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3-Dimensional Cad Cam Design

Fast-forward to today and Craig Atwood has a new lease on life, literally. A few years ago he suffered a heart attack and received triple-bypass surgery.

The Captain recalls, "I was lying in the hospital bed wondering how I was going to take care of my son - who has a rare genetic disorder and is mentally handicapped - the rest of his life since he lives with me. I remembered the Heel Ad-Vantage, and how I was almost there if I had not quit. I made up my mind that maybe in the infinite wisdom of the Universe, maybe some things come to you when you really need them, not when you want them. I swore when I was able to get back on my feet again, I would resurrect the Heel Ad-Vantage. I had proven it was a good ides then, and it is still a good idea today."

Equipped with a solid business plan, 3-D images, fashion illustrations, sketches, a demonstration video, a host of creative ideas, and a lot of gumption - the Captain is on his

way to, in fact, resurrect the Heel Ad-Vantage.

Heel Ad-Vantage is currently seeking manufacturing quotes and licensing opportunities. The Captain plans to visit the best accessory and footwear trade shows in the country over the next year, networking and moving into the next phase of his plan. The Heel Ad-Vantage is at a very exciting stage, and it will be wonderful to watch all the places it goes from here.

When asked about his future for Heel Ad-Vantage, he said, "Once I have implemented the Heel Ad-Vantage on the consumer market and see if - in fact - there is a market there, I plan on setting up a studio and shop for producing my own designs. I see myself having my designs manufactured and going on the road to trade shows. Ultimately, I envision the Heel Ad-Vantage going down the runway at a fashion show in Milan, Italy. So I guess you might say, I plan on developing the Heel Ad-Vantage for the rest of my

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