ICORD visits Vanderhoof

ICORD PhD student Peggy Assinck is in Vanderhoof, BC to take part in W.L.McLeod Elementary School’s 15th annual John Ryan Ultimate Tournament in support of SCI research. Peggy spent her first day in Vanderhoof giving presentations about spinal cord injury, ICORD research, and her own experiences as a paralympic athlete to students at 4 local elementary schools as well as the high school.

Peggy talks to grade 8 to 11 students at Nechako Valley Secondary School.

Peggy talks to grade 8 to 11 students at Nechako Valley Secondary School.

Peggy with Kim Worthington, one of the tournament organizers.

Peggy with one of the tournament organizers, Kim Worthington