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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...

I had such a great time speaking to the group from Kids Brain Health at the Alberta Children's Hospital! It was really exciting to share my story about living with cerebral palsy and how I got involved in the study where I trialed the Trexo Robotic Walking Device....

Last Friday was another awesome day as I got to speak with the second-year Physiotherapy students at the University of Alberta. Just like the previous visit, it was a fantastic experience, and I felt really lucky to share my story and help them understand cerebral...

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...

Why Camp Horizon is My Happy Place Every summer, I can't wait to go to Camp Horizon. It's the most amazing place where I have the best week ever! There are so many fun things to do, and they're all made for kids with disabilities like me. The giant swing is super...

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...

Yesterday, I had an awesome opportunity! I got to be part of Patient & Family-Centered Care Week at the Alberta Children's Hospital. Patient & Family-Centered Care Week is all about celebrating the amazing people who make the hospital such an special place....

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...