As part of the
Olympic Torch Relay festivities through Cranbrook, The Tamarack Centre joined forces with the Cranbrook & District Chamber of Commerce, for a
Hands Up Canada – Cranbrook Spirit Rises event on January 21st.
A new respect for our Paralympic athletes was earned by members of our community. Teams of 4 included: City Council, JC’s, Chamber Staff, Tamarack Administration Staff, HP Painting, The Cranbrook Daily Townsman and Kootenay St. Car Wash. Team members took turns in the timed relay that consisted of passing a hockey puck from a wheel chair to a sledge (creeper) rider with a final questionnaire about the Paralympics. This no-use-of-legs relay proved to be a challenge,
1st Place – Cranbrook Daily Townsman, 2nd Place – HP Painting and 3rd Place – JC’s.
A Special Thank you to Medichair Cranbrook and NAPA for supplying the wheelchairs and creepers for use by our "Athletes".
Each team donated their entry fee to
The Canadian Paralympic Committee - directly benefitting their programs and services that support Canadians with a disability to participate and excel in sport, such as the Paralympic Equipment Fund and the Canadian Paralympic Team program. Cheer on our Paralympic athletes with a message at:
http://www.handsupcanada.ca/send-a-message.html
