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I had a really special day at the Country 105 Caring For Kids Radiothon. I was there answering phones and helping take donations for the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation. It felt really good to be part of something that helps so many kids and families. The...

I had a really great time visiting the seniors at Age Care Seniors Community. I was invited as a guest speaker in Calgary to share my life story as someone living with cerebral palsy, and I felt very grateful to be there. I talked about some of the challenges I have...

On Thursday I was invited to speak again at the Kids Brain Health Network at The Westin Hotel in Downtown Calgary. I shared my story, my journey, and how Trexo has truly changed my life. Trexo isn’t just a device to me, it gave me movement, strength, and a new sense...

I was invited back again, actually for the third time!, to speak with the Physiotherapy students at the University of Alberta. I had such a great time sharing what life with cerebral palsy is like for me, and this time I also got to demo my Trexo Robotic Walking...

I got to go back to the Alberta Children’s Hospital again this year for Patient & Family-Centred Care Week 💙 It was so special to walk around, say thank you, and hand out treats to the amazing staff who make the hospital feel like a place of care and kindness —...

I recently got the chance to meet with the Mayor of Calgary, Jyoti Gondek. It was really exciting to chat with her, and I even put my hand up to ask a question in front of a big group of people. My question was: “How are you planning on making Calgary more accessible...

Hi Guys, it's Alex, I am so excited to share some big news with you! I was asked by The Health and Physical Education  Council of the Alberta Teachers' Association (HPEC) to be featured on the cover of their newly renamed Activate Journal and of course I said YES! I...

Hi guys, it’s Alex! I’ve got some fun news to share… My old Billy shoes finally had holes after all the walking I’ve been doing in my Trexo. So, I had to get a new pair—now I’m up to 11 pairs of Billy shoes! They go with every outfit and are so comfy for walking. I...

Hi, it’s Alex! I just got back from an amazing week at Camp Horizon in Kananaskis, and I had the best time ever! Even though it rained for two whole days, my best friend and I didn’t let that stop us—we braved the high ropes and even tried archery in the pouring rain!...

I kicked off the new year in the best way possible—by going to the Calgary Wranglers game on January 1st! It was such an exciting game, and the Wranglers played so well, beating the Canucks 4-2. The energy in the arena was amazing, and I had so much fun cheering for...

Hi friends, it’s Alex here! Last Friday was an amazing day because I got to visit the Limitless: The Disabled World art exhibition in Calgary, and I really want to share it with you! This exhibit is happening at the Scape Marda Loop building until November 18, so...

Hey everyone! I wanted to share about an amazing day I had recently at Pinebrook Golf & Country Club. I was helping out with Easter Seals to raise money for Camp Horizon and other awesome programs. It was so much fun! Why Camp Horizon Matters Camp Horizon is a...

Hi everyone, it’s Alex! I want to tell you all about the amazing day I had at Winsport Sledge Hockey in Calgary. If you don’t know what sledge hockey is, it’s a super cool sport where you sit on a sled with blades and use sticks to move around on the ice. It’s made...

Hi everyone, it’s Alex! I had the best time ever as an ambassador at the Litco Law Dancing with the Easter Seals Stars 2024! This event was super special because it helped raise money for Easter Seals who help people with disabilities, just like me, by offering...

Last Saturday, I had the chance to volunteer at the Adapted All Sport One Day Event in Calgary, and it was awesome! The day was full of different adapted sports, and it was a lot of fun. The best part? It was free for anyone who wanted to join. You just had to sign up...

Hi Guys, it’s Alex I had a great day today - I got to showcase my Trexo Robotic Walker at the CP Kids and Families Adapted Bike Clinic, and it was amazing! The Start of Something Awesome The day started in a large warehouse space that was perfectly set up for the...

Last night’s Blake Shelton concert in Calgary was amazing and way more than just an ordinary concert— and guess what, Gwen Stefani showed up! For a long-time Blake fan like myself, this event wasn’t just another concert; it felt like the party of the year! Kickoff...

I joined the PONI Lab as a research assistant in February 2024. I am going into my second year in the Health & Physical Literacy Program at MRU. Living with cerebral palsy allows me to bring a patient perspective to the lab. I support the Team by developing media...

On Saturday Feb 3rd, I was involved in presenting an amazing event called A Robotic Walking Café Scientifique Event at TELUS Spark in Calgary. What is a Café Scientifique? It is a place where you can come to explore the latest ideas in science and technology. It is an...

I had the most amazing time at the CP Kids and Families Holiday Party! The whole place was like a magical wonderland, and I got to do so many cool things. There were stations for all sorts of activities, and I had a blast exploring each one. First, I got to pick out a...

I had an amazing day at the Alberta Children’s Hospital's gait lab yesterday! They use marker-based motion capture to help kids like me with cerebral palsy get a better handle on walking. They stuck these little markers all over me, and as I moved with my manual...

Yesterday I was asked to speak to a group of Physio students at the Pediatric Physiotherapy lab at the University of Alberta, Calgary Campus. It was a great experience, and I’m excited to share it with you. There were two other participants with me, and together we...

I got to speak at the Century 21 Canada National Conference in Calgary for Easter Seals Camp Horizon. A big thank you went to Century 21 Real Estate for their incredible support, and it all happened at the Telus Convention Centre with over 650 people! 🎉 Speaking on...

I was asked by CP Kids and Families to say thank you to a group called 100 Women Who Care for their donation. This is an organization that helps local charities by nominating them to receive $10,000+ from its caring members. I talked to them about how the money will...

"I went to Camp Horizon this summer, and I had lots of fun and made new friends! I love going to Camp Horizon because it is set up for kids and adults like me. Some of the highlights of camp were archery, high ropes, singing in mandarin at a campfire, and the peddle...

I was recently asked to be a Parks Canada model for accessibility at the Cave and Basin in Banff. My family and I were asked to be in a photo shoot to promote how accessible the Cave and Basin is. It was a very fun family trip and it’s pretty cool that the Cave and...

In June 2022 I raised caterpillars from larvae into adult butterflies. So today I released nine painted lady butterflies which was very fun. When I went to release the butterflies the first time only a few came out of their habitat, but after lunch I tried again. This...

This is a little story about how I got inspired to play hockey. One night, I was watching my favourite tv show called “Battle of the Blades” and 2 female hockey players were competing, Amanda Kessel and Natalie Spooner. They inspired me to want to play hockey so I...

I have been horseback riding since I was 7 years old but I’ve been around horses since I was very young because my uncle is a farrier and my grandparents had horses. I’ve been at many horseback riding places over the years and have ridden many different horses in my...

What makes you a Battle of the Blades Superfan? I NEVER miss watching the show with my mom, dad and my two sisters - we are triplets and all love Battle of the Blades but I am the SUPERFAN! I have cerebral palsy but am very active. I have been inspired by Violetta...