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Given to Robert to commemorate his playing career as a running back from 1984-1989. This alumni ring also celebrates his 1st round draft into the CFL, a moment which Robert is especially proud.

This photograph represents Robert’s spirit and determination on the field. Proudly wearing number 33 he would help Simon Fraser University win the Shrum Bowl in 1980.

MVP magazine captured a proud moment for Robert when he was selected by a jury of his peers to be one of the CFLs best running backs.

Jacket worn by Heather during the 2012 Ontario Winter Games. Heather was selected by the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association to be the Assistant Coach for Team Hefford.

Medal won for her 1997 win as Assistant Coach with the Aurora Panthers Novice A team in Coburg against the Brampton Canadettes.

Mug gifted to Heather to commemorate the Aurora Panthers Novice A Provincial Championship win. Heather’s coaching skills helped lead the team to victory in 1997.

Puck and match report framed in honour of Kris’s first NHL game. He played with the Detroit Red Wings against the Minnesota North Stars.

Jersey from the first year the Pheonix Coyotes became an NHL team. This milestone year was doubly important for Kris as he was given the Assistant Captain position, continuing his legacy of team leadership.

Jersey worn by Kris after being given the ‘C’ and named Captain of the Winnipeg Jets for their final season before their relocation to Pheonix. This marked a high point for Kris’s NHL career and a strong endorsement of his leadership skills.

Plaque awarded by the Association of Canadian Ultrarunners which recognized Erlinda’s outstanding achievement of 8 records made in 1 race at 3 Days at the Fair, a 72-hour race. Incredibly, Erlinda was 74 years old and ran in the W70+ age category.

Certificate awarded to Erlinda in 2022, by the International Association of Ultrarunners for running the world’s best performance for a woman age 80+ at her favourite race ‘3 Days at the Fair’ in Augusta, New Jersey.

This Tilley Hat was worn by Erlinda during all her races since 2014, and was signed in 1999 by Sir Edmund Hillary, the famed New Zealand explorer.