Paralympics: "Kids of Courage"

I was browsing around this morning, procrastinating from finishing my report cards, and discovered a couple of very neat Paralympic resources for supporting Paralympic Athletes, and for explaining Paralympic challenges to kids. One has a great section explaining how to play Sledge Hockey for kids!

They are free, and on Pfizer Canada's "MoreThanMedication" website, Pfizer Canada being a proud sponsor of the Canadian Paralympic Team since 1996, and a major supporter for Canadian Paralympic Athletes. (Sorry, this means some folks may have to temporarily suspend their distaste for DrugCompanies to be able to enjoy these items.)

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* Kids of Courage is a free full-colour e-picturebook which you can download to read with or read to your kids. An audio version of the story being read aloud is also provided.

http://www.morethanmedication.ca/en/paralympics/kofc/index.html

"Written by Canadian author and educator, Cynthia Pratt Nicolson,

these stories about Canada's most inspiring athletes were created

to help Canadian families celebrate our Paralympic Team.
The e-book follows the story of two young people

who overcame challenges to fulfill their dreams.

Their stories prove that no dream is too big

– and that, if you believe in yourself,

you really can do anything.

Kids of Courage was inspired by

– and is dedicated to –

Canada's remarkable Paralympic Team.

Their unshakeable spirit and determination

reminds us that

no dream is too big to reach for

– and achieve.

You can also download and share the audio version – introduced

by 2006 gold-medal winning Canadian sledge hockey star and

2010 Paralympian Brad Bowden."

Pfizer.morethanmedication.ca

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The 2nd item is a very short inspirational film about Team Canada Sledge Hockey player Todd Nicholson, and the power of believing in yourself.

Pfizer is donating $5 for every time it is viewed and shared, to a total of $50,000. When I viewed it today, the amount reached was $28,340. And no, I have not received any other communications from Pfizer.

http://www.morethanmedication.ca/en/paralympics/

If you want to, you can watch this film and share the link to help the Canadian Paralympic Team reach the maximum donation of $50,000.

And to learn more about Canada's Paralympic Team,

their dreams and accomplishments,

visit

http://www.paralympic.ca/index.php

and in French

http://www.paralympic.ca/fr/

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Great Information there!!!