I have learned so much about patience and how to adapt to specific needs of different individuals in a group setting, says Danika Milne, a volunteer at CPABC’s Surrey Dance Without Limits program. She feels that one of the best things to do when working with people with cerebral palsy or any other disability is to […]
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Volunteer of the Month: Mehrnoush Izadi – Making the most of her opportunities
By Dan Chalcraft and Lexi Macdonald Finding a home away from home For Mehrnoush Izadi, a 27-year-old Pitt Meadows resident, adjusting to life in Canada was difficult due to the fact that everything around her was new and unfamiliar. Along with one of her brothers, she immigrated to Canada in 2011 from Dubai, in the […]
Lighting up Children’s Faces: July Volunteer of the Month Kiersten McMaster
Lighting up children’s faces Smiles, laughter, and learning new dance moves is how Kiersten McMaster would describe the participants’ experience at the Cerebral Palsy of British Columbia Association of BC’s Dance Without Limits program in Richmond. She believes that the Richmond dance program is beneficial for the children since it gives them a […]
Inspired by Community: June Volunteer of the Month Julia Halipchuk
“I have been comforted and been inspired by the CPABC community..” Julia Halipchuk, a young engineer living with cerebral palsy, is a prominent figure at the Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia through her role on the Board of Directors and her presentations at various events. Julia feels close to the CP community as […]
Power of Potential: May Volunteer of the Month Precilia Kong
“I truly believe in potential” “Through personal interactions and befriending Lauren, Stacey and everyone at the youth groups, I have learned very valuable lessons that shapes me to be a more sensitive, understanding and less ignorant individual.” Precilia Kong is a Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia (CPABC) program assistant volunteer with the Youth […]
