for Journalists
The War Amps
Contact1: Danita Chisholm
Phone (Bus): (613)731-2952 or 1-877-606-3342
(Fax): (613)731-3234
E-mail: communications@waramps.caAddress: 2827 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, ON K1V 0C4
Toll-Free Phone: 1-800-465-2677
Web Site: www.waramps.ca
Other Locations:
Members in every region of Canada; request interviews through National Headquarters in Ottawa.
Keys: Accident Prevention; Address Labels; Aging Handicapped; Amputations; Amputees; Artificial Limbs; Canadian War Museum; CHAMP Program; Children; D-Day; Dieppe; Disabled; Disability; Donation; Driver Safety; DRIVESAFE; Fittings; Hong Kong Veterans; Horrors of War; JUMPSTART; Lost Keys; Key Tags; Korean War; Merchant Marine; Merchant Navy; Myoelectric Limbs; National Council of Veteran Associations; Operation Legacy; Pension Issues; Phantom Limb/Pain; PLAYSAFE; Prisoners of War/POWs; Prosthesis; Prosthetics; Public Speakers; Remembrance Day; Safety; Seamen; Veterans; Veterans Issues; Vimy Ridge; War Art; War Prevention; Wartime Experience; World War I; World War II; Wounded; Ontario*.
Expertise: Amputation and Veterans Issues; Established 1918; members across Canada.
Mandate: Provide financial assistance for artificial limbs, fittings, counselling programs, & other special programs for war, civilian, & child amputees, with a commitment to commemorate & preserve Canada's military heritage.
Features:
· Only organization of this type in the world.
· Programs for veterans, but also Canadian civilian & child amputees
Story Ideas:
2007
June 26, 2007: National Council of Veterans Welcomes Appointment of Fredrik Eaton as Chairman of War Museum Board
June 18, 2007: Kenilworth Champ to be Honoured with Access Recognition Award
June 13, 2007: Veterans Group Concerned With Long-Term Effects of War Museum Bomber Command Display
May 29, 2007: CPAC to Air War Amps Award-Winning Chadderton Film in D-Day Anniversary Week
May 23, 2007: War Amps Documentary Featuring Calgary Woman Wins Top Award at Hollywood Film Festival
May 15, 2007: PEI "Champ" Spreads Safety Message in War Amps Ambassador Series
May 4, 2007: War Amps Cliff Chadderton Documentary Wins Gold at U.S. Film Festival
April 17, 2007: War Amps Cliff Chadderton to Receive Today's Parent Magazine in Toronto Today
April 9, 2007: Local Amputees Help Pass On War Amps Legacy in Vimy Ceremony
April 5, 2007: War Amps Operation Legacy Proud to Commemmorate Canada's Nationhood at Vimy
April 2, 2007: Young Rusagonis Resident's Letter Prompts Invitation to New Brunswick Government Vimy Ceremony
March 30, 2007: Etobicoke Resident to Join Official Government Delegation on Vimy Pilgrimage; War Amps Wins Top Awards at New York City Film Festival
March 28, 2007: Newfoundland Native to Join Official Government Delegation on Vimy Pilgrimage
March 22, 2007: War Amps Productions Will Mark 90th Anniversary of Vimy Battle
March 20, 2007: National Council of Veteran Associations Supports Veterans' Ombudsman
March 14, 2007: War Amps Chadderton Gets "Up Close and Personal" in New Book, Documentary
January 22, 2007: Key Tag Support Puts War Amps "Champs" In the Winner's Circle
2006
November 16, 2006: War Amps CEO Chadderton to Present Rededicated Nicklin Trophy at CFL Awards Show Nov.16
November 12, 2006: Cliff Chadderton on CPAC Sunday Night to Discuss how Canada Treats Its Veterans
November 8, 2006: Veterans Group Calls White Poppy Reprehensible
November 3, 2006: Thunder Bay "Champ" Receives Life-Changing Legacy from War Amputee
October 13, 2006: War Amps Documentary "Annae's Journey" Wins Top Award at Chicago Film Festival
October 12, 2006: Veterans Group Registers Complaint with Federal Government Regarding Declaration of Holiday on Monday November 13th
October 11, 2006: War Amps Address Labels "In the Service of Canadians"
