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Fiberon Partners With ‘Military Makeover' to Honor Air Force Veteran With Donated Deck
MAUMEE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 3, 2025-- Fiberon Decking recently joined forces with the television program 'Military Makeover with Montel®' to build a deluxe deck for a military veteran. The company donated the materials for a 200-square-foot composite deck, creating an outdoor oasis for 20-year Air Force veteran Matt Kosto. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Fiberon Decking recently joined forces with the television program 'Military Makeover with Montel®' to build a deluxe deck for a military veteran. The company donated the materials for a 200-square-foot composite deck, creating an outdoor oasis for 20-year Air Force veteran Matt Kosto. 'Matt served multiple deployments with the military, and we wanted to show our appreciation for his service and honor those who make the sacrifice to serve their country,' said Kate Haws, director, brand communications. 'Matt loves spending time outdoors with his family, so giving him a revamped, low-maintenance space to do that is our small way of giving back.' The new deck features Fiberon's Good Life composite decking, perfect for creating a casual outdoor living space with an authentic wood look. Built in the color Bungalow from the Good Life Escapes collection, the deck resembles exotic hardwood in a deep, rich brown. Crucial for Kosto's Arizona-based home, the Good Life collection is Class B fire-rated, meaning it is designed to slow the spread of flames, provides an added layer of protection to the property and offers greater peace of mind. Good Life is made with 94% recycled material, combining recycled wood with the long-lasting resilience of recycled plastic. Its durable composite core resists splintering, rotting, cracking, insects and decay, and a three-sided cap layer helps resist staining and fading. The decking is backed by a 30-year performance, stain and fade warranty. As part of the project, Fiberon also provided its CountrySide railing in brown to enclose the deck. CountrySide railing strikes an ideal balance between beauty and strength, featuring an understated satin finish and clever sub-rail reinforcement. Round, matte black aluminum balusters finish the look with a unique contrast. Led by talk show legend, military advocate and veteran Montel Williams, 'Military Makeover with Montel®' enlists conscientious designers, contractors, landscapers and other home improvement professionals to transform the homes and lives of military families across the country. The episode featuring Fiberon's deck for Kosto will air Friday, June 6 on Lifetime TV and American Forces Network. To learn more about Fiberon's full portfolio of decking solutions, visit About Fiberon Fiberon is a leading U.S. manufacturer of wood-alternative decking, railing and cladding distributed worldwide. Fiberon products are available in a wide range of styles and price points, all designed to respect nature while outperforming it. Fiberon is part of Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. (NYSE: FBIN). Learn more at About Fortune Brands Innovations Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. (NYSE: FBIN), headquartered in Deerfield, Ill., is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. The Company's growing portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, Emtek, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe, Yale residential and August. To learn more about FBIN, its brands and environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments, visit About Military Makeover with Montel® Military Makeover with Montel®, a BrandStar Original, is America's leading branded reality TV show that offers hope and a helping hand here on the home front to members of our military and their loved ones. A veteran of both the Marine Corps and the Navy, talk show legend and military advocate Montel Williams, who creatively co-produces the show along with a colorful cast that seeks to transform the homes and lives of military families across the country. The cast includes co-hosts Art Edmonds and designer Jennifer Bertrand. This special series enlists caring companies of all sizes as well as non-profits and the local community. Military Makeover airs on Lifetime® and on the American Forces Network which serves American servicemen and women, Department of Defense and other U.S. government civilians and their families stationed at bases overseas, as well as U.S. Navy ships at sea. Help starts at home for veterans on Military Makeover. Join us as our makeover team engages to change the living situation – and the lives – of these deserving families. 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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
From battlefield injury to suicide prevention: How a wounded soldier is helping save fellow veterans' lives
Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Daniel Gade, a wounded soldier who refused to let the enemy win and built a career helping other soldiers in the classroom, is now assisting veterans as they cope with returning to normal life while facing dark times and possibly suicide. The Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) National Veteran Suicide Prevention annual report, released in December 2024, revealed there were 47,891 suicides among all U.S. adults in 2022, averaging just over 131 per day. The numbers included 17.6 veteran suicides per day. Gade, a two-time Purple Heart recipient, serves as a senior advisor for America's Warrior Partnership (AWP), which has a mission to partner with communities to prevent veteran suicide, while also helping communities figure out how to provide for their veterans. Through academic research with Duke University and other institutions, along with state and local agencies, AWP found that the veteran suicide rate is much higher than what is reported. Bipartisan Bill Would Make It Easier For Military Recruits With Medical Issues To Land Defense Jobs In fact, the research conducted by AWP and its partners shows the veteran suicide rate is actually higher, Gade said, because many deaths go unreported. The organization, he added, is conducting rigorous research that is getting to some of the root causes of veteran dislocation, a term Gade used because dislocation, or disconnectedness, is "kind of a precondition for suicide." Read On The Fox News App "What they're looking at is the disconnectedness in order to better prevent suicide," he said. "So, it's not about dumping money into crisis lines, because by the time somebody calls a crisis line, it's way too late. And for a lot of people, they never call a crisis line; they just go to the gun safe. And that's not good enough." Instead, the process is about building veterans back up and helping them find their place in society, a process Gade said he personally experienced. Gade joined the Army in 1992 at the age of 17. A year later, he was accepted into the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in New York. He graduated from the academy in 1997, becoming an armored officer in the Army. Seven years later, he was deployed to Iraq, where he was wounded twice. 'Down To Zero': Veteran Suicide Crisis Targeted In Va Bill By Bipartisan House Coalition The first time he was wounded was in November 2004, when the tank he was in was struck by a rocket-propelled grenade. Gade said he was wounded mildly, though a young soldier next to him, Dennis Miller from La Salle, Michigan, was killed in the attack. Two months later, Gade was involved in another attack. "I was hit by a roadside bomb, an IED [improvised explosive device] that caused me to lose my entire right leg. So, I'm a right leg, hip-level amputee," he said, adding that the wounds forced him to spend a year in the hospital. "During that time… I had to find a way to rebuild myself." Rebuilding meant Gade had to rediscover who he was going to be professionally and personally. It also meant pondering the type of athletics he would be able to do and whether he would be able to provide for his family. "All of those were really critical questions 20 years ago when I was trying to solve that problem, and since then, I've had a great career," he said. U.s. Soldier Wounded During Gaza Pier Mission Dies Months After Being Injured A year to the day after Gade was injured, he started to work on his master's degree at the University of Georgia. Upon completion, he was invited to the White House to serve as an associate director of the White House Domestic Policy Council under George W. Bush's administration. "I went from being sort of a user-level wounded warrior… to being at the very highest levels of government, you know, helping to formulate policy that would help wounded warriors," Gade said. Gade retired from the Army in 2017, spending the last six years of his service as a professor at West Point, which he calls "a phenomenal place." After that, Gade dabbled in politics, making a run for the U.S. Senate in Virginia in 2020 as a Republican against Democratic Sen. Mark Warner. Gade ultimately lost, but he was able to join Glenn Youngkin's campaign for Virginia governor as an advisor, and when Youngkin won, Gade was tapped to serve as the commissioner of the Department of Veterans Services. "I got to go back to my roots, kind of, serving veterans, which is what I've done as a personal mission for many years now, basically since I became a wounded warrior back in 2005," Gade said. Today, Gade owns a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business called Interfuse, which is involved in chemical and biological defense products for the Air Force, Army and Navy. Benghazi Legend Mark Geist Presents K9 Service Dog To Combat Veteran In N.j. He also continues to help veterans through AWP by connecting veterans to their communities and giving them purpose and value while connecting them with other people. When you do that, Gade said, you find suicidality or the propensity to commit suicide goes down "a good bit." One of the communities the organization has worked with is the Navajo Nation. "If you think about people in society who are disadvantaged… you always sort of think about, you know, minorities in the inner city or people born into a tough situation like that," Gade explained. "But very few people know the plight of the American Indian." Gade grew up in North Dakota, where the Navajo Nation owns several large reservations. Those reservations, he said, suffer from poverty, alcoholism, dysfunctional families, divorce and many other issues. He explained that many people in the Navajo Nation join the military because they are patriotic, but also because they are searching for a way to escape and better themselves. Oftentimes, they