2022 Joe DeRush Memorial Award
The Joe DeRush Memorial Award and Scholarship is presented each year to recognize local athletes with disabilities who performs in competitive events at the regional, provincial, national or international level.  This athlete displays leadership qualities both on and off the field, with the team, in his or her school and within his or her community. Criteria includes:  performance, leadership, positive attitude, sportsmanship,

dedication and fair-play philosophy.

Cash McKinnon

Cash McKinnon has won the Joe DeRush Memorial Award for athletes with physical disabilities.

Cash, a 12-year old with cerebral palsy when the award was first announced, started playing sledge hockey in 2018, quickly gaining a well-deserved reputation as a highly competitive performer.

A fine sportsman, he has also taken part in cross country and challenger baseball events.

 


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