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April 18 2008

Last August, Mike Gilbert was in Halifax at the Firefit National Combat Challenge and briefly spoke with Scott Gibson, a professional Halifax firefighter. Scott showed his support and purchased a FACE t-shirt. In September Scott contacted me and we have been corresponding with each other ever since. We got into some good conversations via email and no punches were pulled on any questions. Recently Scott asked me, “How will I know if you should die before I ever get the chance to meet you?” I answered as best I could.

The other day my wife came home with someone who wanted to meet me. Scott Gibson was standing beside my wife. Scott didn't like my answer I guess and proceeded to tell his wife and children he will be gone for a couple of days as he was coming to Ontario to meet me. He told me he was here because his FACE t-shirt was got ripped and he needed a new one.

Scott stayed a couple of days with us sharing many stories. I am so touched by your actions Scott. It's just what we do out East, he said. I will never forget this. This speaks loud and clear on what bonding and camaraderie we as firefighters really do have.

Thanks Scott, I can't begin to tell you how much it means to me what you have shown all of us.

In October of 07, Rod MacDonald from East River Fire Company in PEI set up a booth and helped introduce FACE to the fire departments in the Atlantic Provinces. This task was solely taken on by Rod.
	Rod MacDonald's wife Sandra went to country singer George Canyon's concert held in Charlottetown PEI in November 2007. She approached George and informed him of FACE. She then proceeded to give him one or our t-shirts. George said he would wear it and graciously signed an autograph for me. George who came from Nova Scotia used to be a volunteer firefighter in Pictou County before he became famous.
We did many Combat Challenge events throughout Ontario , Quebec and the Atlantic Provinces . The International was held in Halifax, Nova Scotia with one of our board members and also a competitor representing FACE.
	FACE was set up at the combat challenge event held in Brampton in Aug 2007
Board member Mike Gilbert talking about FACE at a combat challenge held in Quinte West.
	"We were honoured to be presented with this picture taken at the National Firefit Combat Challenge held in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This picture shows that by uniting together for the purpose of a cause, great results can be accomplished."

	Getting it together at the Firefit tower for the big shot in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Some More Combat Challenge pics



	Lindsey Ingram from Winnipeg Fire, at the combat challenges this year.
Raising awareness for F.A.C.E. is Burlington firefighter Joel Kirschner who ran the annual "Around the Bay" 30k Road Race.....
	............ rounding the corner in Burlington.

Joel and his wife Lara (who also helped in raising awareness for F.A.C.E.)	Finishing at Copps Coliseum placing 1259 with a time of 2:36:29:9.
May 5/2007 was the " Climb for Cancer at the Escarpment Stairs@ Chedoke Municipal Golf Course	4
	Representing F.A.C.E. were Burlington firefighters Kyle Sturrock, Thomas Keaney, Sam Wakinuk and Wayne Topping.

The camaraderie among firefighters.	Wayne and Sam taking their turn on the stairs.

F.A.C.E. booth at the Extrication Competition	Tim hands over the first donation of $3,000 from F.A.C.E. to Sandra Yoshikuni Manager, Special Events, The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation.