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'YOU CAN DO IT!'
2010 Celebration Essay Contest

The Canadian Paralympic Committee, and Petro-Canada is pleased to announce that Induja Chandrakumar, a grade eight student from Wilclay Public School was the grand prize winner with her essay titled “Free” where she put herself in the shoes of a visually impaired Para-Alpine skier.

It was fitting that Para-Alpine athlete and 2010 silver medalist, Josh Dueck, visited Induja’s Wilclay Public School in Markham on Friday March 11th and presented her with a 2010 Paralympic Games memorabilia prize pack. Induja and her class also had the privilege of interacting with Josh over lunch and heard his inspiring story.

“The essay contest provided youth across the country with an opportunity not only to remember and celebrate the 2010 Paralympic Games and the success of Team Canada but also to learn more about our athletes, Paralympic sports and the inspiring stories behind the Paralympic dream.” said Henry Storgaard, Chief Executive Officer & Secretary General of the Canadian Paralympic Committee.

More than 600 entires were submitted for the essay contest. Thank you to all schools that participated in the contest.

To Read winning essay please click here.

Para-Alpine Skier Josh Dueck and Grade 7/8 Class at Wilclay Public School

				PARALYMPIC SCHOOLS PROGRAM ESSAY CONTEST
					'YOU CAN DO IT!' 2010 Celebration Essay Contest The Canadian Paralympic Committee, and Petro-Canada is pleased to announce that Induja Chandrakumar, a grade eight student from Wilclay Public School was the grand prize winner with her essay titled “Free” where she put herself in the shoes of a visually impaired Para-Alpine skier. It was fitting that Para-Alpine athlete and 2010 silver medalist, Josh Dueck, visited Induja’s Wilclay Public School in Markham on Friday March 11th and presented her with a 2010 Paralympic Games memorabilia prize pack. Induja and her class also had the privilege of interacting with Josh over lunch and heard his inspiring story. “The essay contest provided youth across the country with an opportunity not only to remember and celebrate the 2010 Paralympic Games and the success of Team Canada but also to learn more about our athletes, Paralympic sports and the inspiring stories behind the Paralympic dream.” said Henry Storgaard, Chief Executive Officer & Secretary General of the Canadian Paralympic Committee. More than 600 entires were submitted for the essay contest. Thank you to all schools that participated in the contest. To Read winning essay please click here. Para-Alpine Skier Josh Dueck and Grade 7/8 Class at Wilclay Public School Visit www.paralympiceducation.ca to access activities and lessons plans to establish excitement, enthusiasm and knowledge of the Paralympics with your students.