October 4 , 2006: CFL Stars Team up with War Amps "CHAMP" to Pass on Safety Message
September 13 , 2006: War Amps Holds National Premiere of "Ground Breaking" Documentary
August 21, 2006: Letter to the Editor Re: Britain to Pardon Canadian Soldiers
August 15, 2006: Government withholds proceeds from $500,000 estate left to War Amps; War Amps "Super Champ" Featured In Award-Winning Video Profile
July 6, 2006: Veterans Group Calls For All-Party Committee To Resolve War Memorial Controversy
July 4, 2006: Veterans Group Says Government Must Not Shirk War Memorial Responsibility
June 28, 2006: Veterans Group Asks That Payment For Aboriginal Veterans Not Be Delayed
May 26, 2006: War Amps Previews Upcomming Documentary With Strong Nova Scotia Connection
May 25, 2006: War Amps Wife Comments on Lump Sum Payment to Military Survivors
May 22, 2006: Veterans Group Comments on Goddard Burial at National Military Cemetery
March 14, 2006: War Amps New Documentary Tells of Annae's Extraordinary Journey
February 6, 2006: National Council Congratulates New Veterans Affairs Minister
January 30, 2006: Veterans Group Asks Government to Establish Review Committee for Legitimate Claims for Interest on Administered Funds Held for Hospitalized Ex-Military
January 23, 2006: Marking 60 Years of Key Tags, War Amps is "Here Today and Tomorrow"
2005
December 29, 2005: Veterans Needs Outlined in Report
December 28, 2005: Veterans Umbrella Group Lauds Harper Announcement RE: Veteran Bill of Rights
October 27, 2005: A Review Committee Established by the Government to Consider the Circumstances of Veterans Given a Dishonourable Discharge Indicates a Strong Miscarriage of Justice
October 21, 2005: Head of Veterans Group Says VAC Confused the Intent of an Order in Council with the Purpose Of A Review Committee
October 18, 2005: A Review Committee Established by the Government to Consider the Circumstances of Veterans Given a Dishonourable Discharge Indicates a Strong Miscarriage of Justice
October 17, 2005: War Amps Address Label Mailing Asks "Who Speaks for Them?"
October 5, 2005: War Amps Teams Up with CFL to Debut Safety Message
September 27, 2005: War Amps Filming Documentary in Nova Scotia About World War II Coast Watchers
September 22, 2005: War Amps Documentary "Boys of Kelvin High" Tells of Canadians in Bomber Command
September 17, 2005: Veterans Head Advised Not To Give Interviews To CBC During Lockout
September 6, 2005 : Chadderton to Assist in Veterans Charter Plaque Unveiling
September 2, 2005: "Gramps" Finishes 1,500 km Walk for War Amps Champs
September 1, 2005: War Amps "SUPER CHAMP" Proud to Tell Story in Award-Winning Profile
August 15, 2005: Address of H. Clifford Chadderton to The Survivors of the Japanese Conflict in World War II
August 8, 2005: Head of Veterans Groups Pays Tribute to VC Winner
July 21, 2005: War Amps Request for Clarification Regarding 'Same-Sex' Marriage Benefits for Veterans Living Together
May 25, 2005: Veterans Group Says Gov't Not Liable For Class Action Lawsuit
May 18, 2005: Veterans Group Writes MP Graham Regarding Agent Orange
May 9, 2005: Head of Veterans Group Says Advisory Council Can Investigate War Museum Paintings
May 6, 2005: Atrocity Paintings - New Canadian War Museum
May 2, 2005: Head of Veterans Group Sends Letter to the Editor Re Paintings at New Canadian War Museum
April 25, 2005: Veterans Group Calls PM's Decision to Cancel Netherlands Trip an Insult
April 23, 2005: War Amps Cliff Chadderton To Be Inducted Into Veterans Hall Of Valour
April 20, 2005: Chadderton Writes to Chairman of War Museum Fundraising Campaign Stating Key Supporters Overlooked
April 17, 2005: War Amps Cliff Chadderton To Appear on National Radio Show April 17th
April 14, 2005: Stelco War Veterans Mark Closure with Presentation to War Amps of $80,000
April 13, 2005: War Amps Marks VE-Day Anniversary With Re-Release of Documentary
