MEET BLAZE

AGE: 9
CONDITION: BILATERAL CLUB FEET, STRABISMUS, TETHERED SPINE
HOMETOWN: CARLYLE, SK

Right from the beginning of his life, Blaze has had to overcome many physical challenges, but he hasn’t let anything dampen his positive spirit. His ‘be strong, never, ever give up’ attitude has helped him through six different surgeries for bilateral club feet, strabismus, a tethered spine, and a bike accident that had him sent by air ambulance to Saskatchewan’s Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital (JPCH.) In August of 2022, Blaze was run over by a utility trailer, breaking his humerus and femur. His optimistic attitude towards the endless challenges he has faced, along with the incredible care he has received at JPCH, has drastically improved his recovery. Blaze is an inspiration to Saskatchewan’s sick kids and Rider Nation!

With the unwavering support and passion of Rider Nation, the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation is the charitable arm of the football team that is deeply committed to making a positive impact on the youth of Saskatchewan. Our Foundation is dedicated to empowering the kids in our province by promoting amateur football, supporting education, and prioritizing health and mental wellness. Through its programs and community initiatives, the Foundation’s mission is to create a better future for all children in the province, with the goal of nurturing leaders and building a stronger Saskatchewan. Rider Nation’s support through ticket purchases and donations is invaluable in making this vision a reality.