Air Canada Foundation brings inspiring youth to Milan for once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to cheer on Team Canada
Source: Air Canada The Paralympic Games embody the resilience, determination, and spirit that define the power of sport. This March, sixteen-year-old Blake carried those same qualities with him to Milan. A dedicated high-performance hockey player, Blake's life changed suddenly in January 2024. Two days after returning to Victoria from a tournament in Las Vegas, subtle aches he experienced during competition led to a diagnosis of transverse myelitis. Within hours, he was flown to a children's hospital for emergency care. The rare condition, which causes inflammation of the spinal cord, resulted in a loss of mobility and a profound shift in Blake's identity as an athlete. Despite the challenges of navigating this new chapter, Blake never lost his optimism or passion [...]