Kate and Grace are writing about their Paralympic adventure on their blogs.
Grace's Blog and
Kate's Blog
On the January 25th 2010, the girls flew to Vancouver, toured the official Olympics/Paralympics media centre and met CBC news reporter Teresa Lalonde.
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Excerpt from Kate's Blog, January 26, 2010
What is his name and Disability.?
Luke Donavon. He is a Paraplegic. He was paralyzed from the T-10 vertebra after a freestyle miscalculation in Monte St.Anne, Quebec in 2002.
How did he feel when he knew he would get to ski again?
He received the injury at the beginning of the ski season. Didn't get to ski again until a year later. He was on a mission. He wanted to be like all his friends. Sad that he couldn't do what he used to be able to. took him two months to get used to that fact.
How often does he train?
5 days a week. Usually in gym,pool and ofcourse on his slopes. He loves to be skiing. He is a ski machin
How tough are the slopes?
Luke has been everywhere! He is not a huge fan of Black Diamond Runs or the Terrain Park. He likes challenging blue runs. Races on Women's Olympic hill. Like to be part of the crowd, no matter how tough the slopesare
How does he feel, knowing he made it this far.?
Great. He loves the anticipation of the big journey ahead of him. Not an easy road at all! Lots of tough trainers. Loves meeting all the people. Luke quotes, i never put my tail between my legs, in the face of scary and adverse situations.
Luke's ski goals are: