Category Archives: Disability
Sponsor Celebrates Special Olympics Athletes
Many companies will sponsor athletes and plaster thier name and image all over. But it is rare to see a sponsor talk about waht they have done for non-profits or charities. This is not the case for GV Snowshoes. GV provided snowshoes for the Canadian Special Olympics snowshoe team that went to Nagano, Japan. These are athletes that many times can not afford equipment or leasons. They will not be… Continue reading
The Amazing Olympics You Never Hear About
Athletes work hard at their sport. Many work odd jobs to cover a few expenses. A few live on less than $300 a month. As an individual with an intellectual disability, getting to the sport that you love can be difficult. Getting to practice can involve hours of transit time, on someone else’s schedule. And yet these athletes are the epitome of perseverance, dedication and truly love to compete. And the time to compete is apon them. Continue reading
To The Unknown Writer: Happy Shay Day
We have all received jokes in our e-mail, pictures of oddities, and off colour commentary. Occasionally we receive a story that is powerful and positive. I received this email at work, and I was struck by the delivery of the message. Have a read, and I will see you at the other end.
Two Choices
What would you do?….you make the choice. Don’t look for a punch line, there isn’t one. Read it… Continue reading
