P.A. Paralympian Hudak virtually returns to where her career started
Prince Albert’s two-time Paralympian Brittany Hudak virtually returned to where her para-Nordic journey began on Saturday.
Thanks to Canadian Tire’s Red Door, a life-sized video call device, Hudak was able to virtually visit the Prince Albert Canadian Tire where she used to work, and was surprised by her family and friends. While working at that location, Hudak met Canadian Paralympian Colette Bourgonje who encouraged Hudak to pursue skiing. That interaction started Hudak on her Paralympic path, and she has since competed at Sochi in 2014 and, now, in PyeongChang.
With all the pressure that presents itself during a world-stage sporting event like the Paralympics, the surprise virtual visit from back home helped settle Hudak’s nerves.
“I was definitely feeling a little overwhelmed, but so much excitement,” Hudak said. “It really makes it easier to just feel ready to perform and do my best and know that so many people are rooting for me.”