Cloverdale Cenotaph Remembrance Service

An amazing and moving Remembrance Day ceremony today, at the Cloverdale Cenotaph.

Kudos to the organizers!

Everything went off perfectly, right down to the crisp, clear weather!

Honoured to be asked to help with the wreath laying, on behalf of Surrey Fire Fighters – Local 1271.

#LestWeForget

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Mike Starchuk, after the Wreath Laying ceremony, at Cloverdale Cenotaph, on Remembrance Day Mike Starchuk - Retired Surrey Fire Fighter - Running for Surrey City Council Fly over, at the Remembrance Day ceremony, at the Cenotaph in Cloverdale
Honoured to be at the Cloverdale Cenotaph with Surrey Fire Fighter - Local1271 Brothers, for Remembrance Day Mike and his son, after the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Cloverdale Cenotaph - MikeStarchuk.com Pleased to meet Robert, a distinguished veteran, and proud father of a fellow Surrey Fire Fighter, Chris Fraser - MikeStarchuk.com
Mike & Ryan - MikeStarchuk.com Fly over, at the Remembrance Day ceremony, at the Cenotaph in Cloverdale - MikeStarchuk.com Honoured to be at the Cloverdale Cenotaph with Surrey Fire Fighter - Local1271 Brothers, for Remembrance Day - MikeStarchuk.com
Honoured to be at the Cloverdale Cenotaph with Surrey Fire Fighter - Local1271 Brothers, for Remembrance Day - MikeStarchuk.com Honoured to be at the Cloverdale Cenotaph with Surrey Fire Fighter - Local1271 Brothers, for Remembrance Day - MikeStarchuk.com Remembrance Day ceremony at the Cloverdale Cenotaph - Mike Starchuk placing his poppy on the Surrey Fire Fighters' wreath - MikeStarchuk.com
Mike Starchuk - Remembrance Day Service - With Local 1271 Brothers - Cloverdale Cenotaph Poppy - Remembrance Day - MikeStarchuk.com  

 

 

Downtown Surrey BIA – All Candidates Meeting

Last night, at the Surrey SFU Campus, the Downtown Surrey BIA, hosted an All Candidates Meeting for Surrey Council Candidates.

Mike Starchuk and the Surrey First Team were all there, and here are some photos and highlights from Mike’s speeches:

 

Surrey First Candidates Vera LeFranc, Judy Villeneuve and Mike Starchuk, with Surrey Fire Fighters and Surrey First supporters (in the background) at the Downtown Surrey BIA's All Candidates Meeting, at Surrey's SFU Campus - MikeStarchuk.com Surrey Fire Fighters and Surrey First supporters at the Downtown Surrey BIA's All Candidates Meeting, at Surrey's SFU Campus - MikeStarchuk.com Surrey Fire Fighters and Surrey First supporters at the Downtown Surrey BIA's All Candidates Meeting, at Surrey's SFU Campus - MikeStarchuk.com The Downtown Surrey BIA's All Candidates Meeting, at Surrey's SFU Campus - MikeStarchuk.com

 

“…growing seniors groups are valued, protected and cherished for ideas that they bring forward.”

 ~ Mike Starchuk – Surrey First Candidate

 

Mike Starchuk - Surrey First Candidate - At the Downtown Surrey BIA's All Candidates Meeting, at Surrey's SFU Campus - MikeStarchuk.com Mike Starchuk - Surrey First Candidate - At the Downtown Surrey BIA's All Candidates Meeting, at Surrey's SFU Campus - MikeStarchuk.com Mike Starchuk - Surrey First Candidate - At the Downtown Surrey BIA's All Candidates Meeting, at Surrey's SFU Campus - MikeStarchuk.com Mike Starchuk - sharing his views and opinions, at the Downtown Surrey BIA's All Candidates Meeting - MikeStarchuk.com

 

“…recovery houses are a priority… and regarding unregistered recovery homes, we need to ensure those in need of treatment, are given the help they need.”

  ~ Mike Starchuk – Surrey First Candidate

 

Dave Woods - Surrey First Candidate - At the Downtown Surrey BIA's All Candidates Meeting, at Surrey's SFU Campus - MikeStarchuk.com  Barbara Steele - Surrey First Candidate - At the Downtown Surrey BIA's All Candidates Meeting, at Surrey's SFU Campus - MikeStarchuk.com Mary Martin - Surrey First Candidate - At the Downtown Surrey BIA's All Candidates Meeting, at Surrey's SFU Campus - MikeStarchuk.com Vera LeFranc - Surrey First Candidate - At the Downtown Surrey BIA's All Candidates Meeting, at Surrey's SFU Campus - MikeStarchuk.com
Tom Gill - Surrey First Candidate - At the Downtown Surrey BIA's All Candidates Meeting, at Surrey's SFU Campus - MikeStarchuk.com Bruce Hayne - Surrey First Candidate - At the Downtown Surrey BIA's All Candidates Meeting, at Surrey's SFU Campus - MikeStarchuk.com Judy Villeneuve - Surrey First Candidate - At the Downtown Surrey BIA's All Candidates Meeting, at Surrey's SFU Campus - MikeStarchuk.com Surrey Fire Fighters and Surrey First supporters at the Downtown Surrey BIA's All Candidates Meeting, at Surrey's SFU Campus - MikeStarchuk.com

 

“…in order to be successful with schools, you have to have a successful school board.”

