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Deborah L Willows
Deborah represented Canada numerous times on the world stage in swimming, slalom, wheelchair soccer and boccia. At her first international boccia event (New York, 1984), she won a bronze medal in t...view moreDeborah represented Canada numerous times on the world stage in swimming, slalom, wheelchair soccer and boccia. At her first international boccia event (New York, 1984), she won a bronze medal in the women’s CP1 category. She competed at the 1988 Paralympic Games and set a Canadian and world record in the 50m backstroke at the 1986 Paralympic Games. In 1990, Debbie broke this record at Assen, and then demonstrated slalom for the Queen of Holland.
A highlight of her career is participating as an international referee at the 1992 and 1996 Paralympic Games. For a number of years, Debbie was also the treasurer for the International Boccia Committee of CPISRA. She has written several articles and spoken in many venues. Deb’s work appeared in the books Heal Our Land and Everyday Grace, Everyday Miracles.view less