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Medcan CEO and Chair Shaun Francis speaks with Tony Moreau, a retired warrant officer, and Dr. Kristina Moreau, a retired captain and family physician with a special interest in sports medicine. This father-daughter duo shares their transformative experiences as competitors in the Invictus and Warrior Games, shedding light on the power of adaptive sports and the value of community.

Highlights:

  • Tony’s Journey: Following a PTSD diagnosis, the Invictus Games helped him rediscover connection, community and wellness through adaptive sports.

  • Kristina’s Perspective: From military nurse to doctor to Warrior Games gold medalist, she shares how these Games provided healing and a renewed sense of belonging.

  • Family Impact: The unique ways the Invictus Games brings families together and inspires hope for Veterans and their families.

  • Why It Matters: The mental health benefits of physical activity, camaraderie, and being part of a team.

Takeaways:

  • Adaptive sports create purpose, community, and healing for veterans.

  • The Invictus Games are more than a competition—they are a celebration of resilience and recovery.

Looking for help with your health and wellness goals? Visit www.medcan.com.

Photo by Lukas Schulze/Getty Images for Invictus Games The Hague 2020
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