THE DAHÜ PROGRAM
Accessible trails for all!
On July 16, 2019, Bromont announced that it had acquired two Dahüs and in doing so became the first town to offer free universal access to anyone wishing to borrow a Dahü. We plan to continue promoting Dahüs so that more municipal trails and parks can become accessible. We think everyone should be able to enjoy the beauty of nature.
PRESS REVIEW
Les Dahüs ramènent les personnes à mobilité réduite en montagne -ICI.radio-canada (July 16, 2019
Accessibilité universelle en sentiers: Bromont pionnière au Québec -Voix de l’Est ( October 21, 2019)
Bromont: deux fauteuils tout-terrains sont disponibles pour les handicapés -L’Actualité (July 18, 2019) Des fauteuils roulants tout-terrains arrivent à Bromont -Huffingtonpost (July 18, 2019)
Les personnes à mobilité réduite pourront visiter les sentiers de Bromont avec les Dahüs -Journal de Guide (July 16, 2019)
L’alpiniste Gabriel Filippi va pousser un dahü au Bromont Ultra avec son équipe -Distance + (October 2019)
Des jeunes handicapés s'initient au ski adapté -TVA Nouvelles (January 20, 2019)
Un fauteuil roulant tout-terrain pour les enfants -L’hebdo Journal (September 25, 2019)
LA GRANDE COULÉE, ORFORD
Reaching new heights!
Talk about a huge success! Some 20 volunteer runners came out to give us a helping hand so that 6 ASF participants could reach the top of Mont Orford during the Grande Coulée that took place on Saturday, September 14, 2019. We’re talking a climb of more than 4 km with a vertical drop of roughly 415 metres!
Robert Frosi and a crew from Radio-Canada ( The french CBC) came to this event and produced a documentary about Steve's involvement and ASF’s mission. This documentary has been viewed more than 365,000 times. We thank them for providing ASF with this exceptional visibility
THE STORY, BEYOND PERFORMANCE
You bring so much happiness to your participants and you infuse me with energy. Thank you for filling everyone’s heart with joy!
-Mrs Pagé, Dahü user
ADAPTIVE HORSEBACK RIDING
Try out inclusive activities!
We are extremely pleased to be able to offer, with the assistance of the Jardins d’Éden equestrian centre in Shefford, introduction to horseback riding. The centre has an access ramp and trained staff to ensure the safety of participants. Many ASF volunteers helped by arranging transportation, preparing the BBQ and accompanying participants in the stable. An experience that’s definitely worth redoing!
Lots of fun with Sophie Manuelian from Provence, France at Mount Orford
Sara Leclerc climbing for multiple sclerosis-Mount Ernest Laforce
MEC Race,10 km of trail running in Rawdon with the
La Grande Coulée at Mount Orford
Violette Cadrin-Lacaille, 87 years old at the top of the Townships’ Summit, Bromont
MEC Mount Royal’s Marathon Montréal
Alain Albourousse 62 years old, Mount Bernard’s Summit, Bromont.
Valérie (mother) and Camille from Mothers with Power Bromont
Mrs Pagé -Sunset at Mount Bernard in Bromont.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION NIGHT
Applauding the involvement of people who care!
October 20th was our volunteer appreciation night. It was a chance for us to thank our volunteers and recognize the importance of their involvement with our foundation. This event also allows us to get together and discuss highlights from the past season. It’s well liked by all and creates a sense of belonging to the ASF. In addition to being an enjoyable evening, it enhances the volunteer experience and helps us maintain a very high percentage of volunteer retention.
PETER & JOAN TREACY RECOGNITION AWARD
WANT TO GET INVOLVED AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
There are many ways you can help us improve the quality of life of our participants. If you choose to get involved by donating your time and would like to find out more about our programs, please check out our website for helpful information and/or to register directly online. If you wish to contact us directly regarding volunteering, you can call Martine at 450-243-5985 or by email at martine@adaptivesports.ca
This award, named after the ASF’s founder and his wife, recognizes one volunteer’s remarkable dedication toward the ASF and its mission.
