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Making Memories for Lost Memories – Coast to Coast for Alzheimer’s

Posted by admin on May 28, 2015
Posted in: Press, Workshops.

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 27, 2015

 London Photographer to Cycle Across Canada for the Alzheimer’s Society

London Ontario – Professional photographer Don Martel of London Ontario will cycle from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean this summer to teach photography, share stories, and encouraged Canadians to donate to the Alzheimer’s Society as he makes new memories for lost memories. Starting in Vancouver on June 5, 2015 Don with start his journey of over 8000 kms, ride through 10 provinces, conducting one-day photography workshops wherever he can.

The workshops will help keep food on the campfire as he journeys across Canada making new images and memories. Don plans to be in Nova Scotia by the end of August. This trip was inspired by April Erickson and Marcel Pennington of B.C. who embarked on a four-month bike ride across Canada to raise money for the Alzheimer Society of B.C. in 2012. Don met them at a grocery store in Temagami in Northern Ontario and hearing their story, invited them to stay with his photography workshop group for the night, giving the couple a comfortable night’s rest. In the summer of 2014, April and Marcel were married in the Okanagan Valley of B.C. Don photographed the wedding with payment being a custom build bike by Marcel.

That bike got the wheels turning. Don was increasingly aware that the memories held by his mother-in-law, Marjorie Symons were slipping away due to Alzheimer’s. And so, the bike ride will be repeated with new stories, new images, and new donations to the Alzheimer’s Society.

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    A BIG THANK YOU to the BEAUTIFUL Models whoms names i forgot to write down and of course Don Martel for his wealth of tips, tricks and wit!!! SUCH FUN TO LEARN!!! Thank you
    Nelly Antic Nabuurs, Windsor
    FB message Don Martel I see that you are seeing with “new eyes” Paula O’Rourke Ah yes. I see the light! And lines, shapes, textures..
    Paula, Windsor
    THANK YOU Don Martel for another fun filled, information packed 2 days. Thanks to the BEAUTIFUL Models and the location of Milestone Studio! Now to Practice, Practice, Practice!!!
    Nelly Antic Nabuurs, Windsor
    Thanks, for a great weekend, it was fun and informative. Now let’s get out there and shoot the hell out of this place LOL although I may require new glasses as I am seeing in a whole new way.
    Karl, Quispamsis New Brunswick
    As an established photographer with 30+ years of experience, I’m always open to learning and improving my vision through workshops and studying other photographers whose work I admire. In photography as in life, one never stops learning. Don Martel’s workshops provide a wonderful opportunity to break from routine and look at the world through new eyes. Don’s years of experience as a professional photographer, his wonderful teaching style, passion and his stunning images will light a new spa… Read more
    Gerry Kiaser, Windsor Ont.
    The Singing Sands workshops with Don Martel were amazing. I went up twice with him, and had amazing experiences both times, and learned a lot too.
    Kim Flowers, Toronto
    Of course, we had fun besides learning !  You are a great Teacher everyone has very Good comments of your Workshops.
    Lupita , Windsor
    I just wanted to say thanks for a great workshop/weekend in the Bruce! Hopefully, I’ll be able to join another workshop in the future. Thanks again!    
    Melanie, Windsor Ontario
    Don is a amazing photographer and mentor who loves people, life and has a curiosity for knowledge , He spreads a joie de vivre and is loved by all who has the opportunity to cross his path. Ps I feel blessed to be one of those individuals who has has the chance to know him
    Jacinthe Sam LeBlanc, NB
    Thanks Don!!!! A FUN today with nice people and some practical work!!! Real eye opener for me! Learned lots and looking forward to putting it to practice.
    Nelly Antic Nabuurs Windsor Ont.
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