Volume 1, Issue 4
Is this your first time picking up Possabilities?
Prepare to be inspired.
Thanks in large part to Mileieu Family Services, Andrew Csanyi is working his dream job – a mini-shift at a popular Surrey eatery. Obliging and enthusiastic, Andrew dives into his job the moment he walks in the door. His boss admits he was a little skeptical about hiring Andrew, who has mild Down’s syndrome, but says it was a wise move – “he’s by far the most reliable person on staff.” Page 3
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Josh Sam and his fellow track and field participants were “smiles from ear to ear” in South Surrey as they earned ribbon after ribbon during the second annual Bayridge Invitational Elementary Track Meet. And from what we could see, the athletes didn’t seem to mind where they placed – as long as they got a chance to compete like the children without disabilities. Page 9
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Wheelchair rugby. Yes, you read that right – wheelchair rugby. Richmond is about to host the 2010 World Championships and Team Canada’s chances of nabbing gold are good. But to get gold, the Canadians have to get past the mighty Americans, the world’s top-ranked wheelchair rugby team. See more on this amazing sport, Page 10
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Ask Bev Young what she likes about the Chilliwack Opportunity Society and her answer might surprise you – it gives her a place to do her homework and dish dirt about her beloved Vancouver Canucks. The society has been advocating for the public acceptance of people with developmental disabilities for 40 years. Find out what makes it so special. Page 4
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If you’re looking to be inspired, look no further than Ramesh Ferris, who hand-cycled across Canada to raise awareness about polio. Ramesh is about to speak at the UN about his Cycle to Walk campaign, which aims to eradicate polio in developing countries. Polio paralyzed Ramesh’s legs for life but he says he always finds the positives in life. Page 11
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