From 30 July – 07 August, 2011, I and another retired Canadian Forces member, Master Corporal Robert Mullan, CD, will be kayaking from Kingston to Ottawa via the Rideau River and Canal system for the cause “Paddle On for Soldier On”.
The purpose of this endeavour is to raise funds and awareness for the Soldier On Fund.
The primary objectives of this fund are to:
* Facilitate, support and integrate resources and opportunities for ill and injured military personnel to fully and actively participate in physical fitness, recreation and sport activities;
* Create awareness of Soldier On among ill and injured military personnel, other CF personnel, the general public and corporations; and
* Investigate, foster and enhance partnerships with allied nations and disability organizations offering relevant programs and services.
The following link provides more in-depth information on this fund. http://www.cfpsa.com/en/corporate/SoldierOn/index.asp.
Although this is not a Department of National Defence or Canadian Forces initiative, Paddle On has permission from the Soldier On Fund to conduct this fund raiser under their banner.
If you would like to support this worthy cause please donate directly to the Soldier On Fund at www.cfpsa.com/en/psp/SoldierOn/donate_e.asp, (please ensure that you enter “Paddle On for Soldier On” in the “Name of Fundraising activity” box) or contact me directly at marc.belanger@xplornet.com
As awareness is also one of our objectives, I would encourage everyone to promote this event, and the fund, to friends, family, co-workers or corporations which you believe may be interested in supporting our troops in this fashion.
Thank you for supporting Paddle On for Soldier On.
Sergeant (Ret) Marc Belanger, CD
Paddle On for Soldier On
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