In other news, our president, Dr. Donald Royer, has been awarded a prestigious honour, The Paralympic Order, by the International Paralympic Committee for his long-lasting contributions to the Paralympic movement.  A presentation will be made to Dr. Royer at the next IPC General Assembly, in November, in Torino, Italy.  This is a significant honour – congratulations Donald!

In further good news, David Willsie, the co-captain of the Canadian National Wheelchair Rugby Team, is a finalist for the Ontario Male Athlete of the Year Award.  The winner of this, and the other Ontario Sport Awards, will be announced at the 36th annual Ontario Sport Awards Ceremony on October 24, 2003 at the Hilton Suites Toronto/Markham Conference Centre & Spa.

In anticipation of the 2004 Athens Paralympic Games, the Canadian Paralympic Committee has announced the launch of the Athens 2004 Spectator Program.  Executive Worldwide Travel (EWT) will coordinate this program to Canadian Paralympic Friends and Family, and will include Event Ticketing, Accommodation and Travel coordination.  Please follow the CPC logo on the EWT web site for more information.