Christopher Vallée previews AMI This Week’s return

AMI This Week returns with new episodes next Monday, April 26, at 8 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv, and one of the segments is about ABLE2. 

ABLE2—Ability Benevolence Liberty Empowered—is a non-profit in Ottawa that provides the tools and connections necessary to empower people with disabilities to build lives full of joy. One of the ways they accomplish this is through their matchmaking program, where volunteer allies are matched to people living with a disability. Matches participate in weekly activities they both enjoy, at their own convenience.

Rob is regarded by many as a hero in the Ottawa community and has been awarded on several occasions for the fantastic work that he does. Rob is a member of ABLE2 and was matched with Teddy for nearly 10 years before he, unfortunately, passed away. Rob is currently matched with Ted’s friend and longtime roommate, Fred.

The Ottawa Race weekend is a massive annual fundraising event in Ottawa. Rob shared a lovely memory of he and Teddy participating in the 2K family fun run, which includes the funny story of Ted not realizing his wheelchair brakes were on the entire time! With that memory in mind, along with many others, Rob has decided he will run the race this year in honour of his friend. 

Speaking to Rob and his mentee Fred was such a heartwarming experience. Their memories of Ted spoke volumes, you could feel their affection towards Ted. Both Rob and Fred hope that spreading Ted’s story will allow people to understand how special he was. They want Ted’s legacy to live on for many years to come.

“Ted may be gone, but he’s in our hearts forever,” Rob says.

Learn more about how Rob and Fred are honouring Ted by tuning in to a new episode of AMI This Week on Monday, April 26, at 8 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv. Stream AMI This Week on AMI.ca and the AMI-tv App.

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