go on to do great things in the military, Gade said, pointing to the Navajo Code Talkers, who used their native language to create secret codes during World War II. After serving their country, the tribal members return to their communities, but according to Gade, they bring back post-traumatic stress, physical injuries or other conditions that get laid on top of what were already tough economic and social conditions for them. "America's Warrior Partnership, through its connectedness with the Navajo Nation, [is] taking sort of a whole-of-society approach," Gade said. "It's not just helping police figure out how you divert somebody instead of arresting somebody. In some cases, you might want to offer them resources so they can escape that path themselves." Part of that community connection also gives insight into whom the veterans are, not just to prevent suicide, but also to get better statistics on what is leading to veteran suicide. AWP created a project called Operation Deep Dive that digs further into veteran causes of death. Fox News' Pete Hegseth Opens Up About Post-traumatic Stress After Iraq Deployment While the VA reports a veteran suicide rate of about 17%, AWP found through Operation Deep Dive that the rate is almost double that. Gade said the difference came down to unreported suicides. For example, there may be a 25-year-old veteran who crashes a vehicle at midnight, but it is not known why he crashed the car. The coroner may just write the cause of death as a single-vehicle accident, but a deeper dive by Operation Deep Dive may look into the person's life. That same investigation may find the veteran was despairing, had just gone through a divorce or something along those lines. Another example where Operation Deep Dive may help is if someone has an overdose of a prescription medication prescribed by the VA. The coroner has to determine if it is accidental or suicide, and by doing a deep dive, the organization is finding that the deaths are more likely than not to have been self-harm or accidental self-harm, rather than just pure accidents. "That's where the difference comes — it's expanding our definition of unnatural death to include these others," Gade said. "And then you realize, oh, man, a whole lot of these are suicides and not just single-vehicle accidents." "Every suicide is tragic, but every suicide, you know, suicide is a disease of despair," he added. "What America's Warrior Partnership is doing is really trying to get at the roots of that and defeat suicide before it comes into somebody's life."Original article source: From battlefield injury to suicide prevention: How a wounded soldier is helping save fellow veterans' lives
Fox News
24-05-2025
- Health
- Fox News
From battlefield injury to suicide prevention: How a wounded soldier is helping save fellow veterans' lives
Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Daniel Gade, a wounded soldier who refused to let the enemy win and built a career helping other soldiers in the classroom, is now assisting veterans as they cope with returning to normal life while facing dark times and possibly suicide. The Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) National Veteran Suicide Prevention annual report, released in December 2024, revealed there were 47,891 suicides among all U.S. adults in 2022, averaging just over 131 per day. The numbers included 17.6 veteran suicides per day. Gade, a two-time Purple Heart recipient, serves as a senior advisor for America's Warrior Partnership (AWP), which has a mission to partner with communities to prevent veteran suicide, while also helping communities figure out how to provide for their veterans. Through academic research with Duke University and other institutions, along with state and local agencies, AWP found that the veteran suicide rate is much higher than what is reported. In fact, the research conducted by AWP and its partners shows the veteran suicide rate is actually higher, Gade said, because many deaths go unreported. The organization, he added, is conducting rigorous research that is getting to some of the root causes of veteran dislocation, a term Gade used because dislocation, or disconnectedness, is "kind of a precondition for suicide." "What they're looking at is the disconnectedness in order to better prevent suicide," he said. "So, it's not about dumping money into crisis lines, because by the time somebody calls a crisis line, it's way too late. And for a lot of people, they never call a crisis line; they just go to the gun safe. And that's not good enough." Instead, the process is about building veterans back up and helping them find their place in society, a process Gade said he personally experienced. Gade joined the Army in 1992 at the age of 17. A year later, he was accepted into the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in New York. He graduated from the academy in 1997, becoming an armored officer in the Army. Seven years later, he was deployed to Iraq, where he was wounded twice. The first time he was wounded was in November 2004, when the tank he was in was struck by a rocket-propelled grenade. Gade said he was wounded mildly, though a young soldier next to him, Dennis Miller from La Salle, Michigan, was killed in the attack. Two months later, Gade was involved in another attack. "I was hit by a roadside bomb, an IED [improvised explosive device] that caused me