Tonight at 8 P. M., Justin will undergo a double lung transplant. Please keep him and his family in your prayers as he continues his fight with Cystic Fibrosis. Hang in there Justin!
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Len is an accomplished Canadian singer/actor in numerous Broadway shows. He won a Best Actor (Musical) Tony Award in 1979 for “Sweeney Todd”. He was also Tony-nominated in the same category in 1970 for “Applause,” and in 1973 for “A Little Night Music,” a role he recreated in the film version of the same name, […]
In May of 1959 Doug & Donna Summerhayes organized a meeting of more than 100 parents of children with Cystic Fibrosis. At this meeting, they laid the groundwork for what later became The Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. In the early years, Doug and Donna traveled throughout Canada, often at their own expense, to raise awareness […]
The Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is celebrating their 50th anniversary this year and are also hosting their annual conference here in Ottawa. To kick off the 4 day meeting, a donors reception was held at the Rideau Club and I, along with my friend Leon were asked to photograph the event. Here I am with […]
Tune in this evening or set your VCR’s at 8P.M ET on CBC News Network as they will be re-broadcasting 65_RedRoses. 65_RedRoses is a Canadian documentary that takes an unflinching look into the life of Eva Markvoort as she battles a fatal genetic disease called Cystic Fibrosis (CF). At 23, Eva needs a double lung […]
I had the wonderful opportunity of meeting Myles, his sister Jillian and Mom and Dad last weekend. Here I am trying to make our meeting a little more interpersonal by showing Myles a mind blowing card trick I know. He smiles when I’m done and says “that’s neat” and then proceeds to jack my show […]
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 […]
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 […]
Just a note to thank the Help-Portrait founders for featuring Heather on the front page of their new website. This is special as it falls on the 1 month mark of Heathers passing. Thanks Kyle Chowning, Jeremy Cowart, Annie Downs!!!
Heather passed away this morning at 1A.M May you walk with the Angels little one… rest in peace.
