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CARL WILSON IS THE PROUD EVENT SPONSOR FOR
2006, 2007, 2008 AND 2009
MFRC INVISIBLE RIBBON GALA

I was proud to be the Event Sponsor for the Military Resource Centre’s Fourth Annual Invisible Ribbon Gala in 2008 where more than $32,000 was raised.  This money goes to support and improve the services and programs for military families.  This celebration of the military family was first held in Winnipeg in 1996.  Barbara Little and Maureen Macdonald created the plastic ribbon to symbolize the invisible uniform that Canada's military spouses wear.

The contribution of military spouses and their families deserves to be widely known and celebrated. While our troops are constantly on the move, at the front, on missions or in training, their spouses must become heads of their households and take on many responsibilities by themselves. They do all this with great energy and make it possible for their military partners to do their own jobs well.

The spouses make many sacrifices, expecting nothing in return. They only want their partner's mission to end in success. Their supporting role in their husband's or wife's well-being is of extreme importance.

There are many ways to support our brave troops, but if you ever have the chance to meet a military spouse, shake their hand and tell them how much you admire and respect how they handle things. They are invisible, but they are there.

Pictured from left to right: John Smylie, Co-Chair, 2008 Invisible Ribbon Gala, Carl Wilson, 2008 Event Sponsor, Wendy Synnott, Co-Chair, 2008 Invisible Ribbon Gala..

The MFRC is pleased to welcome Carl Wilson, of Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty as the Event Sponsor for our 5th Annual Invisible Ribbon Gala. This is Carl’s fourth year sponsoring the Invisible Ribbon Gala. His on-going support of the Gala and our military families is greatly appreciated and contributes much to the success of this event. Pictured from left to right: Sara Emond, Co-Chair, 2009 Invisible Ribbon Gala, Carl Wilson, 2009 Event Sponsor, and Leah Howe, Co-Chair, 2009 Invisible Ribbon Gala Committee.

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