Day 5 - Glovertown to Gambo to Gander

Mr.Sun was up to meet us again this morning so Pat and I again got up and boarded our shuttle and headed off down the highway from Glovertown to our meeting point in Gambo. When we arrived we got a pleasent surprise ... Gambo was a small community but had a big, beautiful, new and accessible park with a huge tent set up for the days festivities. Another amazing group met us and were very open to sharing the stories about their "difference making" in the community. Peter and Verna Lush were well known in the community, Peter the Mayor (who loves to talk as much as me!) kept the group entertained with tales about the town and its growth and struggles over the years. Verna was humble but I eventually got her talking about her volunteer work with SCI patients that basically mirrored my own. I felt a real connection to Verna and actually accompanied her on her Medal Bearer segment (see pics on Rick Hansen on FB).

The whole town was great and made us a big lunch and even planted a tree with a plaque to commemorate the occasion. Verna actually met Rick here 25 years ago which was 2 days after she returned home from the hospital following a car accident that gave her an SCI. You can see a picture of the meeting on the table while Verna cuts the cake.

Behind Verna to the left is Noelle who really impressed me as well. A beautiful young lady who volunteers extensively in her community and is heavily involved in Air Cadets and I just know she's going to accomplish amazing things in her life and for her country. If only all our youth were like her!
How is every day so awesome?!? Thank you Gambo!