With the 2026 Paralympic Games less than a month away, this episode focuses on how Canadian Paralympic athletes are being supported, prepared, and inspired—on and off the field—through leadership, funding, and community.
Momentum is building as the countdown to the 2026 Paralympic Games continues. The conversation opens with a look at recent success across Para sport in Canada, including Crystal Globe achievements by Alexi Guimond and Molly Jepson, and what those performances signal heading into the next Games cycle.
Scott Sanderson, Executive Director of the Paralympic Foundation of Canada, joins the show to explain how athlete funding, donor engagement, and long-term development are shaping Canada’s Paralympic future. He shares insight into where the program is headed and why sustained support matters as expectations rise for Milano-Cortina.
The episode also highlights the athlete experience through para powerlifter Tabetha Telford, who joins from Vancouver Island. She discusses training, motivation, and the importance of gym culture and community at the Power Legion Gym. Her perspective offers a grounded look at what it takes to compete while staying connected to personal goals and everyday life.