For the past 15 years, I have had the great privilege of representing our country on the international stage. To get there, I have received invaluable support from various partners, groups, associations, organizations, sponsors and individuals to help me realize my Paralympic dream.
Today, more than a decade later, I realise the importance of all those people who have been involved, in one way or another, in the pursuit of my sporting career.
That's why today I'm taking the time to get involved with different causes to help people in need. I am writing these words because we have just participated in a few activities that support causes such as sick children, handicapped children, underprivileged people or even closer to me, athletes in need.
Every cause has a purpose and we all have to give back in our own way. Despite the fact that we are all busy with our daily tasks, it is important to have a structured plan of action. We need to choose the issues that we are passionate about on a daily basis and that give us the determination to go further as a society. By working together, we can make our province and our country a better community for our youth of tomorrow.
Take time to think about what you really want to achieve in the next few months, personally, professionally and philanthropically.
It would be so easy for all of us to stay at home in our daily comfort? Let's be proactive together and help our neighbour without expecting anything in return. I had the privilege as an athlete to be mentored so well by people who believed in me. Today, I know that it is my turn to give back to the next.