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Continued from page 13 Byfield, Massachusetts—a Glengarry Sports Hall of Fame fall. With five children involved
soccer in the Glengarry Soccer proud milestone she shared with as an athlete—an honour made in sports across all seasons, it’s
League and for the Glengarry her sister. Cassie continued her even more special by sharing the clear that the spirit of sport runs
Hearts, while also playing hockey hockey career at the university distinction with her father, Mike deep in this family. At the heart
with Alexandria Minor Hockey. level, playing for the Kingston Depratto, who was recognized of this household is Cassie, who
She later advanced to the Cornwall Kodiaks Intermediate AA for his own contributions to local has been an unwavering advocate
Typhoons girls’ team, which women’s team. One of her sport. for youth sports and community
led to a full athletic scholarship proudest personal achievements Cassie is a proud Mom to five development in Alexandria and
to Governor’s Academy in was being inducted into the young athletes: Adie (15) plays the surrounding region for more
ice hockey with Alexandria than a decade.
Minor Hockey (AMHA) and Balancing it all is no small feat.
curls with the Alexandria Curling Cassie shares this journey with
Club. Born a right-handed her husband, Kevin, whose
amputee, Adie has never let support makes it all possible.
anything hold him back—thanks Alongside raising their five
in part to Warm-Amps Canada, children, Cassie works full-time
which provided the specialized as an occupational therapist in
equipment that allows him to home care, supporting adults of
fully participate in the sports he all ages with managing illness,
loves. Marty (12) is a dedicated disability, and daily function.
athlete, playing both ice hockey She specializes in assistive
with AMHA and soccer in the devices—such as walkers and
Glengarry Soccer League. Catie wheelchairs—and provides
(10) proudly represents the education on fall prevention and
Glengarry Highlanders Girls home safety. In addition, she
Hockey Association on the ice serves as a Professional Practice
and plays soccer locally as well. Leader, supporting her colleagues
Macky (8) also laces up with and contributing to the continuous
the Glens and hits the soccer development of her healthcare
field each summer. Even the team.
youngest, Ellie (3), is already Cassie’s life is a testament to the
wearing cleats in the GSL and powerful impact one individual
eagerly anticipating her first can have—on her family, her
hockey season with AMHA this teams, and her entire community.
