These athletes experience these challenges every time they compete – even with the help of a guide, it’s an amazing accomplishment.
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In Celebration of Canadian Paralympians 2010 Games Whistler Vancouver
on April 18th, 2010
by Nina Halliday-Thompson
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The Paralympic Games Are Over But Not The Spirit !
on March 23rd, 2010
by Nina Halliday-Thompson
The Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games was topped off with a spectacular closing ceremony at Whistler that was designed to not only thank the volunteers, known as Smurfs but also the true meaning of “sport” that was displayed by the Paralympians in Alpine Skiing, Biathlon, Ice Sledge Hockey and Wheelchair Curling events. Most Canadians held
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