On March the 10th 1998, a little girl named Heather Mankala was born. Little did I know that our paths would one day cross and that our brief encounter would have such a deep impact on me. Heather was born in Shawville Quebec, a small town in west Quebec, to parents Barbara and Marc and […]
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.
Hello everyone, Just an update to let you know that Rebekah and myself have just finished our first Help-Portrait assignment. This was a tough one as it was for a beautiful 11 year old girl at Rogers House who does not have much time left. To be perfectly honest with all of you, when I […]
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