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Congratulations to Mark Breadner, Championship WFA Winner
Mark Breadner has had an incredible impact on many, many people's lives. Over the past 10 years, he has brought FIRST to thousands of Canadian students, while still managing to inspire those close to him on Team 188.
On a personal note, I have had the chance to talk to him at many FIRST events in Canada. He is a truly inspiring person. Congratulations, Mark. This was truly deserved, and long overdue. |
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Re: Congratulations to Mark Breadner, Championship WFA Winner
I believe Mark is now the first canadian to receive the WFA no?
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Re: Congratulations to Mark Breadner, Championship WFA Winner
Yes he is the first Canadian to receive the WFA, and so deserving he is. Mark was the driving force behind bringing (then) USFIRST to Canada, and its growth by starting the Greater Toronto Regional. The Breadner family live and breath FIRST, devoting countless hours behind the scenes to make FIRST in Canada run every year, and I don't think I can thank them enough.
Congratulations Mark! P.S. does anyone have video of the announcement?? hopefully SOAP will put it up. |
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Re: Congratulations to Mark Breadner, Championship WFA Winner
Congratulations Mr. Breadner! FIRST in Canada has come a long way, but none of it would have been possible without you. This award may come as a surprise to some people because of how humble you are about all that you have done, but to those of us whose lives you have touched, it is an understatement to say this is long overdue.
The submission is included below. (I had the privilege to be involved with the submission process this year, but the real credit goes to the students who wrote the submission: Jessica Aun, Diriye Hassan, and Oliver Mao. However, countless students, mentors, alumni, and members of the FIRST community in Canada played a role in how it all came together. Thank you to all of you.) *Note that after the Waterloo Regional this year, Ian Mackenzie is now also a Woodie Flowers Finalist Award Winner. Quote:
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Re: Congratulations to Mark Breadner, Championship WFA Winner
For those who know Mark Breadner, it was only a question of when... not if he would ever win this award.
What more can be said? FIRST in Canada is the house that Breadners built. He communicated and sold FIRST's ideals better than any other person I have met. It didn't matter if you were a potential student, mentor, sponsor, or school board decision-maker - the time that you spent with Mark made you believe in everything good there is about FIRST. As a result, those around him opened their hearts and minds (and wallets) to help make FIRST in Canada what it is today. Congratulations to Mr. B, and the entire Breadner family. The Canadian FIRST community owes so much to all your efforts, and this award is a wonderful tribute to everything you have achieved. |
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Re: Congratulations to Mark Breadner, Championship WFA Winner
Congratulations Mark, you are truly deserving of this prestigious award. Your dedication and passion for FIRST has been an inspiration to me. Also thanks for starting our team (781) 7 years ago.
edit: Funny thing this is post 188 for me |
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Re: Congratulations to Mark Breadner, Championship WFA Winner
Truly amazing that Mark won after all he is the one who introduced me to FIRST. To be honest Mark lives FIRST, his family lives FIRST and even his friends. He is one that inspires all that he comes in contact with. The FIRST movement in Canada not only started with him but continues on its path with him continually giving it a push along.
What more can be said but that it was a long time coming but definitely deserving. Congratulations Mark!!! |
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Re: Congratulations to Mark Breadner, Championship WFA Winner
Mr. Breadner is more than a vice-principal for the students of 188. He continues to inspire students to engineering. For example, he helped start the SMT program at woburn. There are several students in team 188 from SMT including my self. He is truly a great mentor. A very well respected one too. He has a great sense of humour and competetiveness. I can't think of anyone more deserving. Once again, congradulations Mr.Breadner! This has made team 188's best season ever!
Also, congradulations to especially Shankar, Diriye, Oliver, and Jessica for writing a great WFA winning essay! and to everyone else who had an input on the essay!! |
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Re: Congratulations to Mark Breadner, Championship WFA Winner
Congratulations Mark on winning Championship WFA, and wow that award is heavy
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Re: Congratulations to Mark Breadner, Championship WFA Winner
Congratulations Mark. You should have said something today! I didn't find out you won till now.
[edit] I just found out I was talking to the wrong Mark from woburn (lol) Last edited by fredliu168 : 19-04-2008 at 18:47. |
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Re: Congratulations to Mark Breadner, Championship WFA Winner
Oh Canada...
Mr. Breadner, we've never met, but on behalf of Team 240 TEMPEST Robotics (just across Lake Erie in Monroe, MI), congratulations. You make Woodie Flowers happy. |
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Re: Congratulations to Mark Breadner, Championship WFA Winner
Congratulations Mark Breadner. And thank you for bring FIRST into Canada.
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Re: Congratulations to Mark Breadner, Championship WFA Winner
Congratulations Mark! Your list of accomplishments is long but the impact on the students of Canada is obvious in all those who have been inspired by you.
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Re: Congratulations to Mark Breadner, Championship WFA Winner
Mr. Breadner's win, made me ridiculously happy. It was well deserved. I was filled with so much happiness when I saw who won, I couldn't even describe it. He has built a strong foundation for many many teams. Him and his team, Team 188 Blizzard are such amazing role models for FIRSTers and beyond.
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Re: Congratulations to Mark Breadner, Championship WFA Winner
What more indeed. Congratulations Mr. B, we're all immensely proud of you.
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