During this year’s event on Sunday, October 20, 2019, the prize was Bruno Ducharme. Bruno has played a key role in developing our water skiing and Dahü hiking activities. Through his leadership, he helps to create positive experiences for all participants. Thank, Bruno, for
Chaiman
W Brian Edwards
Vice President
Emily Webster
Treasurer Keith « Skip » Eaman
Directors
Barbara Perry Cartmel
Steve Charbonneau
Howard Davidson
Margarita Gardiner
John Godber
Robert Winsor
25 YEARS OF MAKING DREAMS A REALITY
Emeritus Members
Peter M. Treacy
Alex K. Paterson
2019 has marked the Adaptive Sports Foundation's 25th year of serving people with disabilities. In 2018, the ASF Board reflected on the Foundation's 25 years of service to the Eastern Townships and contemplated what more we could do to help people with disabilities and their families.
From this process the vision to bring adaptive sports to people with disabilities across the Province of Quebec was born. We have produced a 5-year Strategic Plan to grow our organization. By 2022, we plan to:
• Make adaptive skiing available to anyone living with physical disabilities throughout the province of Quebec;
• Increase the number of chidren, adult and veteran soldiers with disabilities annually;
• Recruit and train a greater number of volunteers to meet the demand;
• Build new and expand existing partnerships with cities, organizations and schools;
• Grow our Winter and Summer Mobile Unit Program.
To realize these goals, we are working to raise $2.7M over the five year time frame.
With the dedicated support of our donors, Board, volunteers, participants and friends, we have raised over $850,000 this year. We have also begun planning for our Program expansion across the Province and look forward to telling you more about it over the coming years.
Thank you for your donations
Pledges and donations received between November 1, 2018 and October 31, 2019
Godin Family Foundation * R. Howard Webster Foundation * Hewitt Foundation *
Claudine and Stephen Bronfman Family Foundation **
Howard Davidson / Ledson Management Inc. **
Keith & Debbi Eaman **
W Brian & Anne Edwards ** Fonds Fondation UltraGiving
Christopher & Margarita Gardiner ** Mackay Projects Inc.
Nexcap Inc.*
The Peacock Family Foundation * True Patriot Love Foundation
Emily Webster **
Philip and Judith Webster **
Robert B. & Susan Winsor *
AIMIA INC. (in honour of Brian Edwards)
Laurent & Claire Beaudoin
CADS Quebec
Barbara Perry Cartmel **
Equipement Boni inc. *
Fondation Fusée
Bob & Connie Gardiner
KDC Knowlton *
Lara Drummond Foundation
David H. Laidley Foundation
Gordon & Patricia Oliver (in memory of Carolyn Oliver)
Canadianpond.ca Products Ltd. *
Quebec Paraplegic Foundation
RMR Association Quebec of the Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 14 Poppy Trust Fund
The Tenaquip Foundation
Ville de Bromont
Mary Webster
Association québécoise pour le loisir des personnes handicapées
IBM Canada Ltd. Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Affairs
Mike's Bromont
John G. & Susan Murphy
R. Howard Webster Foundation
Restaurant L’Imperial
S.G. Sport Marine
Pledge over 3 years
Pledge over 5 years
Adaptavie inc.
Camso inc.
Construction GFL inc.
Howard Davidson / Ledson Management Inc.
Le Domaine Château-Bromont
Alain Dubois
Fondation Jean-Luc Gravel et Brigitte Breton
G.J. Ménard Aménagement Paysager inc.
GoPhysio (in honour of Marie-Chantal Salvas)
The Highwater Foundation
Sylvain Hotte
J.H.C. Investments Inc.
Knowlton Lions Club inc.
