Location: MAIN Cornerstone 1500

In 1982, Tammy was injured when a plane crashed at the Ponoka airshow. From near death at 6 years old to a Paralympian at 40 and, again at 45, Tammy brings a message of perseverance, resilience, and encouragement in her public speaking engagements. She is a role model to the next generation of athletes and to anyone with a goal that appears unreachable at times. She overcomes obstacles every day and has the drive and dedication to keep fighting. Tammy became involved in para sports at a young age. She focused on wheelchair basketball and played on the National team bringing home gold at the World Championships. After a hiatus from sports, she returned to competition in para triathlon which ultimately led her to her swimming career. In Tammy’s short, but sensational para-swimming career, she has represented Canada at the 2015 World Championships, 2015 Para Pan Am Games (winning 3 medals), 2016 Paralympics in Rio, 2017 World Championship, 2018 Pan Pacific Championships (winning 2 medals), and the 2020 (held in 2021) Tokyo Paralympics. She has earned four Canadian records, 1 world record, and was a member of Team Canada for eight years. Now retired from elite competition, she is coaching, travelling, and finding new goals to accomplish, like bungee jumping. Tammy is a strong advocate for health, fitness, and sport and volunteers to encourage others in these areas by being an ambassador for Fast and Female, The Rick Hansen Foundation, and working with the 2019 Canada Games. She also believes in giving back and supporting her community and encourages others to do the same by volunteering with Canadian Blood Services and the Ronald McDonald House. Tammy’s motto is “passion = victory” and she applies it to all areas of her life and works to instil it in those around her.