to lose my entire right leg. So, I'm a right leg, hip-level amputee," he said, adding that the wounds forced him to spend a year in the hospital. "During that time… I had to find a way to rebuild myself." Rebuilding meant Gade had to rediscover who he was going to be professionally and personally. It also meant pondering the type of athletics he would be able to do and whether he would be able to provide for his family. "All of those were really critical questions 20 years ago when I was trying to solve that problem, and since then, I've had a great career," he said. A year to the day after Gade was injured, he started to work on his master's degree at the University of Georgia. Upon completion, he was invited to the White House to serve as an associate director of the White House Domestic Policy Council under George W. Bush's administration. "I went from being sort of a user-level wounded warrior… to being at the very highest levels of government, you know, helping to formulate policy that would help wounded warriors," Gade said. Gade retired from the Army in 2017, spending the last six years of his service as a professor at West Point, which he calls "a phenomenal place." After that, Gade dabbled in politics, making a run for the U.S. Senate in Virginia in 2020 as a Republican against Democratic Sen. Mark Warner. Gade ultimately lost, but he was able to join Glenn Youngkin's campaign for Virginia governor as an advisor, and when Youngkin won, Gade was tapped to serve as the commissioner of the Department of Veterans Services. "I got to go back to my roots, kind of, serving veterans, which is what I've done as a personal mission for many years now, basically since I became a wounded warrior back in 2005," Gade said. Today, Gade owns a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business called Interfuse, which is involved in chemical and biological defense products for the Air Force, Army and Navy. He also continues to help veterans through AWP by connecting veterans to their communities and giving them purpose and value while connecting them with other people. When you do that, Gade said, you find suicidality or the propensity to commit suicide goes down "a good bit." One of the communities the organization has worked with is the Navajo Nation. "If you think about people in society who are disadvantaged… you always sort of think about, you know, minorities in the inner city or people born into a tough situation like that," Gade explained. "But very few people know the plight of the American Indian." Gade grew up in North Dakota, where the Navajo Nation owns several large reservations. Those reservations, he said, suffer from poverty, alcoholism, dysfunctional families, divorce and many other issues. He explained that many people in the Navajo Nation join the military because they are patriotic, but also because they are searching for a way to escape and better themselves. Oftentimes, they go on to do great things in the military, Gade said, pointing to the Navajo Code Talkers, who used their native language to create secret codes during World War II. After serving their country, the tribal members return to their communities, but according to Gade, they bring back post-traumatic stress, physical injuries or other conditions that get laid on top of what were already tough economic and social conditions for them. "America's Warrior Partnership, through its connectedness with the Navajo Nation, [is] taking sort of a whole-of-society approach," Gade said. "It's not just helping police figure out how you divert somebody instead of arresting somebody. In some cases, you might want to offer them resources so they can escape that path themselves." Part of that community connection also gives insight into whom the veterans are, not just to prevent suicide, but also to get better statistics on what is leading to veteran suicide. AWP created a project called Operation Deep Dive that digs further into veteran causes of death. While the VA reports a veteran suicide rate of about 17%, AWP found through Operation Deep Dive that the rate is almost double that. Gade said the difference came down to unreported suicides. For example, there may be a 25-year-old veteran who crashes a vehicle at midnight, but it is not known why he crashed the car. The coroner may just write the cause of death as a single-vehicle accident, but a deeper dive by Operation Deep Dive may look into the person's life. That same investigation may find the veteran was despairing, had just gone through a divorce or something along those lines. Another example where Operation Deep Dive may help is if someone has an overdose of a prescription medication prescribed by the VA. The coroner has to determine if it is accidental or suicide, and by doing a deep dive, the organization is finding that the deaths are more likely than not to have been self-harm or accidental self-harm, rather than just pure accidents. "That's where the difference comes — it's expanding our definition of unnatural death to include these others," Gade said. "And then you realize, oh, man, a whole lot of these are suicides and not just single-vehicle accidents." "Every suicide is tragic, but every suicide, you know, suicide is a disease of despair," he added. "What America's Warrior Partnership is doing is really trying to get at the roots of that and defeat suicide before it comes into somebody's life."
