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Meet our Ambassadors, and learn more about their unique stories.
Rick Hansen Wheels In Motion Ambassadors Bryce Clarke
Officer with the Edmonton Police Service's Gang Unit. Cyndy McLean
Director of the Health and Performance Centre at the University of Guelph. Harley Nott
"You never get over the injury but you learn to accept it and dynamically evolve as your needs grow and change."
Jake Lawless
"I try to go through my day with an optimistic attitude and with the goal of making positive change in our world." Jerry Mariano
World traveler and forward for the Toronto Power Wheelchair Hockey League
Jim Milina
"The ascent of a mountain is really a metaphor for our struggle against whatever barriers exist for us in our lives." Josh Dueck
One of the best sit-skiers in the world: Winner of four consecutive Canadian Championships, IPC World Downhill Champion and Canadian Champion, Paralympic medalist, ranked first overall in Canada. Joshua Dvorkin
“I have a physical disability. I do not let it define me, but it often makes me stand out from others.” Justin Tilson
"Be willing to change and grow... be curious and explore new things." Ken Wind
"Get out there and experience life; don’t let negativity hold you back." Kevin Murphy
“I do have limits, but to my five-year-old it’s just Dad out there playing hockey.” Kimberly Joines
Para-alpine sit-ski racer Kirsten Sharp
“My motto remains: ‘The only failure is failing to try.' ”
Luke Anderson
"Clearing your minds of unhealthy inner tensions allows you to show your true self."
Marc Ross
"We all have an inner knowing that we can tap into."
Margaret Conquest
"Spinal cord injury isn’t a life sentence, but a different way of looking at life." Paul Newton
Paul is looking for a greater understanding and appreciation of life.
Robb Dunfield
"No one can stop change from happening, but we can learn to deal with change effectively." Sonja Gaudet
2006/2010 Paralympic Gold Medalist in Curling, 2009 World Champion.
Teri Thorson
"I love life, and try to live in the moment, not take it for granted."
Marika Van Dommelen
"The reality of day to day life in a wheelchair isn't easy, it's amazing at how much it takes to do so little."
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