Chicken Soup for the Canadian Soul (46 page)

Alan Ralston
is a farmer, plays the trumpet, runs a business, and he and wife, Shirley have three very active children. Alan and Shirley were with Carl Hiebert at his accident, and Carl lived with them afterwards. On the day they smuggled Carl out of the hospital, tied him into the ultralight and launched him—leaving his wheelchair behind—Alan was happy to comply with Carl’s request to capture it on film.

Chris Robertson
is a past president of CAPS, founder of the Canadian Speaking Hall of Fame and has been voted Best Canadian Keynote Speaker. Chris is the author of the bestselling book,
To The Top Canada
and
Exceeding
Expectations: The Strategy of Personal & Organizational Excellence
. Chris can be contacted at 905-387-0721 or at
www.chrisrobertson.com
.

Ruth Robins-Jeffery,
a former lounge pianist and credit manager in Southern Ontario, now operates Landfall, a small bed and breakfast on the south shore of Prince Edward Island. Her e-mail address is
[email protected]
.

Ariel Rogers
has been involved in the entertainment industry since early childhood. A member of The Players Guild of Hamilton, she has won numerous dramatic and musical awards over the years. She manages Fogarty’s Cove Music, the company founded by her late husband. Reach her at
www.stanrogers.net
.

Leslie Scrivener
is faith and ethics reporter at
The Toronto Star
newspaper. She covered Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope for the
Star
and later was asked by Terry to write the story of his run,
Terry Fox: His Story,
published by McClelland & Stewart.

John Seagrave
lives in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, which is in the Arctic. He was one of the last generation of Canadian fur traders and witnessed the closing of an era of our history. He is presently writing a book chronicling his humorous adventures living amongst the Aboriginal people of Canada’s far north. John can be contacted at 5009-57 Street, Yellowknife, NWT, Canada, X1A 1Y4, or by e-mail at
[email protected]
.

Doug Setter
is completing a B.S. in nutrition at the University of Manitoba. A former soldier and welterweight kickboxing champion, Doug teaches fitness, kickboxing and self-defense. He is the author of
Stomach Flattening
and
Women’s
Kickboxing.
Doug can be reached at:
[email protected]
.

Carol Sharpe
is the mother of five children and a grandmother of nine. She has recently received her diploma in creative writing. A very busy lady who enjoys sports, she also plays competitive billiards.

Stella Shepard
lives on an organic farm in Morell, Prince Edward Island (PEI), with her husband Reg Phelan and son, Joshua. In 2000, Stella graduated from Holland College in PEI with a degree in journalism. She enjoys writing and caring for her gardens and many pets. She and Reg love working the land together growing cole crops for market. She dedicates “The Red Sweater” to her mom, Florence Fougere Shepard, who died December 5, 1997. Contact Stella at
[email protected]
.

Neil Simpson
became fascinated with Canadian history when he discovered that Canada actually had one. Born and raised in Brighton, Ontario, Neil moved to Peterborough in 1971 to attend Trent University, and he has since made it his home. Contact Neil at
[email protected]
.

Mary Turner
received her B.A. in English from the University of Manitoba. She is the mother of two grown sons and lives in Victoria, British Columbia. Mary has written for the
Winnipeg Free Press
and the
Victoria Times Colonist
. She also enjoys writing inspirational fiction and poetry.

Barbara Underhill
skated with partner Paul Martini for twenty-one years. Before retiring in 1998, they were five-time Canadian Pair Champions, 1984 World Pair Champions, two-time Olympians, won seven Professional World titles, and in 1988 were inducted into Canadian Sports Hall of Fame. Barbara has done colour commentary for skating events with various TV networks since 1992, including three Olympic Games. She and husband, Rick Gaetz, have three children, Samantha, Matthew and Scott. After the sudden death of their daughter in 1993, Barbara and Rick founded The Stephanie Gaetz Keepsafe Foundation. Now in demand as a motivational speaker, Barbara shares her story with audiences everywhere. Contact her at
www.keepsafefoundation.com
.

Penny and Vicky Vilagos
specialize in inspiring team excellence and are members of the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame. As motivational speakers they translate “What it takes to succeed in sports” to “What it takes to succeed in business.” To arrange a speaking engagement to inspire your team, in English or French, call 1-866-426-5122, or e-mail them at
[email protected]
. Web site:
www.VilagosInternational.com
.

Pamela Wallin
is a respected broadcaster and journalist. She currently hosts and produces
Pamela Wallin’s Talk TV
for the CTV Group through Pamela Wallin Productions, Inc. Her latest book,
Speaking of Success: Collected Wisdom,
Insights and Reflections,
shares the perspectives of many of the celebrated people she has interviewed. In 1998, she published her bestselling memoir,
Since You
Asked,
and in 2000, she hosted the Canadian edition of
Who Wants To Be a
Millionaire
. She serves on many volunteer boards, supports many charities, holds four honourary degrees, and has been recognized both by Queen Elizabeth as an Outstanding Canadian Achiever and by the UN for outstanding contributions toward the advancement of women.

Gary Walsh
lives in Toronto and owns Walsh & Walsh Court & Tribunal Agents, a paralegal and investigations firm specializing in inquest law and criminal injuries compensation applications. He is working on his first book,
Proud to Have Served,
detailing his experiences as a Toronto ambulance officer. His story, “Into The Night,” is dedicated to legendary paramedic Anton Tyukodi, who was killed in 2001 while serving others.

Wayne Watson
is a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, working out of Ottawa, Ontario. He enjoys reading, writing, playing guitar and skiing. Wayne writes police management articles as well as short stories on family related subjects. He can be reached at
[email protected]
.

