Zaiah Briscoe

CAN Fund Design

What does being part of CAN Fund mean to you?
Being part of CAN Fund means contributing to something that has a real and meaningful impact on people’s lives. Being a part of a place that supports athletes and shares stories of perseverance is incredibly inspiring to me. I value being involved in work that uplifts others and celebrates the hero’s journey.

Favourite quote:
“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.” – Maya Angelou

What is the best advice you have ever received?
The best advice I’ve received is to stay curious! Being open to learning and new experiences often leads you exactly where you’re meant to be. 🙂

Biggest lesson you have learned to get to where you are today?
I’ve learned that the only true failure is the decision to stop trying. This stems from watching those closest to me fight through the complexities of living with a disability. Watching them not just cope, but truly thrive, giving me a crash course in perseverance from a young age. It taught me that where there is a will and a support system, there is always a way forward.

What Does Canada mean to you- One Word: Mosaic

Ties into the vast cultures we have here (and coming from a blended family). Along with the nature of a mosaic needing to be overcome something quite intense, then creating something beautiful.

Jane Roos

CAN Fund Founder Jane was a promising track athlete before a devastating car accident ended her athletic career at age 19. Jane turned this life... More »

Conrad Leinemann

CAN Fund COO - 2000 Olympic Beach Volleyball Think of someone who has impacted your life.  Share 3 words on who they are to you.... More »

Meagan Walton

CAN Fund Marketing Genius   Think of someone who has impacted your life.  Share 3 words on who they are to you. Judy Oberting (my... More »

Ali Martincek

CAN Fund Athlete Relations Manager Think of someone who has impacted your life.  Share 3 words on who they are to you. Liliana Dimitrova Petkov... More »

Kristin Grimshaw

CAN Fund Head Designer. BASc Honours Degree in Family and Social Relation (University of Guelph, 2000) The Advertising and Graphic Design diploma (Humber College, 2007) Think... More »

Ohannes Hovi Shahinian

Think of someone who has impacted your life. Share 3 words on who they are to you. My Father, he is my hero, my mentor... More »

Ashley Pryke

CAN Fund Athlete Relations What does being part of CAN Fund mean to you? Being part of CAN Fund means the opportunity to help athletes,... More »

Ruby Leinemann

Events Coordinator What does being part of CAN Fund mean to you? For the past eight years, I've had the privilege of witnessing the impressive... More »

Zaiah Briscoe

CAN Fund Design What does being part of CAN Fund mean to you? Being part of CAN Fund means contributing to something that has a... More »

Daijha Heron

CAN Fund Athlete Relations What does being part of CAN Fund mean to you? Being part of CAN Fund means having the chance to give... More »