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Easter Seals New Brunswick  Ambassador

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Easter Seals Nova Scotia Ambassadors

Easter Seals Ontario Ambassadors

Easter Seals Prince Edward Island Ambassador

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Erin Boe – BC Easter Seals Ambassador

When the British Columbia Society for Children with Disabilities read Erin’s article Autism Opens Doors in the Richmond Review we knew that she would make a great ambassador. Within minutes of meeting her, it was apparent that she was excited and eager to become an Easter Seals Ambassador. Her first question was, “is it possible to be an Easter Seals Ambassador for more than two years?”

Sixteen year old Erin Boe resides in Richmond, BC and is in grade eleven at Hugh Boyd Secondary School. Erin was diagnosed with high functioning autism when she was three years old. At her first event as an Easter Seals Ambassador, Erin was in her element. She gave a self-introductory speech, led the Jeopardy Game and took the initiative to introduce herself to many of the Money Mart Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay team captains.

This did not come as a surprise to us because Erin is an active member of her community. She is a youth journalist for The Richmond Review. Currently, she is a member of her school choir and the Richmond Youth Honour Choir, which performed at the Richmond O Zone during the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver. For the past twelve years, Erin has been an active member of the Girl Guides program. When Erin is not in school or out volunteering, she enjoys reading, watching anime, and browsing the web.

Erin has attended BC Easter Seals Camps for eight years either at Camp Winfield or Camp Squamish. For Erin camp is a special place. It is a place where she can fly as high as she can on the big swing, reunite with friends, and continue making special memories. Erin is excited to step into her role as an Easter Seals Ambassador. It is an opportunity for her to have new experiences and spread awareness about autism and Easter Seals.

The BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities is honoured to introduce Erin as a BC Easter Seals Ambassador. It is evident she is already making a difference for children with disabilities and will continue to do so.

Sarah Cheung – BC Easter Seals Ambassador

When we first met Sarah we were inspired by her ambition to live everyday to the fullest. Sarah has inspired her community by being a 2010 Paralympics Torchbearer.

Eighteen year old Sarah Cheung resides in Vancouver, BC and is looking forward to graduating from University Hill Secondary this June. Sarah was diagnosed with Type 1 Spinal Muscular Atrophy when she was nine months old. She plans to attend the University of British Columbia in September 2010 to pursue a science degree. During her spare time Sarah enjoys engaging in everyday teen activities such as chatting with her friends on MSN and Facebook, and watching American Idol with her parents.

Sarah refers to Easter Seals Camp Squamish as her ‘second home’ to everyone she meets. During a recent interview with Global News at the 2010 Paralympics 24 Hour Torch Relay, she expressed gratitude for support from her Easter Seals Camp Squamish ‘family’. Sarah describes camp as a place where she can forget about her disability and let her worries fall by the way side. While at camp Sarah loves to tie dye, roast marshmallows by the campfire and engage in conversation with new and old friends. Sarah is excited to take on this new role as an Easter Seals Ambassador. She is looking forward to sharing with others why camp is important to her.

The BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities is honoured to introduce Sarah as a BC Easter Seals Ambassador. Sarah would like everyone to know, “I don’t see myself as a person with a disability, but I see myself as a normal person because, even though it may take more time and effort for me to get certain things done, I can still do them and nothing can stop me!”