You can show your support for our troops on Fridays by wearing red - any red.  You don't have to be dripping in it, a red shirt is a nice touch, but it might be a red hat, a red pin, etc.

There are also Red (Remember Everyone Deployed) Rallies that you are always more than welcome to attend.

Want us to let people know about an upcoming Red Friday Rally? Want to share your Red Friday memories?  Send us your flyers and photos, be sure to add any info, like date/location.

We would be happy to post flyers for other troop support events as well.

Send to: troopshirts@gmail.com

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Posted April/16/2010

Lambton College press release

First Responder Students at Lambton College host Red Friday to Show Support for Canadian Troops

Sarnia, ON, April 16, 2010 – Fire Science, Paramedic and Police Foundations students wear red at Lambton College today as they take over the cafeteria on campus in their attempt to create awareness and fundraise for the Hero to Hero and Soldier On Campaigns.  The events will be taking place until noon and will include fire science students making coffee alongside staff at Tim Horton’s, t-shirt sales, signature collections on a large banner and a fill-the-boot campaign where change is collected in size 14 fire boots.

“A decision to support this type of campaign is a no-brainer for me,” says Jim Daly, 3rd year Fire Science Student and event organizer.  “My fellow students and I consider our future as a first responder to be more than just a career, which is very similar to the job of the troops overseas.  We know that the troops don’t choose their battles any more than firefighters or police and that is why this is important for us to support.”

“This is the fifth year we have been able to count on the support of Lambton College emergency response students,” says Kevin McHarg, National Director, Hero to Hero Team Canada.  “It inspires me to keep going when we get this type of support from the future leaders of these professions.” Hero to Hero Team Canada is a non-political organization of first responders who give the shirts off their back to Canadian troops deployed around the world in an attempt to boost morale. 

Soldier On will contribute to optimizing the functional independence of ill or injured Canadian Forces personnel or former personnel by delivering programs and services and facilitating and integrating opportunities that support their full and active participation in physical fitness, health promotion and sport.

For more information about Hero to Hero Team Canada, or the event today, contact Kevin McHarg 519-464-2644.

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February 20th. 2009

http://beta.thedailyobserver.ca/

Chamber honours award winners at annual gala

Posted By TINA PEPLINSKIE, STAFF WRITER

Red Friday Ladies Karen Boire and Lisa Miller of Petawawa were honoured with the Citizen of the Year award. Nearly three years ago they began Red Fridays, a nationally-recognized movement aimed at creating a very visible show of support for our Canadian Troops by wearing red clothing every Friday.

The movement has earned them recognition from Gen. Rick Hillier, Gen. Walter Natynczyk, the Department of National Defence and Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean.

"It's been a lot of work, but it's definitely worth it," Ms. Boire said after accepting the award on behalf of Ms. Miller who could not attend the gala because of a family emergency. "It means so much to us that people have picked up on what we are trying to do and supported us."

 

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Red Friday Rally

October 2nd. 2009

 

Located moments away from downtown, Ottawa's Chinatown is a vibrant business and residential area offering local dinning, shopping and entertainment. We have merchants from all over the world including Chinese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, India, Filipino, Spanish, Lebanese, French and Middle Eastern, each contributing their unique culture, foods, and products to our exciting urban village in the heart of the Canada‚s multicultural capital.

On October 3 & 4 2009, the FestivAsia organized by the Ottawa Chinatown will draw visitors from all over into Chinatown for a cultural celebration. Food, games, arts, ethnic performance and the largest Asian performing parade are on the menu. With great appreciation and gratitude for our Canadian troops and to show the support from our community, we would like to kick off our Festival by having a Red Friday event on Oct 2 in Chinatown in parthership with the Canadia Forces & the ORIGINAL Red Friday Ladies, Karen and Lisa. Special guests are to include Canada's Navy Commander Vice-Admiral Dean McFadden.

A student Choir from the Glashan Public School will perform at this Rally.

Welcome all to join us to honour our serving men and women (past and present) and their families!

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Dine with the VETS

Saulte Ste-Marie, Ontario

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"Troops Don't Choose Their Battles Any More Than Firefighters Or Police"   ~HeroToHero.US