Team Independence '09

Team Independence successfully world record sky dives to coincide with the International Day of Disabled Persons (see news and multimedia).

On December 3, 2009 the “Team Independence” of David Shannon and Christopher Watkins (both individuals living with disabilities) will embark on a world record sky dive outside of New Orleans, La. in celebration of the United Nations International Day of Disabled Persons. The sky dive will be facilitated by Incredible Adventures Inc. (www.incredible-adventures.com) with whom Dave and Chris will Dream the Extreme.

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I am saddened that you are obviously a person with serious troubles.
A person much wiser than me once said that in the face of false beliefs it
is "better to turn the other cheek"

Good luck and God Bless

Chris Watkins

From this project has come a deep interest in circumpolar law and related treaty matters in both David and I. I have been looking at some language courses. If the spirit of international cooperation can be maintained as was evident in our project it bodes well for the future. We must all proceed in a prudent and principled manner.

I cannot say how much I enjoyed working with David and the project. but I also know it is just the beginning.

Cheers

Chris Watkins

Hi Everybody,

You will be happy to find we have uploaded some new videos under the multimedia section. They include footage from the North Pole.

Enjoy!! Thanks for all your support!!

Darren

Some of the top and toughest world Polar Explorers met in Longyearbyen Norway and gave David, Chris and Team Independence a coveted award. The twisted spike driven into the heart of a white marble base is etched with a compass and the words "North Pole". It is given to just a few. It was conveyed that the award was given because of the unique nature of the expedtion and the challenges faced.

We miss everyone and look forward to coming home. We are still healing up. We could not have accomplished this without community support from volunteers and sponsors. At every turn people were prepared to help including a member of the Lakehead Search and Rescue and several members of the Thunder Bay Police Department. The same evolved department Chris's grandfather and great grandfather were once the Police Chiefs. Thank you Thunder Bay.

David and Chris

David and Chris would like to thank Victor, Robert Russel and all the other amazing people in the Borneo operation without your help this simply would not have been possible. Also, every other expedition we came into contact with were prepared to assist in any way possible. When people work together there is nothing that cannot be accomplished. It was great meeting you all. Until we meet again.

David and Chris

We sincerely want to say thank you to all the people who supported us and who followed us throughout this wonderful project. We feel that it has been life changing and hope that it contributes to bettering the lives of many people in our communities.

Dave and Chris