Halifax NS

Sunday, September 21, 2025

Location: NS Commissionaires HQ, 229 Damascus Rd in Bedford

Local Charity: Paws Fur Thought

Timings:

8:00 am – Set up

9:00 am – Opening remarks

9:20 am – Walk begins

By 10:00 am – Walk complete

By 11:00 am – Tear down complete

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TEAM LEADS

Eleanor Taylor

Eleanor Taylor is a native of Nova Scotia who completed a 27-year career as an infantry officer and now leads community mobilization and advocacy in True Patriot Love, Canada’s Foundation supporting Veterans, Serving Members, and their Families. While in uniform, she had many rewarding experiences at home and abroad. She had the privilege of leading operations in Kosovo, Bosnia, and Afghanistan. She lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with her family. She is passionate about projects supporting systems change, Veterans’ wellness, and women in leadership. She is a Volunteer on the Veteran Women’s Council.

Melissa Norris

Melissa, originally from St. John’s, NL, served with the Canadian Armed Forces Health Services for 17 years as a Nursing Officer, specializing in Critical Care. She held postings in St. John’s, Halifax, Petawawa, Borden and retired from Halifax in 2016. She has 3 tours to Kandahar, Afghanistan as a trauma nurse at the Role 3 hospital – 2006, 2008 and 2010. She recently joined the True Patriot Love Foundation as their Coordinator, Events after volunteering with the organization for over 7 years. In that time, she participated on the 2018 Himalayas Expedition, volunteered with Warrior Sailing, was a veteran player at the Invitational for Heroes Golf Tournament, attended several National Tribute Dinners and even co-hosted the 2025 National Tribute Dinner in Toronto. Most recently, she was a member of Team Canada for the 2025 Vancouver-Whistler Invictus Games, competing in wheelchair curling (her team placing 4th!), swimming and alpine skiing. She is passionate about working with and sharing a voice for veterans’ wellness. She is also a mom, avid golfer and yogi, and writer/artist.

Terry Kelly, Former Honorary Colonel

At the age of two, Terry Kelly’s eyes were removed due to retinoblastoma, a rare, hereditary cancer.
At the age of seven, he left his home in St. John’s, Newfoundland to attend the Halifax School for the Blind, a residential school in Nova Scotia.Spending nine months a year away from home was not easy for Terry, however, the tough love extended from his surrogate house parents, retired military personnel, initiated Terry’s quest for challenge and developed his love of life.

As a musician this Newfoundland native has released seven full-length recordings, has shared the stage with Symphony Orchestras, and has performed his original music in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and for the troops in Afghanistan. He is most recognized for his inspirational song, “A Pittance of Time”.

As a result of an invitation from General (Retired) Rick Hillier to become a member of Team Canada Afghanistan, Terry traveled to Afghanistan and performed there for our troops.

Due to his many significant achievements, Terry Kelly has been invested into the Order of Canada; received honourary doctorates from the University of King’s College and Saint Mary’s University; has received the Canadian Country Music Association’s Humanitarian Award; was inducted into the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame; and is a former Honorary Colonel of 14 Wing Greenwood Nova Scotia .
As a professional speaker, Terry uses his life experiences to touch the hearts of many and has motivated tens of thousands to overcome personal challenges and live their lives to the fullest.