The vision of the Canadian Paralympic Foundation is to enrich, broaden and diversify the lives and health of Canadians with physical disabilities.
The Paralympic Movement offers people with a disability the chance to not only enjoy sport and recreation but to excel! Of the 25 sports on the Paralympic Games program, some are unique but most have simply been adapted through rules or equipment to allow the athletes to reach their full athletic potential. Even those individuals with severe disabilities can now become more fit, develop their self-confidence and experience the liberating benefits of sport.
At present, Canadians with a physical disability are significantly less likely to participate in recreational or competitive sports when compared with able-bodied Canadians.
April 2, 2012 - The Canadian Paralympic Foundation announces the
“Pennies for Paralympians” Campaign
for more details click here
The Flower Sale has ended and raised over $15,000.
Many thanks to the citizens, businesses, retirement homes and churches of Cobourg that helped raise $15,000 in the days leading up to Easter. They all rallied and bought the potted spring flowers until the Foundation sold out. All proceeds will go toward sending Canadian paralympic athletes to the Games in London and support the grassroots paralympic movement.
For pictures of happy supporters of our flowers click here
Canadian Paralympic Foundation send a team to the Achilles
St. Patrick's Day Run/Walk on March 18, 2012
Everyone had a great time! Check out the pictures from the event.
London 2012 Paralympic Games,
August 29 to September 9, 2012
