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Adversity
Meet the inspiring man who didn’t let tetraplegia define his life
Discover how Sam Sullivan, a former Vancouver mayor with tetraplegia, is creating lifechanging opportunities for other people with disabilities to get active.
8 ways to help girls and women be physically active
Whether it’s swimmer Penny Oleksiak, soccer player Kadeisha Buchanan or skier Marielle Thompson, women in Canada are dominating the world stage of sports and athletics and inspiring young women to lead active lifestyles. With March 8 being International Women’s Day,...
Overcoming mountains of adversity
The Active Champions Series is a monthly showcase of inspiring stories highlighting the importance of physical activity and sport in our everyday lives. Adversity comes in many forms, often when we least expect it. As someone who had an accident that left her with...
Active Champions Series: Chantal Petitclerc
“No matter where you are in your life, physical activity plays an important role.” Adversity. It can come at any time and take on many different forms. For a young Chantal Petitclerc, it came at only 13 years old when an accident stole her ability to walk. Instead of...
Local champions of physical activity: Changing mindsets & changing lives
“You’ve got to create an active lifestyle that’s going to benefit you in as many ways as you can.” You’ve probably heard it all before, “You should be more active. You need to be engaging in physical activity to be healthy. You have to get your butt moving!” That...
Local champions of physical activity: Setting an active example for everyone
“To be a champion of physical activity is really just about sharing my knowledge with others so they can seek their own journey to wellness.” Physical activity during childhood can mean different things to a variety of people such as running around the playground,...