Associated Press
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Motorcycle Missions Selected as Beneficiary of Harley-Davidson's 2025 Let's Ride Challenge™
Austin, TX May 22, 2025 --( )-- Motorcycle Missions is proud to announce that it has been selected as one of only ten nonprofit organizations nationwide to benefit from Harley-Davidson's 2025 Let's Ride Challenge™: Ride for Heroes—a nationwide campaign that turns motorcycle miles into meaningful support for military, veteran, and first responder communities. Running March 28 through October 31, 2025, the Let's Ride Challenge™ encourages Harley-Davidson owners to log miles in support of their chosen nonprofit. Harley-Davidson will donate up to $1 million across the selected organizations, based on rider participation. 'We're honored to be recognized by Harley-Davidson for our mission to help veterans and first responders find hope and healing through motorcycle therapy,' said Krystal Hess, founder of Motorcycle Missions. 'This partnership gives riders a powerful way to turn their passion into purpose—and directly support the programs we offer to those who've served.' Motorcycle Missions provides motorcycle-building workshops, vocational training, and a supportive community for veterans and first responders struggling with PTSD and other life challenges. The organization was founded to create an environment where camaraderie, creativity, and two wheels can change lives. How to Participate: Riders who own a Harley-Davidson motorcycle can take part by registering at their local Harley-Davidson dealer. During registration, participants must select 'Motorcycle Missions' as their nonprofit of choice. From there, every mile ridden contributes toward Harley-Davidson's $1 million donation goal—while also unlocking rewards and a chance to win one of five brand-new 2025 Harley-Davidson motorcycles. If the rider is a H.O.G.® or Passenger Member, their miles will also count toward the H.O.G. Ride 365™ Mileage Challenge, with added bonuses and opportunities to win. 'Whether you're riding solo or with your crew, this challenge is a chance to ride with meaning,' added Hess. 'Every mile makes a difference.' For more information or to register for the challenge, visit About Motorcycle Missions Motorcycle Missions is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Austin, Texas, dedicated to helping veterans and first responders find hope and healing through motorcycle therapy, vocational education, and community. Through hands-on bike builds, welding classes, and peer mentorship, the organization fosters connection and recovery—one mile at a time. Contact Information: Motorcycle Missions Krystal Hess 512-589-5468 Contact via Email Read the full story here: Motorcycle Missions Selected as Beneficiary of Harley-Davidson's 2025 Let's Ride Challenge™ Press Release Distributed by
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hapbee Technologies Teams Up with Liberty Alliance to Deliver Wearable Sleep and Performance Technology to the Defense Sector; Updates Status of Audited Financial Statements
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hapbee Technologies, Inc. (TSXV: HAPB | OTCQB: HAPBF), a leading provider of wearable wellness technology, is proud to announce it has teamed up with Liberty Alliance, a veteran-owned business (SDVOSB) specializing in defense innovation and mission support. This collaboration aims to introduce Hapbee's proprietary ultra-low frequency wearable devices to military personnel, special operations forces, and veteran communities worldwide. Liberty Alliance specializes in rapidly prototyping and integrating commercial technologies to address user-defined capability gaps through structured innovation cycles. With a deep understanding of the U.S. defense industry, Liberty Alliance offers strategic advice to both domestic and international clients, supporting compliance, navigation of Foreign Military Sales, and facilitation of collaborative relationships between nations with leading-edge defense solutions. Hapbee's wearable devices utilize patented ultra-low radiofrequency energy (ulRFE®) technology to help users achieve desired mental states such as relaxation, focus, and sleep without the use of substances. These devices have been instrumental in supporting veterans through partnerships with organizations like Grey Team and Healing Our Heroes, founded by Dr. Kyle Bergquist. Yona Shtern, CEO of Hapbee, stated: 'This teaming with Liberty Alliance marks a significant step in our mission to support those who serve. By leveraging Liberty's extensive network within the defense sector, we aim to provide our wellness technology to active-duty personnel and veterans on a global basis, enhancing their performance and well-being.' Jonathan Shaffner, Chief Strategy Officer, at Liberty Alliance, commented: 'Integrating Hapbee's innovative technology into our offerings aligns with our commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions to our