1-day Maple Leafs contract for Beardy’s boy

“It was a great, great day,” he said. “He’s a really calm and cool, collected kind of guy. So he was really jittery on the inside, but we could tell he was excited, but on the outside he was just looking cool as a cucumber and really happy to, I think, to be recognized like that,” said Band Councillor Kevin Seesequasis who was at Thursday’s announcement.

Gamble is a huge fan of the Leafs, probably the biggest in his community, according to Seesequasis.

“He’s a good kid who likes to game out, likes to go to school, doesn’t have a lot of worries in the world, obviously he’s got physical disabilities, but doesn’t let that hinder him. He’s outgoing, he’s in the community, says hi to everybody, fists pumps—that’s what he likes to do, he likes to fist pump everybody,” he said.

Right after Thursday’s announcement Gamble and his family jumped into a limousine and headed to the airport.

For Seesequasis, it’s a proud moment to see the Children’s Wish Foundation, alongside the Toronto Maple Leafs, do this for a member of his community.

“Obviously G-man has a physical disability that hinders his ability to play hockey. He eats, sleeps and breathes hockey, so it’s great to see them partner to make this wish come true,” he said.

To make the trip even more special the Band presented Gamble with a cheque.

Seesequasis said many people in the community will be hosting parties to watch the game Saturday and see Gamble drop the puck.

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Editor’s Note: The story stated earlier the organization involved was Make A Wish Foundation. It is actually Children’s Wish. We regret the error.

by Sarah Stone

1-day Maple Leafs contract for Beardy’s boy

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