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Canadian Paralympian Lauren Barwick Inducted into Canadian Disability Hall of Fame
Ottawa, ON, Oct. 31, 2015 — Canadian Paralympian Lauren Barwick of Langley, BC was inducted into the Canadian Dis- ability Hall of Fame during the 22nd annu- al Hall of Fame Induction, held Oct. 30, 2015 at the Fairmount Royal York Hotel in Toronto, ON. One of the top-ranked Para-Dressage
riders in the world, Barwick has represent- ed Canada at the international level for over 12 years. She is a three-time Para- lympian who has won more medals at major games than any other Canadian rider. Her major games accomplishments include bringing individual gold and silver medals home from the 2008 Beijing Para- lympics, and winning Canada’s only medals, a silver and bronze, at the 2014 World Equestrian Games in France. “This induction is a fabulous affirma-
gory, two other individuals were honoured during this year’s event. Celebrated personal injury lawyer and long-time accredited Para- lympics photographer, Bernard Gluckstein, was inducted into the Builder category, while beloved political satirist for CBC, Rick Mer- cer, was inducted into the Achiever category in recognition of his dedicated and tireless promotion of Paralympic athletes. The Canadian Disability Hall of Fame was created to perma-
nently recognize outstanding Canadians who make extraordinary contributions to enriching the quality of life for people with physical disabilities. It is located at Metro Hall in Toronto, ON, and is open to the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
tion of all the effort and work that I’ve put into being the best me I can be as a person with a disability, and being a good repre- sentation of a Canadian citizen,” com- mented Barwick, when asked what this induction means to her. “There are no
Photo at Left - Along with Barwick, the 2015 inductees included Rick Mercer (Achiever category) and Bernard Gluckstein (Builder category). L to R: Rick Mercer, The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, His Excellency the Right Honourable David L. Johnston Governor General of Canada, Laure Barwick, Bernard Gluckstein. Photo by Equine Canada
guarantees in life, so for me, I took having a disability as a challenge, not just to over-
come, but a challenge to rise to the occa- sion.”
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