Courage Canada Trail Ride Is Back

Lorna Hamilton Reporter

Curtis Anderson and his supporters are gearing up for the 18th Annual Courage Canada Trail Ride to Support Brain Injury, taking place on Saturday, May 27.

Anderson is a 20-year extremely severe traumatic brain injury survivor following a devastating head-on collision with a bull’s head while competing in a bull riding event at the Ponoka Stampede on June 26, 2002. Anderson spent three weeks in a drug-induced coma and then spent a week short of a year in therapy learning how to walk, talk, regain the use of his left arm, and basic life skills. Over the past years, Anderson has continued to make improvements in his recovery, all the while working to help others enduring similar injuries.

“After 20 years, I know the bottom line that there is no such thing as I can’t with anything you want to do in life,” commented Anderson, emphasizing the importance of a positive mindset in overcoming obstacles.

Anderson actively engages with schools and public events throughout the province and Western Canada, sharing his story and inspiring others. “During your recovery, you are going to climb mountains and walk through valleys, but that is what builds character to see how strong you are, and what you are made of,” stated Anderson, highlighting the resilience needed during the healing process.

In 2004, Anderson initiated the Courage Canada Trail Ride to raise awareness of brain injuries and promote their recognition.

“I wanted to give other brain injury survivors a chance to be around horses and spend time in the sunshine,” explained Anderson. The event has grown over the years and includes a 10-mile ride on pasture, followed by a roast beef supper and a silent and live auction at the

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Applicants will operate the route as an independent contractor subject to Buffalo Trail Public Schools Board policies and procedures as well as the National Transportation Safety Code and Transportation Compliance in Alberta requirements.

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Buffalo Trail Public Schools

1041 – 10A Street

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T9W 2R4 e-mail garth.rapson@btps.ca or

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2023 Courage Canada Trail Ride

18th Annual Courage Canada Trail Ride

To Support Brain Injury Awareness

Curtis Anderson and Friends!

Saturday, May 27, 2023

1 mile North of Minburn on RR 102 then 1.5 miles West on Township 504

Registration- 9:00 a.m. - Starts 10:00 a.m.

$40 for the day/ kids under 10 free Sunday- Cowboy Church at 10 a.m.

Tickets available at UFA

Bring a bag lunch and water for the trail

Doors Open 5 p.m. at Innisfree Rec. Centre Supper at 6:00 p.m.

Silent and Live Auction, Cowboy Poetry, Live Music Featuring - Bryce West Contact

Karen Anderson: 780-592-2268 or Curtis Anderson: 780-581-4802

Donations will support the following organizations:

Ponoka Halvar Jonson Centre for Brain Injury

Lloydminster

And Area Home

Vermilion

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