Jennifer Lozinski, Regina Easter Seals Ambassador.

Jennifer Lozinksi, Regina Easter Seals Ambassador

Fourteen-year-old Jennifer Lozinski is the Regina Easter Seals Ambassador. Jennifer has cerebral palsy and sometimes uses a walker or wheelchair to get around. Some of Jennifer’s interests include spending time on Facebook, listening to her favourite artists such as Avril Lavigne and Hedley, and hanging out with family, especially her twin sister Michelle and both her grandmothers.

Jennifer knows first hand that Easter Seals programs help to develop self-confidence and independence for children with disabilities. “Jennifer has an awesome sense of humour,” says her father, Dave. While at Camp Easter Seal, Jennifer enjoys boating and shopping in the town of Watrous. She has also made many friends at Camp.

Rupan Sambasivam, Saskatoon Easter Seals Ambassador

Rupan Sambasivam, Saskatoon Easter Seals Ambassador.

Rupan Sambasivam is the Saskatoon Easter Seals Ambassador. He is an active twelve-year-old boy with cerebral palsy. He participates in activities both during and after school. Rupan was named School Safety Patroller of the Year at Forest Grove School for the 2007/2008 year. He is a sports enthusiast; in particular, Rupan is a big fan of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He has also travelled to Australia, Norway, France, and the Caribbean with his family.

At Camp Easter Seal, Rupan enjoys the activities at the Recreation Centre and thinks the camp counsellors are great. “Kids with disabilities are just like all kids – they like to play, learn new things and hang out with friends. That’s what it’s like at Camp Easter Seal.”

Easter Seals Ambassadors have a very important role with Easter Seals Saskatchewan. Throughout the year, our ambassadors represent children with disabilities at Easter Seals fund raising events within the province. Jennifer and Rupan each exemplify that special Easter Seals spirit – ‘the focus on ability, not disability’. Each one has participated in and benefitted from the programs offered by Easter Seals Saskatchewan: Camp Easter Seal, Summer Fun, and Adaptive Technology Services.