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BRIAN MCLEAN
Toronto, Canada
(Visually Impaired)
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"Brian has stepped in there and accomplished
something we’ve been trying to do for fifteen years; to get the
Achilles Track Club of Canada up and running. This is a very special
country because it is where the idea of Achilles began. Back
in 1981 and 1982, I spent time in Canada helping to raise funds for
cancer research with the Terry Fox Foundation. It was there
that I discovered and was inspired by the multitude of people with
disabilities who had a positive and enthusiastic view of our
sport. Brian and Shane are an inspiration and an example to
all those who are beginning an Achilles chapter."
Dick Traum
President and Founder
Achilles Track Club International
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"Brian, who is visually impaired, helped start
Achilles here in Canada and has dedicated much of his time and
energy towards helping other Achilles athletes in Toronto and
throughout Canada. He still finds time to run and has run both
the New York Marathon and the Boston Marathon this
year."
Shane Carmichael
President, Achilles
Canada
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