Mathieu Lapointe-Moreau
Légion Royale Canadienne, Filiale
Cowansville #99
Peter Letko & Deborah Josephson
Sally K. McDougall
Nancy McFadyen
Catherine Milne
Mrs. Susan Mingie l Mingie Professional Corporation (in memory of Carolyn and Jefferey Oliver)
Georges Morin
Nuera Air
Tim Paterson
Pharmacie Brunet - Bromont
Michael Quigley & Janet Wilson
Royal Canadian Legion, Brome (Que. No 23)
Branch
Royal Canadian Legion - Branch #115, Hudson
Royal Canadian Legion, Sutton Branch #158
ROYER
S.R. Potten Enterprises LTD
Ski & Mode BRT inc / Ski Town Brossard
Sobeys
Peter Paul Treacy
L'Association des vétérans UN-NATO Région d'Ottawa et l'AMMC
René & Joane Vachon
Le Vaisselier
The Velan Foundation
Boyd & Susan Whittall
1832 Asset Management L.P.
AutoParc Stanley Inc.
Biron Groupe Santé (In honour of Bensadoun/ Poirier Long John Party)
BNC Gestion privée 1859
Boutique Ubac inc.
Lorraine Briscoe
James and Barbara Brodeur
Centre de Tri Melimax
Centre HiFi Sherbrooke
Sébastien Corbeil & Annie Théroux
Effie Coté
Martin Couture
DaRocha Webster Paysages
Gabrielle Davidson
Duke CPA inc.
Dynamitage PGP Inc
Enterprise
Susan Fitzpatrick
Fondation Daniel Moquin de l'Espoir
Fondation Papillon
Le géant du conteneur
Gestion Cristallin
Gestion Le B Inc.
François Giasson
GJ Ménard
Groupe DeVimy
Paul Harrison
Hovey Manor
Hydro Québec
Anthony & Barbara Kalhok
KSL Actionwear inc.
Marie-Élaine Hvizdak inc.
Gaetan Martel
Jean-Philippe Métras
Catherine Olivier
Alex K. & Joan Paterson
Pierre Fautex CPA Inc.
Stephane Provencher
Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec
Lucy Riddell & Kathy Nikidis
Francois Rivard (In honour of Bensadoun/ Poirier Long John Party)
Ronald D. Jones Consulting Inc
Rotoplast
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #77 Shefford
Systeme interieur waterloo 2018
Thule
W Barakett Md Inc.
The Webster Flicker Family Foundation
William & Jane Abbott
Martin Abran & Diane Perron
Académie Danse Barbara Desrochers
Louis-Marie Achard
Acier et Métaux Doucet
Susan Ackman
Pierre-Olivier Adem-Begin
Valerie Aitken
Alarme J.P. com inc.
ALARMEX inc.
Jordan Altman
AmeriSpa
Anctil - Égout Aqueduc
Elaine April (in memory of Carolyn Oliver)
Aqua-Blanc Inc
William Stewart Arbuckle
Richard Archambault
Arthur Malouin Ltée
Association des Pompiers de Bromont
Les Ateliers Jenik Inc. (In honour of Bensadoun/ Poirier Long John Party)
Alain Auclair (In honour of Bensadoun/ Poirier
Long John Party)
Audi Sherbrooke
Azimut Management
Nicolas Babkine (In honour of Bensadoun/ Poirier Long John Party)
John S. Ballard
Joy Banks
Tom Bata
Stéphanie Bazinet
Laurent Beauchemin
Julie Beauchesne
Jim Allen & Elaine Beaudoin
Anne-Josée Beaudoin
Anne Beaudoin (In honour of Bensadoun/ Poirier Long John Party)
Philippe Beaudoin (In honour of Bensadoun/ Poirier Long John Party)
Eric Beaumont
Pascal Beauregard
James & Michele Beckerleg
Eric Bélanger
Patrick Bélanger
Jocelyn Bélisle
Luc Bergeron & Lucie Côté
Mael Bernardin
Bruno Bernier
Guy Bernier
BGL Brokerage LTD
Daniel Bilodeau
Michel Bilodeau
France Bisson
Donald Bissonnette & Deane Brebner
Evelyn Blackwood-French
Robert Blain
Lionel & Patricia Blanshay
Stephanie Blanshay (in honour of Barbara Baudinet)
Amanda Blatt (in honour of Emily Webster)
Pierre Bohemier
Patrick Bohemier et Chantal Therrien
Bernard Boileau
Les Bois Saxby Inc.
