by Siyue Liz Li | Dec 6, 2022 | Active Champions, Adversity, Barriers, Disability, Inclusive, Inclusivity, Mental health, Outdoors, Positivity, Recovery, Sports
The Active Champions Series is a monthly showcase of inspiring stories highlighting the importance of physical activity and sport in our everyday lives. Adversity comes in many forms, often when we least expect it. As someone who had an accident that left her with...
by ParticipACTION | Feb 16, 2021 | Active Champions, Adversity, Disability, Inclusivity, Paralympian, Sport
The Active Champions Series is a new monthly showcase of compelling stories from influential Canadians who make physical activity and sport a key part of their everyday lives. We hope these Active Champions will inspire Canadians everywhere to move a little bit more...
by ParticipACTION | Jul 19, 2019 | Active Champions, Adversity, Cancer, Hodgkin's, Mindset, Newfoundland and Labrador, Retirement
“You’ve got to create an active lifestyle that’s going to benefit you in as many ways as you can.” You’ve probably heard it all before, “You should be more active. You need to be engaging in physical activity to be healthy. You have...
by ParticipACTION | Jun 24, 2019 | Active Champions, Adversity, Benefits, Disability, Newfoundland and Labrador
“To be a champion of physical activity is really just about sharing my knowledge with others so they can seek their own journey to wellness.” Physical activity during childhood can mean different things to a variety of people such as running around the...
