Shortly after the Vancouver Olympics, viewers turned off their TVs, the crowds dispersed and visitors flocked to the airport. While most of the world moved on with their lives, for Vancouver residents, the Paralympic Games offered the chance for us to see more Games at an affordable price!
My husband and I took turns taking our son Jackson to see different Ice Sledge Hockey games. He was thrilled to see Team Canada beat Sweden 10-1. (It helped take the sting out of not being able to afford to see Team Canada play in the Olympics.)
I took Jackson to see Italy vs Sweden – and I was blown away by the strength, physically and emotionally, of these inspiring athletes. During intermissions, they played video interviews with some of the Canadian athletes. As the players told their stories, I watched my son learn about true bravery and hope.
I am so grateful that we got a chance to witness this remarkable sport and these incredible athletes in action. Canadian television aired the Paralympic Opening Ceremonies and I hope in the future that trend will continue and more of the Paralympics Games will be available to television audiences.
There are inspiring stories just waiting to be told in the athletes of the Paralympics. They have truly overcome their challenges and focused on what they CAN do in life, not what they CAN’T do.
Yes, I would say these athletes really are heroes – and their stories need to be told.
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