April 9, 2005: Members of The War Amps Operation Legacy Will Participate in the 60th Anniversary Pilgrimage to The Netherlands Commencing May 1st
March 11, 2005: War Amps Wins Top Awards at NYC Film Festival
March 9, 2005: Praise for Chadderton Memoir from "Father of Canadian Flag"
January 28, 2005: Veterans Group Pleased Menard Medals to Stay in Canada
January 24, 2005: War Amps Reissues Documentary
January 12, 2005: Canadian Government Should Purchase Menard Medals
2004
November 17, 2004: Veterans Group Advises Governor General of Opposition to November 11th Holiday
October 2004: Talks At Red Deer & District Museum Focus On Canada's Forgotten War Artist; War Amps Address Labels Help Youngsters "Grow Up With Champ"; War Amps PSA Marks 25 Year Association With CFL
October 2, 2004: Rare World War I Paintings To Be Displayed At Red Deer & District Museum
September 19, 2004:"Champs" Learn To Handle Teasing And Staring At St. John's Seminar
July 9 - 11, 2004: War Amps 2004 Western Child Amputee Saskatoon Seminar
July 1, 2004: War Amps Vignette Tells Of Newfoundland's July 1st Sacrifice
June 24, 2004: War Amps Requests Special Women's Division
June 1, 2004: War Amps Writes VAC Minister About Amputee Vets' Wait For Surgery
May 28, 2004: Veterans Group Opposed To German Chancellor Attending D-Day Ceremonies
May 27, 2004: Veterans Group Warns Of Potential D-Day Problems
May 12, 2004: Veterans Group says D-Day Funding Welcome but Impractical
April 8, 2004: War Museum Officials Should Not Escape Blame Regarding The Missing Filip Konowal Victoria Cross
April 5, 2004: War Amps Pleased With Missing VC Medal Probe
March 26 - 28, 2004: War Amps "Champs" Learn To Handle Teasing And Staring At Victoria Seminar
March 7, 2004: Violinist In War Amps PSA To Perform In Toronto
February 28, 2004: Story Of 'Love Interrupted' Sparks Reunion Campaign - War Amps Aims To Bring Veterans And Spouses Living In Separate Nursing Homes Back Together
February 19, 2004 The National Council Of Veteran Associations Expressed Both Pleasure And Surprise At The Announcement Of The Federal Government Regarding Compensation For Soldiers Who Were Exposed To Toxic Elements On An Experimental Basis In World War II
February 4, 2004: War Amps Helps Young Hockey Player Enter The Winner's Circle
January 19, 2004: War Amps 2004 Key Tags Go Out From "The Efficient Charity"
January 13, 2004: Fred Gaffen On War Museum Controversy
2003
December 15, 2003: Veterans Group Pleased With Mccallum Appointment
November 21, 2003: Canadian Veterans Owed An Apology For Poppy Puppy
November 3, 2003: VAC Minister Failing To Carry Out Will of PM & House
October 30, 2003: Widows Benefits Need Not Be Retroactive; Vets Minister's Resignation No Longer Necessary; NCVA Official Writes VAC Minister After House Motion Approves Widows Benefits
October 26, 2003: Veterans Official Explains His Demand for the Ministers' Resignation
October 23, 2003: Veterans Organization Accuse Minister of Misleading The Public
October 15, 2003: Reader's Digest's WWII: The People's Story Foreword written by Cliff Chadderton
October 10, 2003: CFL Teams Up With War Amps "CHAMP" For Safety PSA
September 30, 2003: Veterans National Council Requests Government to Extend Added Benefits to Widows
September 17, 2003: NCVA Requests Review of Extension of VIP Benefits for Widows of VeteransMay 12, 2003: Government Approves Further Benefits For War Veterans
April 30, 2003: War Amps To Present Medals To Ottawa Media
April 16, 2003: Veterans Affairs Decision To Grant Veterans Benefits To A Man Who Did Not Serve In The Armed Forces To Be Appealed
April 15, 2003: PEI Man Who Never Served In The Armed Forces Granted Veterans Benefits
April 3, 2003: Local War Amps Members in 2003 Calgary Safety Expo
February 6, 2003: Compensation For Denial of Benefits To Métis War Veteransupdated: July 31, 2007