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Mission Report from TD 9815 - Outer Rim Squad, Badlands Garrison - Operation Storm the Wall - Objective: To raise money for Lung Health in the Province by climbing 48 floors of stairs; Support everyone at the event, climbers and non climbers. Mission Report / Montage Video http-~~-//www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMHg3gEl2qE Climb Results for the Competitive group. Best time 4:28 ( His third year in a role) Best firefighter time 6:43 ( With Oxygen tank and mask on) Yves' time : 8:49 ( in TD armor) Total Fund raised by the end of the Stairclimb event: $320 Email came in from the event organizer, Kate Jarvis: Hi Yves, Thanks again for joining us at Climb the Wall this year! I had a number of participants come up to tell me how much they loved taking pictures and seeing you there – Thank you!! Honestly, I was extremely impressed at how professional and involved you and your crew were in our event this year. I’m happy that you contacted us and took part in our event and I hope you consider us again next year! You are more than welcome to use photos from our gallery if they’d like to credit the images, they were taken by Jorge Posada. Thanks again to you and your crew! Kate March 3rd 2013, Sheraton Wall Center Hotel, Downtown Vancouver, BC. Legion members Aaron, TK 8394, and Yves TD 9815 showed up at 0800 at the registration desk. Some kids in the ballroom noticed us right away that we were from the 501st. Two recruits came out to be spotters and camera operators, Kurt and Katie. Both very close to applying for their Imperial Officer. Many climbers were thrilled to see the squad in action. We supported the firefighters, competitive and non competitive climbers by cheering them on and giving them high fives. The firefighters went up the stairs in full gear. Lots of kids showed up. There was even a Dad who had their two year old on his back while the mother would be spotting from the back while they went up the stairs. The Climb: My goal was to hit the 48th floor under 10 minutes, however on the day, I aimed for 7 minutes. Three climbers passed me after I started sprinting on the 14th floor. Personally, I don't think I have ever done anything this tense before with my armor or any costume. It was worth every minute of it on the climb. The volunteers and first aid attendants on the 20th and 34th floor were shocked when they saw me tackling the stairs. I tried my best to smile at them....... 8) Note: I was unable to use the Go Pro camera on my pauldron because it was sliding backwards as my shoulder moved. Took the camera off right before the climb. Overall, a delightful and meaningful event. Very good reactions from the climbers and volunteers. Special thanks to Katie D, who filmed the event and Kurt who took all the photos; Nick Norris, a friend of mines from the Vancouver Doctor Who group, took the photos as well as dressed up Captain Jack Harkness to sprint up the stairs. Photos: Global BC spotted me within seconds There's no need for this gentlemen, there are other ways to join the Imperial Army....... :M< Let's go trooper! Bring those knees up! According to sources, this man was suppose to climb the stairs in Gangnam Style.... One last stretch T -minus 3 minutes..... Aaron chilling out with eveyrone.... I'm pretty sure that lady in the back was listening to " Call me Maybe" Right after the climb, I did 30 push ups. So one more time: Before the climb: After the climb: Post Climb Dinner: A very rustic Sage and Rosemary Roasted Chicken, with Spaghetti Fritters and Asparagus wrapped with bacon.