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The Neil Falkner Memorial Scholarship Fund

There is value in a life fully lived.
– Neil Falkner

Neil Falknerneil falkner of whistler, bc, died skiing in the Canadian Rockies on April 12, 2002 at the age of 32. Neil was a ski patroller on Whistler Mountain for five years. A lover of the outdoors, he was an avid mountain biker and motorcyclist, leading motorcycle tours through the back roads of B.C. in the summer, and back-country and downhill skiing in winter.

A scholarship in Neil’s memory was established with Outward Bound Canada in 2003. Outward Bound Canada is a leader in outdoor education, providing wilderness expeditions with for people of all ages and abilities. Participants experience physical and emotional successes, pushing beyond their ideas of what is possible. Students learn the technical skills demanded by travel in the wilderness and develop adaptability, responsibility, confidence, integrity, persistence, and the ability to work with others.

the ravenThe Neil Falkner Memorial Fund will provide a scholarship annually to a grade 10 student at the school Neil attended, Britannia Secondary in East Vancouver, and a grade 10 student in the Whistler/Pemberton area where Neil lived and worked. Scholarships will be provided equally to young women and men.

You and/or your organization are encouraged to donate to the memorial fund in Neil’s memory. An annual contribution will help ensure opportunities for years to come by keeping the fund solvent. You are also encouraged to pass this message to others who may be interested in making this legacy a reality. A tax receipt for donations of $20 or over is provided by Outward Bound.

Your donation should be sent to:

Attn: Angela Benoliel
The Neil Falkner Scholarship
Outward Bound Canada,
82 West Rd.,
Huntsville, ON
P1H 1M1

Cheques should be made out to ‘Outward Bound Canada’ with Neil Falkner Memorial Fund identified on the face of the cheque or in a cover note. Canadian privacy legislation protects donors’ identities. Please advise Outward Bound if you want Neil’s family informed of your support.

Our hope in establishing this fund is to create a living memory of Neil and enable young people to appreciate their connection to the mountains and wilderness of British Columbia and learn to experience it safely with the love and respect that Neil developed in his lifetime.

Thank You.

Judy Lynne, mother of Neil Falkner

On behalf of the Memorial Fund Committee: Lucy Falkner, Scott Falkner, Judy Lynne, Chris Roscoe.

If you have any questions about the Scholarship Fund, are interested in attending or organizing a fundraiser, want to donate a prize for a fundraiser, or provide assistance in any way, please contact Judy Lynne at 604.886.7334 (judy.m.lynne@gmail.com).

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