Marie-Pier Bolduc
William Bossé
Bertrand Bouchard
Justin Bouchard
Stephanie Bouchard
Alain Boudreau
Fanny Boulais (In honour of Bensadoun/ Poirier Long John Party)
Pierre Bourdages (In honour of Bensadoun/ Poirier Long John Party)
Brasserie West Shefford (9258-0653 Quebec inc.)
Dany Breault
Marc Breton
Eric Brider (In honour of Bensadoun/ Poirier
Long John Party)
Marc Brien
Eric Brière
Sylvain Brosseau
Helen Bruneau
Alex Brunelle
Réal Brunelle
Renée Brunelle
Denis Brunelle
Roger Brunelle et Gisèle Labelle
Ginette Bruyère
Stéphane Cabana
Camlen inc.
Huguette Campeau
Réjean Carbonneau
Francois Carlier (In honour of Bensadoun/ Poirier Long John Party)
Barbara Perry Cartmel
Richard Cauchon
Charles and Suzan Cavell
Hugues Champigny
Calvin Chan
Gilles Chaput
Kim Charbonneau
Steve Charbonneau et Isabelle Charest
Claude Charette
Maya Chechelnitsky
CHIC CHOC
Christina Miller Real Estate Group
Daniel Cloutier
Club Danse Country Estrie
Kip & Jill Cobbett
Collège Mont Sacré Coeur
Les Conteneurs Ecomax
Emy Cordeiro
Cosior
Manon Côté
Alain Côté
Bertrand Côté & Mme Gesgroseiller
Caroline Couture
Robert & Judith Cowling
Gary & Beverly Crandall
Cristal Grondin Courtier Immobilier Inc.
Timothy & Sally Crocker
Jacques Cusick
Léonard & Carole D'Amours
Sylvain D'Amours
Jean-François Daigle
Alexandre Davidson
William Davidson
Lucille Davis (in memory of Carolyn Oliver and Marc Langelier)
Jean Pierre Delisle
Benoit Desautels
Xavier Desharnais
Normand Desloges
Martin Desnoyers
Caroline Sylvie Desrochers
Pierre Desrosiers
Denis Desrosiers
DGSYS Inc.
Christian Dion
France Dion
Dix-Onze Solutions
Peter Dlouhy & Kim Drummond (in honour of Barbara Baudinet)
Penelope Dobson
Ronald Domachevsky
Dôme de Morphée
Carole Domingue
Amelie Dostie
Genevieve Draper Hauser
Robert Dubé
Robert & Diane Dubeau
Alain Dubois
Alain Dubuc & Suzanne Beland
François & Laurence Duffar
Andrée-Anne Dufresne
Janie Duguay
Jonathan Duguay
Jacques Duguay & Adrienne Fortier
Michel Dumas
Peter & Judy Dunn
Ann Dupont
André Dupuis
Keith & Debbi Eaman
W Brian & Anne Edwards
John Edwards & Knut Nesse
Martin Edwards & Louise Auger
Marc Edwards & Marie-Josée Dumas
Toby H. Elhadad
Equipe Bérubé
Espace 4 Saisons
Excavation GAL
F.G. Edwards Inc.
Fairmount Le Chateau Montebello Faucher Plantes et Pavés
Ruth Fay
Ferme Cavalia
Colin Ryan & Alexandra Ferrier
John & Jane Fisher
David & Barbara Flam
FlexChef
Claude Flibotte & Johanne Blanchard
Julie Fluet
Barbara Forbes
Veronique Forget
Nathalie Fortier
Luc Fortin
Alexandre Fortin
Lisa Foster
Claude Fournier
Yanick Fournier & Lena Kleine
Mark Fredericks
Nicole Frenière
Daniel Gagnon
Louise Gagnon
Pier-Olivier Gagnon
Garage M.J.M de Bromont
Mélissa Garnier (In honour of Bensadoun/ Poirier Long John Party)
Danny Gaudreau
Stéphane Gauthier
Nicolas Gauvin
Jean François Gauvin (In honour of Bensadoun/ Poirier Long John Party)
Myriam Gehami (In honour of Bensadoun/ Poirier Long John Party)
Michel Gemme
Camille Gendron
Jocelyne Gendron
Daniel Gérgoire
Jean-Nicolas Germain & Julie Monty-Demers (In honour of Bensadoun/ Poirier Long John Party)
Long John Party)
Griflin Investements Inc.
