Whistler, BC; Mar. 11, 2010: Director of Special Projects, 25th Anniversary, Rick Hansen Foundation Nancy Thompson, Chairman, Ronald McDonald House Charities Rem Langan, unknown, Act Now BC Ambassador Tyler Mosher, Whistler Mayor Ken Melamed and CEO 2010 Legacies Now Bruce Dewar cut the ceremonial ribbon.
The Resort Municipality of Whistler celebrated the official opening of its new world-class accessible playground at the Whistler Medals Plaza. The inclusive playground enables children of all abilities to play side-by-side with their siblings, friends, families and caregivers and is one of the many legacies of hosting 2010 Olympic and Paralympics Games. The playground was funded through partnership with the Province of British Columbia, Ronald McDonald House Charities, 2010 Legacies Now and the Let's Play Project, a joint initiative of the Rick Hansen Foundation and the Province of British Columbia. Photo Credit: Stefan Feldmann/wpnn.org