Testimonials
Testimonials – Winter Program 2012
“This is one of the greatest programs for disabled people in Quebec. After three years of learning to ski, I could proudly say that I’m skiing today, with full assurance and control. Thanks for this foundation to have allowed us to gain freedom and acquire more self-confidence in outdoor activities, and thanks to all devoted wonderful instructors sharing with us their life experience in ski and in life. Thanks a lot for people like you.”
Hafsa Chaar, student, February 25, 2012
*****
"Introduction to skiing or Cirque du Soleil? The experience has been intense and amazing. One word, thank you! The accompaniment, instructor quality (Lucie), her assistant (Josée), your team is really perfect. I am finishing the training session with the taste to start again or rather, to continue. Skiing is a winter activity that will allow me to be with my family, to enjoy winter with them. "(Translation)
Helène Turmel, student, February 25, 2012
*****
"The experience with the foundation is fantastic! The impossible seems far, because being on the slopes with a tremendous support from my instructors, it is not far from us to grow wings. It is the pleasure of going down on skis while having the assurance of good security. Thank you the Adaptive Sports Foundation." (Translation)
Karine Jauvin, student, February 23, 2012
*****
"Hi Peter,
Thanks again for this special "certification' last Saturday. It is really remarkable to be part of this wonderful organisation that really focuses on the wellbeing of the people in need....
Everybody in the organisation are so incredible ...
Congrats once again
Jean-Pierre Pilon
Group 1. "
Jean-Pierre Pilon, student, February 22, 2012
*****
"Hello Peter,
You can imagine how much I already look forward to next year.
The program this year was not only encouraging for me as a skier in search of autonomy, but an opportunity to establish better contact with people quite extraordinary, exceptional people that I love to see and see again, each week.
It's nice to see how you represent so much happiness, for all your participants.
You not only give them the chance to excel, but undoubtedly to achieve what they never thought feasible, in their condition.
For my part, never wanting or even agreeing to take the place of someone else, I just hope to keep mine and help encourage others .., to try, to persevere, to appreciate ...
I cannot find the words to tell you how it's impressive to see you go.
Thank you, thank you very much! " (Translation)
Richard Lecours, student, February 26, 2012
*****
Dear Marie-Lyse,
Actually, I wanted to write and thank you for all the attention that you gave for Jocelyn.
The small ceremony was really successful and it was really touching to see the joy in the face of each person receiving their certificates. The first girl had tears in her eyes. It’s to tell you up to what point you do good to those who have some type of a difference. Nothing is impossible and I really tip my hat. You are all wonderful.
I would like you to convey my gratitude and appreciation to all the volunteers who have really done a wonderful job. We must thank them for their efforts, their patience and the joy they show when there is a small or large success. They are always there to encourage them. It's really amazing to see them all so cheerful and always happy to be there despite the fact they could all be very well sitting in their living room ... But no, they have at heart to help people experience extraordinary things, who could not without them, just like Jocelyn experiences this year.
A special "Thank You" to Elizabeth for the private lessons from which Jocelyn has benefited. She was really patient.
So to all of you, "THANK YOU" with all my heart and I hope Jocelyn will have the chance to return next year.
THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU. (Translation)
Ginette Lépine
Ginette Lépine, mother of Jocelyn Plouffe, student, February 27, 2012
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Hello
A quick note by email to thank you most sincerely for my adaptive skiing days on February 18 and 25, 2012. I really enjoyed my days of outdoor and skiing.
Thank you so much for the organization because without you, this wonderful activity would not exist! Thank you to all the volunteers who help the foundation.
Please, please thank, on my behalf, my five volunteers who took care of me for those two Saturdays. The two volunteers were Gisèle, and Robert Vaillant on the 18th and three volunteers on the 25th were Treacy, Kristy and Darcy. I really had fun with them and I am keeping fond memories.
For me, the snow conditions were perfect on the 25th of February. I felt more in control because the snow was abundant.
I'm looking forward to next season!
See you and good day! (Translation)
Luc Labonté "
Luc Labonté, student, February 28, 2012
*****
Mary-Lyse,
Please thank Peter for me x 1000 more times to the team that worked with me. Basically to everyone involved in this great organization, you guy’s make it possible for us to have a normal life, smiles on our faces, sense of pride , accomplishment THAT is irreplaceable! Thank You.
This experience was absolutely Awesome, for lack of words, I enjoyed even the falls, lol. Glad to hear that I was doing well because I’m planning on being there again next season.