Robert Grondin
Sylvie Hébert
Denise Hébert (in memory of Dominique Noiseux, Carolyn Olivier, Marc Langelier)
Lise Henri
Julie Hobbs (In honour of Bensadoun/ Poirier Long John Party)
Anne Holloway
Marie-Lynda Horth
Peter Casey & Diana Horwood
Julie Houle
France Hupé
Industrielle Alliance
Inspection ProSolution
Daniel Isabelle (in honour of Pierre-Karl Isabelle)
Pierre Jacob
Serge & Susan Jacques
JBW Wood floors for less lnc. (In honour of Bensadoun/ Poirier Long John Party)
Sandra Jewett (In honour of Bensadoun/ Poirier Long John Party)
Robert Johnston
Jubinville et associés architectes inc.
The KCMN Velan Foundation
John Keays & Louise Rioux
Sheila Kerr (in memory of Peter Kerr)
Claire Kerrigan
Michael Keys
Knowlton Golf Club, Ladies Committee
Roxanne Lacombe
Marc Maurice Lacourcière & Gretchen Anne
Timmins (In honour of Bensadoun/ Poirier
Long John Party)
Mathieu Lacroix
Richard Laflamme
Rémi Lafrenière
Denis Lague
Laiterie Coaticook
Sara Laliberté
Isabelle Lamarre (In honour of Bensadoun/ Poirier Long John Party)
Caroline Lanctôt-Benoit & Nicolas Fontaine
Eve Langelier
Langelier Assurance
Frédéric Lapalme
Jacques Lapensée
Jean-Guy Lapierre
Benoit Lapointe & Geneviève Cantin
Jean-Philippe Larouche
Andre Latraverse
Denis Lauzon
Lavallée, Lacasse & Poirier, notaires
Gilles Laverdure
Julie Lavoie
Louis & Sophie Leblanc
Pierre Leblond
Jean-Christophe Leclair
Pauline Leroux
Lettrage Graphico Tech inc.
Susan Liebrecht
Éric Loiselle
Lolë Bromont
Lou-Tec - Location d'équipments des Cantons-de-l'est inc.
Sophie Lussier
Clément Lussier & Lise Bessette
Brian Lynn
Ann Macaulay
Véronique Maheu
Arnaud Maigret
Claire Mailhot
Joseph Mainguy & Joan Murphy
Philippe Mainguy Rochette & Audrey
Charbonneau
Marché Lambert et Frères Inc. - Bromont
Michel Marcogliese (In honour of Bensadoun/ Poirier Long John Party)
Julie Marcotte
Étienne Martel
Michelle Martel
Michael & Judy Martin
Emmanuel Martin
Yan Martin
Michel Martin & Anne-Marie Brien
Winston & Eileen Mason
Masonic Foundation of Quebec, District of St.
Francis Masonic Association
Valérie Maurice
E. Anne McAra (in memory of Bliss Cartmel)
Neil & Helene McCubbin
John McDougall (In memory of Douglass
McDougall)
McKay Groupe Conseil Inc.
Paul McKelvey & Julie Dubuc
Hartland & Elizabeth McKeown
Peter & Joan McKinnon
Susan McKinnon Bell
James & Danielle McMullan
Dominique Ménard
Friends (up to $499) continued
François Ménard
Maurice Mercier
Kevin Messier
Messier Bicyclette
Brian Mingie
Carol Morin
Geneviève Morin
Jean-Marc Morin
Susan Moss (in memory of Frank Moss)
Moulées B.P.
