Marianna Figueiredo 2011 Provincial Easter Seals Ambassador Twelve-year-old Marianna Figueiredo remembers a time when she was younger and able to take a few steps independently. Today, in order to maintain her independence, Marianna requires orthotics and canes to support her mobility. Marianna’s muscle strength cannot keep up with the growth of her bones. As a […]
2010 Easter Seals Ambassadors
Lara Wong 2010 Provincial Easter Seals Ambassador Lara Wong, 13, lives in Toronto with her mom and dad, two older brothers, Brook and Christian, and a pet guinea pig named Lucky. “Give me a high five.” That´s how Lara´s brother, Christian, congratulated his sister when she announced that she was chosen to be the 2010 […]
2009 Easter Seals Ambassadors
Kaitland Clapp 2009 Provincial Easter Seals Ambassador Eleven year-old Kaitland Clapp swims, plays soccer and likes sailing. She is also a great singer and is learning to play the alto saxophone in school. Her younger sister, Madison, 4, has been known to complain about the noise when Kaitland practices the sax. It is hard to […]
2008 Easter Seals Ambassadors
Julia Oliver 2008 Provincial Easter Seals Ambassador Julia Oliver is a very active 12-year–old whose extra curricular activities include: electric wheelchair hockey, horseback riding, Girl Guides, school choir, cross county, track and field and other fitness programs. A Toronto native, Julia is excited to represent Ontario’s children and youth with physical disabilities and plans to […]
2007 Easter Seals Ambassadors
Nikky Henderson 2007 Provincial Easter Seals Ambassador Yannique (Nikky as she prefers) Henderson brings an extremely positive outlook to her role as Provincial Ambassador. This 12 year-old, Toronto native is passionate about sharing information with others about all disabilities – those that are visible and those that are not so obvious. She feels compassion for […]
2006 Easter Seals Ambassadors
Kaitlyn Lenchak 2006 Provincial Easter Seals Ambassador 12-year-old Kaitlyn Lenchak brings her optimism and public speaking abilities to her role as Provincial Easter Seals Ambassador. Very comfortable talking to others and answering questions about her disability, Kaitlyn is an established community speaker. She was the ambassador for York Region in 2005 and has met many […]