What is CF Soldier On?

CF Soldier On is symbolic of the women and men of the Canadian Forces.  In essence, it is the spirit of heroic inner perseverance and courage of the sailors, soldiers, airmen and airwomen of the Canadian Forces combined with the physical motion of marching forward, onward, and upward, toward the success of any given mission.

The program was created in 2007, with collaboration from the Canadian Paralympic Committee, to support sailors, soldiers, airmen and airwomen, both serving and retired, and their eligible dependents with a physical or mental disability, to fully and actively participate in physical activity, recreation or sport.  The promotion of a healthy and active lifestyle is accomplished through the aim of optimizing physical and mental recovery.  For soldiers, in particular, the program will promote and support the return to military service or transition to civilian life. This is accomplished through close working relations with the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces.

Our Mission
To optimize the physical and mental function of CF personnel, CF dependents and retired CF personnel with a physical or mental disability by supporting their active and full participation in physical activity, recreation and sport.

Our Vision
To contribute to the operational readiness and effectiveness of the defence team by enriching the lives of those with disabilities, through sport.

Fact
The origins of the Paralympic Movement (www.paralympic.ca ), the global sports movement for athletes with a disability that parallels the Olympics, are linked to the rehabilitative care of WWII veterans, including some of the 55,000 Canadian soldiers injured during the war.