Rebecca Aucoin
Hometown: Codroy Valley, NFLD
Promoting leadership as a student council representative,
Rebecca also participates in competitions with her school robotics
club. Through these activities Rebecca has learned to understand
how important good communication and keeping a positive attitude is
when challenges arise. Rebecca enjoys being actively involved in
school community in Codroy Valley, NFLD, encouraging leadership and
school spirit.
Rebecca wants to partake in the Relay because "I think it is a
once in a lifetime opportunity. Rick Hansen is an amazing and
courageous person. I want to be one of the people to spread his
message all over the world. No matter who you are, where you live,
what you believe in, what your disability is, we should all be
treated equally, " she said. "Rick inspired many people to overcome
challenges. I am honoured to be a part of his legacy and be
inspired by his strength and courage."
For Rebecca, the biggest difference maker in her life is her
mom, who Rebecca says is her role model for her kind and caring
ways. "My mom always says I can be anything I want to be and to
work hard. She encourages me to be a strong and confident person
and to be proud of who I am."
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