Participants will travel from coast to coast across Canada, approximately 8,500KM, together as a team from the comfort of your home or neighbourhood. Ski, snowshoe, run, cycle; whatever activity you choose to contribute towards the team total kilometre goal.
In honour of International Women’s Day (March 8, 2021) – a time to celebrate the achievements of women, raise awareness about gender bias and find ways to create equality, we are proud to highlight the achievements of women leaders year-round who are making a life-changing impact in the military and Veteran community.
On November 10, 2020, The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, announced $20 million in new funding to create a temporary Veterans Organizations Emergency Support Fund.
We are Canada’s leading organization supporting military members, Veterans and their families.
Those who have and continue to serve in the Canadian military have volunteered to protect and defend the country and its citizen, which is arguably one of the most physically and emotionally challenging career paths. There are many sacrifices inherent to a military career and difficulties can often continue beyond service.
True Patriot Love raises awareness around the challenges of service and funds programs for servicemembers, Veterans and families that support their well-being, enable rehabilitation and recovery from injury, assist the children and spouses of those who serve, and promote re-integration into communities following service.
Natalie was chosen to participate as a Veteran in the True Patriot Love Women’s Expedition to Baffin Island and received valuable mentorship that gave her the courage to launch her business to help Veterans in need. This is Natalie’s Story.
This past February, Joanne had a unique opportunity to participate in a program that allowed a group of over 30 ill and/or injured military members and Veterans along with a companion to experience a five-day adaptive ski experience.
Sergeant Brad Jones participated in the ASIST program through the 4 Wing Military Family Resource Centre Society. The program helped Brad intervene when a few of his colleagues were at risk of taking their own lives, and allowed him to get help for his own mental health challenges.