Jimmy finds calm and clarity outdoors, whether paddleboarding on still water, snowshoeing through fresh powder, or fly fishing beside a quiet river. On weekends, he heads outside to breathe, reset, and return feeling restored for the week ahead.

Jackie has loved movement since her school days, and that enthusiasm still carries her through swimming, cycling, running, yoga, strength training, hiking, and paddling. For her, movement is a way to stay strong, grateful, and connected to the outdoors.

Patrick Russell runs to stay healthy, mobile, and strong for the future. After being seriously injured in a car accident at age five and told he might not walk again, running became a testament to resilience. For Patrick, movement is nature, family, long-term health, and freedom.

Victor and Francia believed in moving through life together, hand in hand. Their walks, routines, and commitment remain a lasting example of love, heart health, and togetherness.

Devan got her first skateboard at eight and quickly turned the city into her playground. From building ramps to making up tricks and chasing speed, skating became a way to explore, connect, and carry freedom wherever she goes.

Isaiah began wheelchair racing at nine and found far more than sport. Through training, travel, teammates, and competition, movement opened doors to friendship, confidence, and possibility. A bronze medallist at the 2011 Parapan American Games, he continues to train with the dream of representing Canada.

Emma started playing golf at three, learning by watching older players and returning to the course with steady focus. Inspired by professional golfers and proud of her own progress, she keeps practicing with one clear mindset: never give up and try your best.

Gabriel runs nearly every day and uses movement as therapy, meditation, advocacy, and self-love. As someone living with HIV, Gabriel shares his story through Positive Youth Outreach and reminds others that HIV does not define or limit his life.

Yvette stays active through pickleball, Tai Chi Chih, walking, and time with her grandsons, moving for health, joy, and connection.

Sailing runs through Norman’s family, from his grandfather to his Olympic sailor father. Now he is chasing his own dream of representing Canada, while learning that sailing is not only about competition, but also teamwork, resilience, and helping others improve.

Jen loves the connection of horseback riding and hopes to make equestrian sport more accessible for Black youth through representation and riding grants.

Eric began Kung Fu at 10 and built a life around martial arts, coaching, discipline, and giving 100 percent.

Nelly moves through dance, biking, and scooting, finding music, speed, friendship, confidence, and joy in each activity.

Andrew and Maria move through open air, family memories, and shared adventure, staying active so they can keep up with the next generation.

Madhu has crossed channels, lakes, deserts, and long-distance courses, but for him endurance has always been about friendship and community.

Gledis conheceu o slackline há dois anos e se apaixonou pelo desafio desde a primeira tentativa. A prática virou uma meditação em movimento, feita de respiração, foco e responsabilidade consigo mesma, apoiando cura, coordenação, postura e longevidade.

Hakima Hoseini runs for physical health, mental strength, faith, and confidence. As a Muslim woman who has often felt judged in sport spaces, running helps her feel grounded in her body and connected to a larger community.

Ben started hockey at four and loves the speed, the goals, the bench cheers, and the friendships that make the game fun.

Ambroise Stevens-Paquette found more than strength in Olympic weightlifting. Through training, mindfulness, and connection to self, the sport helps her move through doubt and believe in what she can do.

Geoff Bogo finds connection through wind, water, waves, and the feeling of flying over the lake. Foiling keeps him physically challenged, mentally present, and grateful for time outside.