North Vancouver resident Richie Grimes, 4, goes for a bike ride with his mom Jenny and little sister Harlow Thursday in Princess Park. Richie is one of five outstanding individuals served by the B.C. Centre for Ability who will be recognized as a Hero of Ability for demonstrating resilience in everyday life and inspiring others to reach for the sky, May 27 at the centre’s 17th annual Dining for Dreams Gala at the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver. According to the centre, Richie, despite having spastic diplegia cerebral palsy, was able to learn how to walk thanks to his determination and the commitment of the centre’s physiotherapy and occupational therapy team. Gala proceeds will support programs of the B.C. Centre for Ability. bc-cfa.org
