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Ordinary people that want to do extraordinary things realize dreams.

Carpe Diem 88 announced 2^nd Annual Awards on birthday of fallen soldier.

Winnipeg, April 9, 2011 – Carpe Diem 88 Inc. proudly supported the recipients of its second annual humanitarian awards. The foundation created in memory of Cpl. James Hayward Arnal – whose birthday falls on April 9^th – a total of $6,235 was presented to an individual and a team of thirty four.

$1,235 was presented to Shelby Guenette of Winnipeg who will be travelling to Mexico to build a home for a less fortunate family. Shelby is no stranger to humanitarian work and is currently studying at the UofM to become an architech.

The main grant – worth $5,000 – was presented to Jeremy Ens of Winnipeg on behalf of a team of thirty four Scouts. The group of Scouts Canada has planned a detailed adventure to build a total of four homes in Mexico. They have now reached their fund raising goal totalling $80,000 and announced their intentions to Hayward, the mother of Cpl James Hayward Arnal, to dedicate the fourth home in his name.

In a heartfelt gesture of gratitude, the three Venturer/Rover Scout Groups made Wendy Hayward an Honorary Scout. She was presented with the Scout’s scarf and woggle specific to the Scouts Canada Mexico Challenge.

“Like my tour in KAF, serving the troops, supporting these individuals are like a gift to James.” said Wendy Hayward, Founder and President of Carpe Diem 88 Inc. “We are so proud of these young Canadians and do this in honour and memory of James and in fact of all our fallen heroes. Every year, ordinary people doing extraordinary things, is redefined with every application we receive, unique to these outstanding individuals.”

Released April 9, 2010

Joashua, Katie, Emily, Ashley

Recipients of our first awards!

"It is amazing what these young individuals are setting out to accomplish.", said Wendy Hayward, mother of Cpl Arnal, Founder and President of Carpe Diem 88 Inc. "Just as James was an inspiration to so many people, so too are these recipients."

Released February 4, 2010:

A DOG NAMED JIMMY !