Velux Canada Hosts Derek Hatfield's Welcome Home

2:06 PM Fri 10 Jun 2011 GMT

'Canadian sailor, Derek Hatfield sharing stories about his participation in the VELUX 5 Oceans single-handed yacht race around the world at VELUX Canada Inc. on June 9th in Oakville, ON.' Courtesy of Ketchum Public Relations Canada Click Here to view large photo

Nels Moxness, President, Velux Canada and avid supporter and dear friend officially welcomed Derek back to Canada yesterday after he successfully finished the 2010/2011 Velux 5 Oceans Race. Unlike Derek's competitors, Derek's Spirit of Canada Campaign has raised the funds to support this campaign one kilometer, one supporting name on deck and one dollar at a time. Although amazing donations consistently flowed in from friends of the Spirit of Canada Campaign, the significant contribution from Active House made Derek's latest entry possible. (Active House is a vision of buildings that create healthier and more comfortable lives for their occupants without ...

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by Elizabeth A Kerr