  ~ Mike Starchuk – Surrey First Candidate

 

Mike Starchuk - sharing his views and opinions, at the Downtown Surrey BIA's All Candidates Meeting - MikeStarchuk.com Mike Starchuk sharing a smile and the mic, with an opponent, at the Downtown BIA's All Candidates Meeting, at Surrey's SFU Campus - MikeStarchuk.com   Elect Mike Starchuk to Surrey City Council - Mike Starchuk Surrey - MikeStarchuk.com  

 

 “I don’t want to be part of a fractured council, I want to move forward as a team”

  ~ Mike Starchuk – Surrey First Candidate

 

Surrey First Team - Linda Hepner, Tom Gill, Bruce Hayne, Mary Martin, Barbara Steele, Judy Villeneuve, Vera LeFranc, Mike Starchuk, Dave Woods – posing with supporters after the Downtown Surrey BIA's All Candidates Debate, at Surrey's SFU Campus - MikeStarchuk.com Surrey First Team - Linda Hepner, Tom Gill, Bruce Hayne, Mary Martin, Barbara Steele, Judy Villeneuve, Vera LeFranc, Mike Starchuk, Dave Woods – posing with supporters after the Downtown Surrey BIA's All Candidates Debate, at Surrey's SFU Campus - MikeStarchuk.com Mike Starchuk - Surrey First Candidate, speaking with Surrey voters after the Downtown Surrey BIA All Candidates Meeting, at Surrey's SFU Campus - MikeStarchuk.com Mike Starchuk - Surrey First Candidate, speaking with Surrey voters after the Downtown Surrey BIA All Candidates Meeting, at Surrey's SFU Campus - MikeStarchuk.com

 

 

Light Up Purple On World Mental Health Day

2nd Annual Light Up The World Purple - World Mental Health Day - Amanda Todd Legacy Society - Join the discussion - MikeStarchuk.comThis week is Mental Health Awareness Week, and Friday, October 10th is World Mental Health Day. It is also the 2nd Annual “Light Up The World Purple” day to recognize the importance of mental health wellness and the de-stigmatization of the issues that surround mental illness.

Wikipedia says over 25% of people ages 18 and older – about one in four adults – suffer from a diagnosable mental health issue in any given year. The stigma surrounding mental illness is a major barrier that prevents many people from seeking the mental health treatment they need.

Amanda Todd

Amanda Todd was a teen in Port Coquitlam, BC, who, after many years of bullying and cyber-abuse, on October 10, 2012, lost her battle against depression and the mental health issues that beset her. For Amanda, and others like her, the online harassment and bullying can greatly contribute to spiraling decline into hopelessness with dire consequences. The feeling of isolation that these victims face is overwhelming, but as the statistics above bear out, they are by no means alone.

2nd Annual Light Up The World Purple - World Mental Health Day - Amanda Todd Legacy Society - Join the discussion - MikeStarchuk.com

Light Up Purple

In honour of Amanda Todd – and in acknowledgement of all those who face this adversity every day – on World Mental Health Day, we are “Lighting Up Purple”. On Friday, my website background and Social Media avatars will be purple, and I’ll be tweeting the hashtag #LightUpPurple.

Please join me in showing your support and bringing attention to mental health, its major effects on peoples’ lives worldwide. Join the discussion, and help remove the stigma from receiving and discussing mental health care.

For more information on Amanda’s story and to find out ways that YOU can “Stay Strong”, please visit: AmandaToddLegacy.org/

Follow Carol Todd (Amanda’s Mom) on Twitter, at @C_Todd

Follow the Amanda Todd Legacy Society on Twitter, at @AToddLegacy

There is also great information against cyber-bullying on Twitter, at @SSCyberbullying

In Surrey, you can find contact information for the Fraser Health Services.

 

 2nd Annual Light Up The World Purple - World Mental Health Day - Amanda Todd Legacy Society - Join the discussion - MikeStarchuk.com

 

Community Ride For Health

I was pleased to be able to attend (alongside Surrey Councillor Linda Hepner) the kickoff of the Surrey Fire Fighters Association ‘Ride For Community Health’ this morning.Surrey Firre Fighters - Ride For Community Health - kickoff | MikeStarchuk.comThis is the inaugural year of a cycling event aimed at benefiting and supporting the physical & mental health of our community. Participants will be treated to a challenging 100km cycling experience through the City of Surrey’s parks & streets. This event will allow community members, sponsors & supporters to come together to raise funds and awareness for our charitable initiatives.  Although the registration is now closed, you can find out more information, and support this worthwhile event, on the Surrey Fire Fighters’ website at http://surreyfirefighters.com/charityride/

You can also follow their progress via twitter, as they share their progress, at: http://twitter.com/Local1271

Surrey Fire Fighters - Ride For Community Health - kickoff (2)

 

Seniors Advisory & Accessibility Committee

Cheque presentation to Councilor Barb Steele by Surrey Fire Fighter’s President Mike McNamara with Todd Schierling and Mike Starchuk. The $15,000 will assist our Seniors in Surrey to attend the various outreach programs and Seniors forums held throughout the City. Cheque presentation to Councilor Barb Steele by Surrey Fire Fighters’ Charitable Society President Mike McNamara with Todd Schierling and Mike Starchuk. The $15,000 will assist our Seniors in Surrey to attend the various outreach programs and Seniors forums held throughout the City.

 

The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

On the weekend, I completed both sides of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge… donating to ALS Canada, and taking one for the team!

Thanks to Surrey City Councilor Linda Hepner for the nomination.

In my turn, I call out retired Capt Peter Choy, Rookie RCMP Constable Trish Douglas, Surrey Social Advocate Vera LeFranc & Denise Douglas… You have 24 hours to donate to an ALS charity, or take the challenge.  (Or, preferably, BOTH!)

In my video I talk about Augie’s story… here is a link to the Augie’s Quest website.

Here is a link to the ALS Society of Canada.