Former Canadian figure skating champion Kurt Browning will host Canada's Walk of Fame gala in September, the annual induction of new Canadian celebrities into the Toronto-based Walk of Fame on Sept. 6, 2008.

My favorite Kurt program: "Serenade to Sonia"

FROM YOU TUBE

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NOTICE:I attended skating for 25 years (1981-2006) and really had a great time...but things change, so Kurt & I may not be as close as were once were, but I hope you'll enjoy reading about our backstage adventures!
Please also note: Kurt & I are not in touch at this time. Therefore, I cannot relay any messages or help you contact him in any way -- sorry!

BUT YOU CAN REACH KURT AT:

304 Park Avenue South, 5th Floor

New York, NY 10010 212.774.4336

212.774.8715 Fax

david.baden@imgworld.com

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Photo: Skate America, Indianapolis, IN: Oct. 1989

KURT: HAPPY 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF YOUR 1ST QUAD (MARCH 25, 1988)...AND THE DAY WE MET (MARCH 26, 1988)

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KURT CHAMPIONS ORGANIC BABY FOOD

TORONTO--(Business Wire)--

Clearly Canadian Brands (OTCBB:CCBEF) (the "Company") today announced the signing of 3-time Olympic Figure Skater Kurt Browning along with his wife Sonia Rodriguez, principle dancer with the National Ballet of Canada, to a two year exclusive spokesman agreement for its My Organic Baby Line.

As the leading manufacturer and distributor of organic baby food in Canada, My Organic Baby is thrilled to partner with Kurt Browning and his family. As a professional athlete and father of two young boys, Kurt Browning knows the value of making healthy eating choices. That's why he and his wife Sonia made the personal commitment a year and a half ago to transition their family to natural and organic foods.

"Having already made the commitment to eating and feeding organic foods, Kurt, Sonia and their children are the perfect addition to the My Organic Baby family," said Orlee Muroff, President of My Organic Baby.

"We are excited about this new relationship with My Organic Baby," said Kurt Browning. "It is reassuring knowing our children are getting the best, purist food available. I'm happy to spread the word on organic eating and feeding with other parents like us."

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Kurt Browning Champions Dog Adoption Program

Toronto, ON – Sadly, each year in Canada, tens of thousands of unwanted dogs end up in shelters because there aren’t enough homes. The makers of Pedigree® have launched the Pedigree Adoption DriveTM campaign to raise funds and find loving homes for shelter dogs across Canada. Joining Pedigree® in this important program is World Figure Skating Champion, and self proclaimed Dog Lover, Kurt Browning. “I know first hand how amazing it is to have a dog in your life,” said Kurt Browning, World Figure Skating Champion and Pedigree Adoption DriveTM spokesperson. “Growing up, we always had a dog, and I strongly believe in their ability to impact a person’s life in positive ways. In fact, as a child I even had a dog that taught me how to skate! I consider myself a true dog lover, which made getting involved with the Pedigree Adoption Drive campaign such an easy decision for me.” The goal of the year-long campaign is to raise $500,000 to go towards helping dogs – be that covering vet care, vaccinations, shelter and food for approximately 2,000 dogs across the nation. Shelter dogs make great pets. Adopting from a regulated shelter means the dogs have already received a clean bill of health from a veterinarian. They will have all their shots up-to-date and be spayed or neutered. Staff are also on hand to help make the selection process easier and can help choose the appropriate dog to fit your lifestyle - whether it be a high-energy puppy who could use the affection of a large family or a laid-back mature dog perfect for empty nesters. “There are too many dogs right now living in shelters waiting to be adopted,” says Kevin Lake, Marketing Director for Pedigree®. “The Pedigree Adoption DriveTM campaign is all about encouraging Canadians to consider adopting a shelter dog, even if you can’t adopt a dog right now, there are lots of other great ways people can contribute, just go to www.mypedigree.ca to find out how.” The makers of Pedigree® have partnered with 26 shelters across Canada and will be donating a minimum of $5,000 to each shelter to be used to provide support for dogs in their care. In addition, shelters will receive a digital camera that can be used to upload pictures of available dogs on to their shelter page on www.mypedigree.ca. The makers of Pedigree® will also be providing new dog owners with a Pedigree® Adoption Starter kit which includes wet and dry food, treats, coupons and a dog owner’s handbook that outlines helpful tips and information about dog adoption. About the Pedigree® brand Pedigree® is the number one brand of dog food in the world offering a wide variety of products for different dog life stages. As an innovative market leader, the makers of Pedigree® are at the forefront of dog nutrition and understand dog owner needs by providing a range of innovative products and resources. Pedigree® products are available at grocery, pet specialty and mass merchandise outlets.

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Kurt Skates to "Casablanca" & wins his 4th World Title

from You Tube

KurtKountry: An Unofficial Kurt Browning Website

Here's my page for KURT BROWINING's Gotta Skate IV:
CLICK HERE

For those of you who don't know and just surfed on in, Kurt Browning is a four-time Canadian and World Figure Skating Champion (1989-91, '93). He has been credited by the International Skating Union (ISU) with completing the first quadruple jump (a toe loop) in competition at the 1988 World Figure Skating Championships in Budapest, Hungary (where we met, see below) and is listed in; the Guinness Book of World Records for this achievement.

Browning, Zamboni Inducted Into World Hall of Fame

from USFSA.org

JHB Online exclusive photos of Mr. Browning @ induction cermony (Calgary, Canada -- March 2006

(12/15/05) - World Figure Skating Museum & Hall of Fame President Hugh C. Graham, Jr. M.D. announced today the 2006 elections of Kurt Browning of Canada and Frank J. Zamboni of the United States to the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame. Zamboni (posthumously) and Browning will be inducted during the 2006 World Championships in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, in March.

Kurt Browning (Canada)

Browning's amateur career included four Canadian men's titles and four World titles. He was the first Canadian man to win three consecutive World titles (1989, 1990 and 1991). Browning earned the distinction of winning the most championship titles by a Canadian singles skater with his combined four World titles. Browning also was a three-time Olympic team member. At the 1988 World Figure Skating Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Browning made history by being the first man to land a quadruple jump (toe loop) at a World Championship. In addition to jumping records, Browning's trademark has been his incredibly fast footwork and interpretive skating, such as his Casablanca routine at the 1993 World Championships.

After retiring from eligible skating in 1994, Browning, a native of Caroline, Alberta, won three World Professional Championships. He has continued to remain active in figure skating as a choreographer and sports commentator.

Born on June 18, 1966, Browning was inducted into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame in 1994 and Skate Canada Hall of Fame in 2000. His charitable work includes being the creator and sponsor of the Kurt Browning Junior Skating Awards. Browning is also the author of "Forcing the Edge" with Neil Stevens and his children's book, "A is for Axel: An Ice Skating Alphabet."

KURT HAS A LIFE OFF THE ICE, TOO!

Born June 18, 1966 in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada to Neva and Dewey (Arnold) Browning, Kurt was raised in nearby Caroline, Alberta...and is therefore known as "The Kid From Caroline". He has two older siblings: a brother, Wade; and a sister, Deena.

On June 30, 1996, My buddy, Kurt married Sonia Rodriguez, who is a Pricipal Dancer with The National Ballet of Canada.

Kurt Browning and his wife, Sonia Rodriguez, welcomed their new son, Gabriel Browning Rodriguez on Saturday, July 12, 2003. According to Kurt, Gabriel has "black hair and lots of it." Gabriel weighed a healthy 8.5 pounds. We are told both Sonia and baby are doing fine and Dad has remained "amazingly calm." (Congratulations Sonia & Kurt!)

Here's to a great family!!!

A Story Of True Friendship

HOW WE MET

To me, the most important title Kurt holds is "My Buddy." We met in 1988 at the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. It was outside the arena. Mom was busy trying to fit my wheelchair into the trunk of the small (understatement) Soviet-made automobile being used to being used to transport us from the hotel to the arena and back. I saw someone running out of the back of the building. It turned out to be Kurt! Because there was no such thing as accessible seating, my wheelchair was put on a platform at rinkside near where Kurt had accomplished his famous "Quad". That was a good thing. He wasn't very famous in those days --especially to an American, like me! I might not have recognized him.

He rapped on the car window, but they weren't electric... and I didn't have the strength to roll them down. So mom had to stop what she was doing to help me. I congratulated him on the Quad. Kurt simply said: "I just wanted to tell you... you are the best fan!" With that, he was gone.

Years later I found out others had told him about me. I had been attending competitions since 1981, and had been fortunate enough to be befriended by many skaters.

Our dear friend, Rosalynn Sumners has been instrumental in bringing us together.Thanks Roz! We love you!!!

Since then, Kurt & I have formed a lasting and enduring friendship, which has truly changed my life. I have been extremely blessed to experience the incredibly warm and caring personal side of this extraordinary man.

What kind of friend is Kurt?

Let's just say that Kurt has done much-- both good & bad--through the years, as does any friend...you can read about the good things on this website: For example, he gives the nicest hugs; and he can make a fairly decent hot fudge sundae!
The best ingredient : LOVE!

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Kurt & I may not be as close as were once were, but I hope you'll enjoy reading about our backstage adventures!

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Dubreil & Lauzon Strut Their Stuff

....as the pay homage to Kurt:

For Lauzon and Dubreuil, it was Kelly's voice on the loudspeaker but it was Kurt Browning's soul in their program. The former Canadian singles star's memorable rendition of Singin' in the Rain during a TV special 10 years ago inspired the Montreal dance pair to adopt the tune to their own designs. "I think Kurt is the best skater ever," Dubreuil said. "Even if he never did one jump, he still would have been amazing."

"We told him about (the program) and he sent his video and told us to use it how we wanted."

Could Kurt have been an outstanding ice dancer?

"If he could find a girl to follow him around," Lauzon quipped.

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