La Naturopathe Moderne
Richard Naud
Jean-François Néon
Joseph Nolan
Marc Normandin (In honour of Bensadoun/ Poirier Long John Party)
Diane Norwood
Lawrence O'Connell
Katia Ostiguy
Louis N. Page
Marie Pagé
Mélanie Papineau
Jean-François Paré
Paul-André Paris
Hartland Paterson
Heather Paterson (in honour of Alex Paterson)
Gilbert Pelletier (In honour of Bensadoun/ Poirier Long John Party)
Cyril Pepin (in memory of Carolyn Oliver)
Thomas & Carolyn Perry (in memory of Bliss Cartmel)
Philip & Judith O’Brien
Mikkel Paulson et Caitlin Phillips
Steve Eric Picard
Francois Pilon
Sylvain Pineau (In honour of Bensadoun/ Poirier Long John Party)
Placements Montrusco Bolton inc.
Julie Plamondon
Véronique Plourde
Jocelyne Poulin
Charles Pouliot
Timothy Price & Denise Burke-Price Programmed Insurance Brokers Inc.
ProGym Sherbrooke
Fred Promoli (in memory of Carolyn Oliver)
Mélanie Quesnel
Linda Quintin
Natalie Quirion
André Raby
Anick Raby
Denis Rainville
Usha Rajadhyax (in memory of Carolyn Oliver)
Corrine Reid
Réno Brico-Roy
Restaurant Subway Québec Ltée
Marie-Josée Resther Belanger
Benoit Riberdy
Annie Richard
Louise Rioux
Jamieson Ritchie (In honour of Bensadoun/ Poirier Long John Party)
Réjean Roberge
Bruno Robert
Alexandre Robichaud
Sandy Robitaille
Bernard Rochette & Noreen Mainguy
Timothy & Diane Rodd
George-Paul Rogerson
Paul Rolland
Ropack Pharma Solutions (In honour of Bensadoun/ Poirier Long John Party)
Diane Ross
Jacques-Hervé & Barbara Roubert
Eric Rousseau
Lucie Rousseau
Martin Gendron & Stéphanie Roy
Sylvie Roy
Jacques Roy
Alain Roy & Marie Mercier
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #59 Gaspé
Claude Marie-ÈveRoyerRuël
Al Rutherford & Diane Lavigne
Martin Sauriol
Simon Scalabrini
Deborah Schofield (in memory of Carolyn Oliver)
Henry P. & Pat Schreiber
Julie Sénécal
Servisys
Eric Sévigny
Robert & Shirley Seymour
Adam Shine & Brigitte Roy (In honour of Bensadoun/ Poirier Long John Party)
Jean-Francois Simard
Pierre Simard (In honour of Bensadoun/ Poirier Long John Party)
Hugues Simon (In honour of Bensadoun/ Poirier Long John Party)
Phyllis Sise
Matthieu Skilling
Logistica Solutions
Vanessa Spaccucci (in memory of Carolyn Oliver)
Les Spiritueux Ungava
Isabelle St-Arnault
Alex St-Onge
William Stewart
David Stirling & Fiona Campbell
Peter & France Stone
Michael Svensson
Cedomir Tanackovic (In honour of Bensadoun/ Poirier Long John Party)
Yves & Hélène Tardif
Teledyne DALSA
Jean Tellier
Hope Tetrault
David Théberge
Donna Thériault
Yolaine Theroux
Diana Timmins
Brian Treacy
Sean Treacy & Lisa Difruscia
Julie Tremblay
Julie-Katerine Turcotte (In honour of Bensadoun/ Poirier Long John Party)
Kerrigan Turner
Jacquot Vachon
Patrick Vachon
Marie-Joëlle Vadnais
Ginette Valois ((in honour of Yan Martin)
Stella Vassallo (In honour of Bensadoun/ Poirier Long John Party)
Annie Vassel Badra
Jacob Veilleux
Sylvain Veilleux
Marie-Claude Viau
Martin Villeneuve
Louis Villeneuve
Virgin Hill Coffee Roasters
Viscope - I.V.S.P
Volta Électrique
Lucille Wakefield
Brian S. & Eva Waldron
André Warlop
Sophie Warren
Norman & Patterson Webster
Robert & Dorothy West
Emilie Weston
Leigh Williams
James & Gigi Wilson
Maria Yaitskov (in honour of Jordan Sacks)
John & Margaret Yaremko
Michael Zakuta (In honour of Bensadoun/ Poirier Long John Party)
Zeal Motor inc.
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