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Fun Summertime Ideas For Dad!

July 15, 2013/0 Comments/in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files/by Chris Read

My latest appearance on the CTV Ottawa Morning Show was all about things for Dad to do with the kids this summer. While most things can be combined as a family activity, these are just a few of the things I do with the kids while Mommy does her thing. * Build Forts, Spaceships, Lightsabers, […]

Share and Inspire With #GoodNewsMonday – 4th Edition

July 15, 2013/1 Comment/in Inspiration, THE BLOG/by Chris Read

It’s that time of the week once again and fresh off a vacation, I have a lot to be thankful for. My family took off to the Hamilton area this past week to spend time with family and to take in African Lion Safari, which the kids loved. We also spent time visiting different playgrounds […]

Interview With RBC Blue Water Grant Recipient ~ Ottawa Riverkeeper

July 12, 2013/0 Comments/in THE BLOG/by Chris Read

I’m proud to be working as an ambassador for the RBC Blue Water Project. RBC has made a 10-year global charitable commitment of $50 million to help ensure a swimmable, drinkable, fishable future for generations to come. On June 14th, RBC awarded grants to water initiatives all over the world, including one in my hometown […]

Announcing The 6th Annual Gil Read Memorial Fastball Tournament

July 8, 2013/5 Comments/in Inspiration, THE BLOG/by Chris Read

For those of you who don’t know, I am the co-founder of a non-profit organization called, The Gil Read Memorial Foundation. Our goal is to provide financial support for children who can’t afford to participate in organized sport and I am extremely proud of the work we do. Gil Read was my father and dedicated […]

Children Who Inspire ~ Interview With 10 Year Old Tyler

July 4, 2013/3 Comments/in Children Who Inspire, Inspiration, THE BLOG/by Chris Read

I recently had the privilege of interviewing a young Ottawa boy by the name of Tyler, regarding his recent involvement in Free The Children & RBC’s, We Create Change program. One of Canada’s largest penny drives and coinciding with the penny going out of circulation, the We Create Change campaign is challenging Canadians to donate […]