Thank you again soooo MUCH
Vickie Schanck
Vickie Schanck, one-time student, March 2, 2012
*****
Ski Program 2010
“The program has given John confidence to try new physical challenges. He has experienced a sense of freedom for the 1st time since his stroke in 2008. Today’s race did not go perfectly for him, (2 tumbles), but he was very happy at the end of the event. The wonderful thing about this program is it leaves you ready to come back tomorrow and sad the season is over. ALL the volunteers were always encouraging and joyful. This is truly an amazing group! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.” - Sharon Tibbo (Spouse of student John Tibbo) March 6, 2010
“Jamais je n’aurais penser, un jour, pouvoir faire du ski avec mon fils. Cette activité est genial, lui a donné beaucoup de plaisir. Au plaisir de vous revoir l’an prochain.” - G. Beaudoin (maman de Francis Beaudoin) 6 mars 2010
“Cette activité a permis à ma fille Eve-Marie de connaitre les joies de la competition et de la pratique d’un sport organisé pour la première fois. Je souhaite que cette activité??????? Encore longtemps.” - Patrick Lefèbvre (papa de Eve-Marie Lefebvre) 6 mars 2010
“Permet à Rose de pratiquer un sport en plein-air avec TOUTE sa famille. Rose fait des progress physiquement et rencontre une foule de gens extraordinaires.” - Carl Béliveau (papa de Rose Béliveau) 6 mars 2010
“Ce programme est fantastique. J’ai appris à skier avec la foundation et pour la 2ieme année, j’ai beaucoup progressé. Merci beaucoup et bonne continuation” - Hafsa Chaar (étudiant 49 ans) 6 mars 2010
“Bonjour, Je suis déjà allé faire du ski ailleur puis je trouve que vous êtes bien organise car j’ai comme l’impression que c’est moi qui contrôle mon siège.” - Isabelle Gauthier (étudiant 20 ans) 6 mars 2010
“Quel pur Bonheur de pouvoir skier TOUTE la famille. C’est FSHE qui nous a permis de pouvoir le faire. Merci beaucoup. Jasmine adore cela et son sourire le confirme à chaque descente. Merci à tous.” - Lyne Loiselle (maman de Jasmine Daigneault) 6 mars 2010
“Je ne croyais pas possible. Le fait de skier avec ma fille depuis sa méningite. Gabrielle adore l’action et avoir de <feelings>. Le ski lui en procure; plus on va vite, plus elle aime ça, séecuritairement évidemment! La première descente fut émouvante pour papa et grand-papa. Pouvoir skier avec sa fille et sa petite fille; ça na pas de prix. Grâce à vous, votre organisation, votre temps et votre générosité, nous vivons des moments magiques! Merci à tous!” - M. Perreault (papa de Gabrielle Perreault) 6 mars 2010
“Vous m’avez donner la chance d’aller dehors de profiter de l’hiver, d’apprendre à faire du ski mais surtout à m’accepter moi meme. Merci! You give me a chance to go outside, enjoy winter and learn to ski, but especially you have taught me to accept myself. Thank you!” - Rose Béliveau (étudiant 11 ans) 6 mars 2010
Soldier On February 2010
“J’ai énormément apprécié cette occasion de prendre de la vitesse et de faire un sport genial malgré labsence de mon pied droit. Merci beaucoup.” - Blaise Lapointe
“Ceci fait une énorme difference, car tu oublie le mal et la souffrance de ton corps. C’est un sentiment de liberté qui te permet d’être comme tout le monde, la liberté de movement, lesentiment de liberté, un corps sein dans un esprit sein. Je recommande personnellement que tous les gens blesses passé par cette activité a fin de guérir plus facilement car ce sentiment de liberté est inapplicable l’amour de la liberté, du sentiment appartinente.” - Sylvain Latulippe
“Objectif Attent:
1.J’ai réalisé mon rêve en refesant du snowboard
2. Vous m’avez permit d’avoir de nouveaux rêves
3. Je veux vous remercier tous votre équipe pour le précieux temps que vous m’avez donné.
4. Je vais parler de vous à tous mes frères d’armes qui sont dans ma situation.
5. Merci pour la belle semaine. “ - Martin Renaud
“Cette experience fût des plus exaltante. J’ai pû retrouver un sentiment de liberté que je n’avais pas ressenti depuis longtemps. Le professionalisme et l’expérience don’t vous avez tous fait prevue étaient hors du commun, je n’ai jamais participer à aucune activité ayant ce niveau d’excellence. J’ai définitivement retrouvé une joie de vivre, je ne m’étais pas entendu rire depuis tellement longtemps, quell plaisir. J’aspire à devenir totalement autonome à la pratique du ski oû enfin je pourrais faire une activité avec mon conjoint, ce qui nous manqué depuis 10 ans. Et qui sait, slalom ou bosses, I’ll try it all!!!! Thank you very much” - Christine Gauthier
“Lorsqu’on fais du ski on ne pense plus à rien. La douleur, les blessures et les mauvais souvenirs disparait. On nous redone le droit de rêver, sentir le vent siffler un court moment de liberter. Merci de nous redonner ce goût de se surpasser de mordre dans un différent angle dans la vie.” - Dominique Girard
“J’ai adore cette experience, c’était nouveau pour moi de faire du ski et de pouvoir controller ma direction. C’était agréeable de sortir de chez moi et rencontrer d’autre personne." - Jean-Philippe Plamondon