clients. We believe this collaboration will have a profound impact on the health and performance of military personnel and veterans alike.' The collaboration will focus on deploying Hapbee devices to special operations units, facilitating access through Liberty Alliance's established defense channels. Additionally, both organizations will work together to expand outreach to veteran support groups, ensuring that those transitioning to civilian life have access to tools that promote mental health and resilience. The Company, announces that the filing of its annual audited financial statements and MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2024 (the 'Financial Statements'), required pursuant to Parts 4 and 5 of National Instrument 51-102 Continuous Disclosure Obligations (the 'Instrument'), remains delayed. As disclosed in the Company's press release dated April 18, 2025, the delay resulted from the Company's new auditor, Morton Garellek, Chartered Professional Accountant (the 'Auditor') being unable to obtain files and documentation relating to the Company from its former auditor, Olayinka Oyebola & Co., Chartered Accountants (the 'Former Auditor'). The Company is currently working closely with its Auditor to finalize the Financial Statements. The Auditor has received all requested information and process walkthroughs have been completed. The Company still expects that the Financial Statements will be completed and filed on or before June 30, 2025. In connection with the delay, the Company made an application for a Management Cease Trade Order ('MCTO') under National Policy 12-203 Management Cease Trade Orders ('NP 12-203') to the British Columbia Securities Commission, as principal regulator for the Company. The MCTO was issued on May 1st, 2025. The MCTO restricts all trading by the Company's CEO and CFO in securities of the Company, whether direct or indirect. The issuance of the MCTO will not affect the ability of persons who are not directors, officers or insiders of the Company to trade their securities. Both the Company and the Auditor continue to work diligently towards the completion and filing of the Company's Financial Statements and Chief Executive Officer ('CEO') and Chief Financial Officer ('CFO') certifications (collectively, the 'Required Filings') for the year ended December 31, 2024. The MCTO will remain in effect until two business days after the Required Filings are filed or until it is revoked or varied. The Company confirms that it intends to satisfy the provisions of the 'alternative information guidelines' described in NP 12-203 by issuing bi-weekly default status reports in the form of a news release for so long as it remains in default of the requirement to make the Required Filings. The Company has not taken any steps towards any insolvency proceeding, and the Company has no material information relating to its affairs that has not been generally disclosed. About Hapbee Hapbee is a wearable wellness technology company that helps people enhance how they feel. Powered by patented ultra-low radiofrequency energy (ulRFE®) technology, Hapbee's devices deliver signals designed to produce sensations such as happy, alert, focused, relaxed, and others. The company is committed to improving lives through safe, non-invasive wellness solutions. You can learn more about how Hapbee works at Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements included in this news release constitute forward-looking information or statements (collectively, "forward-looking statements"), including those identified by the expressions "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "may", "should" and similar expressions to the extent they relate to the Company or its management. 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Factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, delays in design, production, manufacturing, development or releases of signal blends, collection of data from customer use, or the Company may not be able to achieve its targets as anticipated or at all; changes in legislation and regulations; increase in operating costs; equipment failures; failure of counterparties to perform their contractual obligations; litigation; the loss of key directors, employees, advisors or consultants and fees charged by service providers. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. These risks, uncertainties and assumptions could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statements. These statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those implied by such statements. The Company assumes no responsibility to update or revise forward-looking information to reflect new events or circumstances unless required by law. Readers should not place undue reliance on the Company's forward-looking statements. Neither TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Renmark Financial Communications Filippone: bfilippone@ (416) 644-2020 or (514) in to access your portfolio
