeping forces were deployed to Bosnia, Croatia and Serbia when war fractured the former Yugoslavia. The Protection Force Series focuses on four Canadian military units as they try to bring stability to one of the most volatile regions of the world today. Caught in the Crossfire is an in-depth and often moving look at how Canadian soldiers have earned the respect of all sides in this bloody dispute (47 min. 50 sec.). In God's Command is an intimate profile of army padre Mark Sargent as he ministers to soldiers and civilians caught in the conflict (47 min. 50 sec.). The Price of Duty is a close-up view of army engineers who clear mine-fields and tells the story of Mark Isfield, a young Canadian engineer who paid the ultimate price when killed by an exploding land mine (47 min. 50 sec.).

View all three episodes here:
http://www.onf-nfb.gc.ca/eng/collection/film/?id=32969


Andrew

 

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Hi everyone; check out this Rick Mercer storey on Canada's National Wheelchair Rugby Team. Our very own Cpl Chris Klodt is training to hopefully make this team one day. Tough crazy sport!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XG0K0c1WIFU&feature=share

Andrew

 

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W5 Documentary on TARGA and the Soldier On Team

http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/WFive/20101111/w5-soldier-on-fund-mitic-knisley-101113/

Andrew Knisley says it all at the end, listen for it.

Duty With Honour
Soldier On
Andrew

 

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Here is a link to the CBC video storey on Cpl Steve Stoesz; "Invisable Scars of War"

http://www.cbc.ca/video/#/News/TV_Shows/The_National/1233408557/ID=1640156963

Andrew

 

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Here is a link to all the Toronto Star stories that were featured last week.

http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/woundedwarriors

Andrew

 

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Good day all; with the upcoming International Day for Persons with a Disability coming up on December 3rd 2010 I would like to post some Soldier On posters that you may have seen around. I have also posted a link to the United Nations "Enabel" website.

http://www.un.org/disabilities/

Andrew

 

[simysmom99]

Andrew, these are awesome!  Do you know how a civilian can get a hold of the posters?  I checked the UN Enable site but didn't see anything other than the press kit.  Any contacts would be helpful.
Thanks!

 

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Hey Simysmom we only have a few of the printed copies. We are starting to put together profiles and will have more electronic posters soon. We are sending them out to PSP and other units to put up in different areas. I posted larger files on my Facebook group "Soldier On/Sans Limites" if you would like to download a larger file for your computer.

Andrew