Thank you from James Martin

James Martin is the snowboarder that was lost for a 4 days and 3 nights on Mount Seymour, and miraculously surivived. He sent a thank you email to the team....


"Once again, I would like to thank all of the North Shore Rescue Team for not giving up and I am very happy that you rescued me. I am in Ontario, staying at my Mom and Dad's while I recover. I am doing alright and the frost bite is healing well. My feet are still swollen but I am starting to move around a lot better than I was. Doctors figure I will recover completely with no plastic surgery needed.

On Saturday January 10, 2009 my parents had a welcome home party for me. Many of my friends, family and neighbours attended. We explained to everyone how the North Shore Rescue Team are all volunteers and would appreciate any donations that they would like to give.

Again, I can not thank you enough for saving my life, and as I said in one of the interviews I can not repay you enough for everything that everyone did to rescue me.

When I return to Vancouver I would like to meet with the team to thank everyone in person. I am also interested in helping the North Shore Resuce team by becoming a volunteer, helping raise donations, speaking to different groups on my experience and the importance of being prepared.

Sincerely,


James Martin"


Thanks James, we look forward to chatting on your return!