This story is told through the eyes of 13 former members of 23 Field Squadron. Part war diary, part personal accounts of battle, and part insight on leadership in combat and the human condition, this collection of stories describes in detail what it is like to go war.
In support of Wounded Warriors Canada — a national mental health service provider supporting organizations and professionals exposed to trauma, and their families.
1,000 km
Paddled in 2025
$100K CAD
Raised in over 5 weeks
2026
Kingston to Ottawa
Last year, we paddled 1,000 kilometres down the historic Ottawa River from Lac des Outaouais to Westboro Beach, Ottawa, raising $100,000 CAD over a five-week expedition as a team initiative focused on resilience and fundraising.
This year, Gasparotto Group is paddling from Kingston to Ottawa on a new expedition, while inviting Canadians from coast-to coast to Do Hard Things too through Paddle for Resilience by taking on their own journey in support of Wounded Warriors Canada.
In 2026, Paddle for Resilience is a DIY fundraising campaign. We invite YOU to take part by paddling wherever, whenever, and however you choose, or simply by donating, helping raise funds for veterans and trauma-exposed professionals.
Paddle for Resilience 2026 - From Jun 27th to Sep 7th