UFH: Mark Breadner

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[Amanda Morrison]

The UFH committee would like to recognize Mark Breadner as our first Canadian Unsung FIRST Hero on July 1st, 2004 (Canada Day).

Mark is our fifteenth overall UFH. Congratulations to Mark Breadner on his award.

[Karthik]

I've known Mr. B. (or Mark Breadner as you all know him) since I was a spoiled brat in High School back in the pre-188 days. The impact he has had on FIRST in Canada has been nothing short of immense. His efforts and dedication have turned Canada into the fastest growing region in FIRST. Mr. B. has a true passion for all things FIRST related. His spirit is simply put inspiring.

On a personal note, FIRST has made a major positive impact in my life, all the way from high school to my time at GM. None of that would have been possible without you. Thank you.

Congratulations to my mentor and friend, Mark Breadner on a well deserved honour.

[Bharat Nain]

Even though I dont really know you, I read, and understand that you are a great person, Congractulations :)

[jonathan lall]

Mr. B is most definitely deserving. Quite simply, he's done more for the expansion of FIRST than any mentor that I know of, and is responsible in some way for the creation of dozens of teams. Ever since he left 188 to head FIRST in Canada I've seen him maybe four times without a FIRST-related article of clothing on. Congratulations Breadnahhhhhhhhh!!

Edit: I would argue his signature quote should really be "ugly may win," which refers to robot design.

[Yan Wang]

Mark, thank you for setting up the most awesome regional in the world. Our team is humbled to go each year and compete. I hope you continue your work for FIRST. So far it's been great. See you next year.

And don't call me monsieurcoffee in real life again! :)

[Travis Hoffman]

I am amazed at what Mark Breadner has been able to accomplish in such a short amount of time. He continues to excel at rallying human and financial support for FIRST in Canada. Their growth has been phenomenal, and I am lucky I was able to witness it firsthand the past three years. Team 48 has attended the Canadian (now the Greater Toronto) Regional since its beginning in 2002. It continues to be one of the best-run events we attend and certainly the most entertaining regional we've ever been to. Mark, the regional staff, and all the Canadian teams go out of their way to make American visitors feel welcome in their country. Thank you, Mark, for leading the way in creating such a vibrant, flourishing robotics community and also for providing one of the best FIRST experiences anywhere in the world. Congratulations on being honored as an Unsung FIRST Hero. You are truly deserving of this award. Good luck to you and both of the Canadian regional committees as you build upon the solid foundation you've created. I can't wait to find out what you have in store for us next season!

[Rich Wong]

Congratulations Mark and Hooray for the Canada Regional!!

At the rate the Canada Regional is going, it may soon become a Championship event with new local regional throughout Canada.
:)

[Steve W]

Finally you get some of the recognition that you deserve. FIRST in Canada is only here because of your hard work and dedication. I personally would like to thank you for all of the help and advice that you have given me. I would also like to put some blame onto you for bringing me into FIRST. There are many who will not forgive you for that. :p

[Alex Pelan]

Thanks for bringing first to Canada, simply from reading I can tell you were instrumental in that process. Congratulations!

[J Flex 188]

I have got to give a lot of respect to mr breadner. Everything that has been mentioned about him has been as true as true can be. He knows the ins and outs of FIRST so well that invariably his predictions about occurences in season for robots and the results of those predictions are so true, and he doesnt let us forget about them ;). Everytime he comes into a 188 build session, we shudder and hope he hasnt had anything too upsetting to eat. And he pumps Shania really loudly in his minivan which he manages to squeeze into the oddest places in a parking lot, all in all, an average days work for a truly above average mentor and individual =).

Congratulations Mr B!

[shyra1353]

I second what Steve said ...

Thanks so much for bringing FIRST to Canada .. running such an awesome regional the two years I have been involved ..

And on a more personal level, thank you very much for all the help you gave me this year with starting my team and helping me find sponsors. If it hadnt been for you, 1353 wouldn't have made it to the kickoff.

Thanks again .. Congratulations .. and Very Well Deserved ...

[Mr. Lim]

Can anyone else claim to have had a hand in starting as many teams in the past 2 years as this man? I doubt it.

Can anyone else claim they were more responsible for bringing FIRST to Canada? Despite having to butt-heads with an existing, although inferior for-profit robotics competition? No.

This is the man who all but ensured I could pay for university by helping me secure more than $50000 US in scholarships.

But you don't need me to tell you any of this stuff. All you need to do is come to one of the Canadian Regionals next year, and see first hand what this man has achieved in such little time.

Congratulations Mr. B! and be proud of the legacy you've created...


P.S. Jon said: I would argue his signature quote should really be "ugly may win," which refers to robot design.

I absolutely agree... and in this case, it goes to show "ugly may win" applies for UFH too! :D

[Andy Baker]

Mark,

You are an inspiration to us all and you greatly deserve this recognition. Way to go!

Sincerely,
Andy B.

[Brandon Martus]

I don't think I've ever had the chance to meet you, but from what I've read and heard from people who do know you .. you truly deserve this. Congrats.

[FizMan]

I don't have any time right now to write much, but:


You really are a role model to look up to in all this. You certainly are right up there in the top percentage when it comes to gracious professionalism in the game; always willing to help teams out (783 in particular a lot it seems) when they get stuck between a rock and a hard place during the competition.

You truly are an inspiration to us all... and I'd also like to throw out high praises to your wife too. I know she's been there to support us more just as much as you during the competitions. I should hope she gets featured here someday too; she deserves it.

[Justin 188]

Being involved in FIRST is a huge privilege. I know I'm not the only one who was so lucky to have their life changed by FIRST - but even before that, the people who my ambassadors of FIRST. Mark Breadner is definitely one of them.

Many awesome memories, Mr. B. Thanks so much for them all, and congratulations.

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Congratulations Mark!
When looking back through the years at FIRST experience, familiar teams jump to mind. Woburn is one of those teams, top notch I might add. Great to see you receive the recognition and good luck in the future for Woburn.

[Joe Ross]

Ok, this has been bugging me for the last 6 days. Which one of the people in the picture is Mark ;)

[Brandon Martus]

Ok, this has been bugging me for the last 6 days. Which one of the people in the picture is Mark ;)
2nd from the left, in the back row, I believe.

[Steve W]

2nd from the left, in the back row, I believe.


That is correct. The gentleman beside Mark is his father, Jim Breadner.

[geo]

Congratulations Mr. Breadner, you are the best! Without you there would be no Canadian Regional. Thank you for all the work you did for us.

[Ken Patton]

Congratulations Mark!

The growth of FIRST that we all love to talk about is due a large part these last two years to the great efforts of you and others in Canada. I was lucky to see the Canadian Regional this year and it was awesome. And theres more coming! Thanks for inspiring us all.

Way to go!
Ken