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Jessica, second young lady on the right, and friends meet Keith Urban at the Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest on July 17, 2010

Jessica is our CF Champion for the Ottawa chapter of the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

A very special thank you goes out to Mark Monahan, A.J. Sauve and Tammy Parent of Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest for helping me arrange this incredible evening for Jessica.
They really rolled out the red carpet for her!

Jessica and her friends were treated to a special meet and greet with Keith Urban where they were able talk in a relaxed atmosphere for about 10-15 minutes.
She and her friends were then escorted to the VIP platform on the stage where an incredible view could be had of the enormous crowds and of course, Keith himself, a few feet away during the entire concert.
Goose bumps all around for sure!

A big thank you also goes out to my Help-Portrait sponsor, Lenovo Canada, who provide funding to offset printing and framing costs. Thank you Dave!!!

A very special THANK YOU to everyone who came out tonight for the Ottawa Senators 65 Roses Gala to help breathe life into the future for young Canadians battling cystic fibrosis!
A memorable evening of inspiration, fine dining and great music provided by the JW Jones Blues Band was had by all.

The event, which was hosted by Max Keeping and 65 Roses celebrity chairman, the Sens forward and right-winger Shean Donovan, raises money for young Canadians battling cystic fibrosis in the Ottawa area. This was a year that also celebrated the foundations 50th anniversary.
On hand were members of the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club, community leaders, sponsors and supporters.
The event was held at the Hampton Inn Conference Centre.

Thank you all!

Because of my involvement with Heather,(1), and the impact it had on me, I recently contacted the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Canada, to volunteer my services as a photographer. Together with the foundation, the Childrens Hospital Of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) and the Ottawa General Hospital, I have had the honour and privilege to provide photographic services to the sweetest and bravest children you will ever meet.

On Monday, February 8th, 2010, The Ottawa Chapter of the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, along the the NHL’s Ottawa Senators, will be holding their annual fundraiser, The Ottawa Senators 65 Roses Gala.

This also marks the 50th anniversary of the Foundation. There has been significant progress in cystic fibrosis research and care since the Foundation was established in 1960. Researchers across Canada are now studying all aspects of cystic fibrosis, including fixing the basic defect and treating the symptoms of the disease. Thanks to tremendous advances in research and treatment, people with cystic fibrosis are living longer and healthier lives.

Please take a moment and think about making a difference in the life of a child afflicted with cystic fibrosis and come on out on and support this very worthy cause.

Proceeds from this event support the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in conducting health research and supporting specialized care for children and young adults battling cystic fibrosis.

Hope to see you there!

Jean

Rebekah and I had a session today with a very pleasant and popular young man who has Cystic Fibrosis. Not only did he have our photo shoot to contend with, but he also had a video conference appointment and then a filmed "biography" session… all before noon!