Frost lends helping hand to those in need

He's known for his talent on the speed skating circuit, but overcoming obstacles is something that Orléans' own Kevin Frost knows plenty about.

Despite suffering from Usher Syndrome, a disorder that causes progressive hearing and vision loss, it hasn't stopped Frost from becoming one of Canada's most celebrated athletes in the sport.

But Frost has also been an active member not only offering assistance to others in his own community, but also, his help is being recognized internationally.

Last year, the 40-year-old east ender travelled to Cancun, Mexico on vacation with his family. During his visit, Frost met a boy named Alfredo who was suffering from hearing loss. Frost decided to start a fundraising campaign to help the youngster acquire hearing aids, which cost roughly $3,800.

This past November, Frost went back to Cancun to visit Alfredo, and said the boy is progressing, but not as fast as he had hoped. He has arranged with students at local university to do more speech therapy with Alfredo.

Frost is now shifting his focus to help a 19-year-old girl, a seven-year-old boy and a 12-year old boy. The girl, named Paulina, went blind at the age of 15 from Glaucoma. She had one operation a year ago, and requires another to bring her vision back.

via emcorleans.ca

Posted via web from Cancun Mexico News