Mercury Hope

Mission Statement:
To improve the lives of the neediest of orphans and widows
by supplying clothes, shoes, blankets, school supplies, and
non-food items into any country where our Canadian soldiers
are deployed as Peacekeepers.

Who is Russell D. Storring ?

Canadian soldier Russell D. Storring deployed as part of the UN Peace Keeping forces to Afghanistan in 2003. On his dangerous patrols, he was compelled with humanity to do something for the orphans and children of war. Russell contacted from Afghanistan his Mom & Sister, The Tamworth Legion and volunteers back home to get started a collection of clothes and school supplies. Then he arranged all the logistics to ship things needed by these children halfway around the world !! Over 14 TONS of relief (with another 7 tons in transit) have reached these children in less than 6 months from Russell's decision to really make a lasting difference in his career beyond the call of duty. Biography of Russell written by his proud Mom: From the age of three, Russ knew he wanted to be just like his father, a soldier. His father was his hero. He would 'play' soldier any time any of his friends would visit: we always lived in the country, and he had the freedom of the forest and fields, to be a 'soldier'. He joined army cadets, ( first in Campbellford, Ontario, then when we moved to Marlbank, in Madoc, Ontario ) at age 11 and after 4 years and being promoted through every rank, he was still too young to join the army , so another rank, was "invented" for him, and he stayed another year. While in cadets he spent one summer in the Yukon, and he thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Upon completion of grade 11 at Madoc High School, I agreed to "sign him in early" to the army because I knew he wasn't going to be happy until he was there. His first 'posting' was RWANDA, in 1994, and as far as I can see, this changed his life. He was only 20, but when he returned home, after having seen much more of life / death than he ever expected to see so early in his career, he was a much more caring, compassionate, and giving person, especially when it came to children. Being a husband, and father of three young boys, has given him another insight into being a caring and loving person, and this shines through every time he is in the presence of his family. His hero passed away three years ago April, but Russ and his three boys visit him at a nearby cemetery, often. So few words for such a busy life of my youngest son Russell... Heather.

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