Crystal Wood
is a freelance writer living in Winnipeg. She has had several articles published in community newspapers and is working on her first novel. Ms. Wood has a B.A. in English from the University of Manitoba and is in her final year of study for a journalism degree. She enjoys reading, dance and interior design. Contact her at
[email protected]
.

Frances Wright
is president and CEO of the Famous 5 Foundation and a superb speaker. The magnificent
Women are Persons!
monuments in Olympic Plaza in Calgary and on Parliament Hill in Ottawa were funded ($1 million) by five remarkable women and their families: Ann McCaig and her daughters, Roxanne and Jane; Dr. Maria Eriksen and Ayala Manolson; Kiki Delaney; Senator Vivienne Poy and Heather Reisman. Thanks, also, to the fabulous volunteers, corporations and governments who have been our partners. Contact Frances at
www.famous5.org

Sigrun Goodman Zatorsky
has a lengthy association with libraries, both from having worked as a cataloguer for schools and lately as an advocate for libraries and literacy. She is an avid reader and has also attained some success in writing, especially with stories about her home province, city and her family. Her e-mail address is
[email protected]
.

Permissions

We would like to acknowledge the following publishers and individuals for permission to reprint the following material. (Note: The stories that were penned anonymously, that are public domain, or that were written by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Janet Matthews or Raymond Aaron are not included in this listing.)

A Canadian’s Story.
Reprinted by permission of Pat Fowler. ©1995 Pat Fowler.

We Stand on Guard for Thee.
Reprinted by permission of Penny Fedorczenko. ©2000 Penny Fedorczenko.

The Loonie That Turned to Gold.
Reprinted by permission of Peter Jordan. ©2002 Peter Jordan.

The Unity Rally—Canada’s Woodstock.
Reprinted by permission of Mark Leiren-Young. ©2002 Mark Leiren-Young.

The Goal of the Century.
Reprinted by permission of Paul Henderson. ©2001 Paul Henderson.

To Russia with Love.
Reprinted by permission of Mark Edward Mahovlich. ©2002 Mark Edward Mahovlich.

Waiting in Line.
Reprinted by permission of Katherine Cornell. ©2000 Katherine Cornell.

Meeting the Prime Minister.
Reprinted by permission of Elisabeth Munsterhjelm. ©2000 Elisabeth Munsterhjelm.

The Autograph.
Reprinted by permission of Tim O’Driscoll. ©2001 Tim O’Driscoll.

Hey, It’s Our National Anthem!.
Reprinted by permission of Pamela Wallin. ©2002 Pamela Wallin.

I Am Canadian!
Reprinted by permission of Molson Canada. ©2000 Molson Canada.

Canada Loves New York.
Reprinted by permission of Senator Jerry S. Grafstein Q.C. ©2001 Senator Jerry S. Grafstein Q.C.

A Country Called Canada.
Reprinted by permission of Jackie Lautens. ©1992 Gary Lautens.

Ryan’s Well of Life.
Reprinted by permission of Susan Hreljac and Darlene Montgomery. ©2001 Susan Hreljac and Darlene Montgomery.

Look at Me Now, Dad.
Reprinted by permission of Faye Dance. ©2001 Faye Dance.

The Magic Skates
by Barbara Underhill and Paul Martini as told to Janet Matthews. Reprinted by permission of Paul Martini and Barbara Underhill. ©2000 Paul Martini and Barbara Underhill.

To The Top Canada!
. Reprinted by permission of Chris Robertson. ©1998 Chris Robertson.

Our Olympic Dream.
Reprinted by permission of Penny and Vicky Vilagos. ©2002 Penny and Vicky Vilagos.

The True Story of Lake Ontario
by Marilyn Bell Di Lascio as told to Janet Matthews. Reprinted by permission of Marilyn Bell Di Lascio. ©2001 Marilyn Bell Di Lascio.

Women Are Persons!
Reprinted by permission of Frances Wright. ©2000 Frances Wright.

The Legacy of Terry Fox.
Reprinted by permission of Lesley Scrivener. ©2001 Lesley Scrivener.

One Person Can Make a Difference.
Reprinted by permission of Robert Proctor. ©1992 Robert Proctor.

Rise Again!
Reprinted by permission of Ariel Rogers. ©2001 Ariel Rogers.

Gift of Wings.
Reprinted by permission of Carl Hiebert. ©1995 Carl Hiebert.

David’s Run.
Reprinted by permission of Linda Rebecca Purdon Chamberlayne. ©2001 Linda Rebecca Purdon Chamberlayne.

The Making of a Miracle.
Reprinted by permission of Alex Domokos. ©1965 Alex Domokos.

Liberation Day.
Reprinted by permission of Neil Simpson. ©2001 Neil Simpson.

One True Love.
Reprinted by permission of Crystal Wood. ©2000 Crystal Wood.

Letters of Hope.
Reprinted by permission of Shelley McEwan. ©1999 Shelley McEwan.

That Sunday Afternoon.
Reprinted by permission of Gregory Fouts. ©2000 Gregory Fouts.

My Dad and Little Joe.
Reprinted by permission of Sigrun Goodman Zatorsky. ©1967 Sigrun Goodman Zatorsky.

Big Red.
Reprinted by permission of Linda Gabris. ©1995 Linda Gabris.

Hopfstadt’s Cabin.
Reprinted by permission of William P. Kinsella. ©1966 William P. Kinsella.

When Someone Believes in You.
Reprinted by permission of Marc André Morel. ©2002 Marc André Morel.

A Son’s Love.
Reprinted by permission of J.P. Bailey. ©1999 J.P. Bailey.

Kids Can Free the Children.
Reprinted by permission of Craig Kielburger. ©2002 Craig Kielburger.