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 | 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...
by ParticipACTION | Mar 5, 2019 | Active Champions, Benefits, Disability, Newfoundland and Labrador, Sport
Being active has always been a way of life for Raeleen Baggs & her family For many young Canadians, playing sports growing up is almost as common as going to school. And if you weren’t on a sports team of some kind, you were likely signed up for dance...
