ParaSport Games.

In retirement, following a 33-year career in Public Affairs with Ontario Power Generation, Don has served as a professor at Durham College and as Manager of Economic Development & Tourism for the Town of Ajax. He also led the Durham Idea Summit and the development of a sport tourism program for Durham Region.

Don serves as Chair of the Sport Durham Advisory Committee and volunteers for several other community organizations. He served as Co-Chair of the very successful Durham Region 2019 Ontario Parasport Games and is reprising that role for the just announced Durham Region 2023 Ontario Parasport Games.

Don is a Past President of the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade and the Clarington Board of Trade. He is also a Past Chair for the annual fundraising campaign of United Way Durham.

A committed community builder, recognition of Don’s volunteer service includes a Queen’s Jubilee Medallion, Ajax Civic Award, City of Pickering Civic Award, Durham Region Accessibility Champion Award, and Big Brother of the Year Award.

Summary of Breakfast Presentation:

Durham Region has just been announced as the host of the 2023 Ontario Parasport Games to be held from February 3-5.

These Games are an opportunity to build on the success and legacy initiatives garnered as hosts of the Durham Region 2019 Ontario Parasport Games. These Games are also an opportunity to demonstrate, celebrate, and further entrench our commitment to inclusion and accessibility in sport and our community at large.

A team of volunteers and partners are quickly forming with a mission to host an Ontario Parasport Games that is #paramazing, while continuing to grow opportunities and participation in safe, inclusive sport across Durham Region.