Awards
- Robert was just awarded the King Clancy Award from the Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons.
The King Clancy Award was established in November, 1986 by the CFPDP to commemorate the contributions of Toronto Maple Leaf hockey great and assistant coach King Clancy as a leader and an inspirational humanitarian. Awarded annually at the Great Valentine Gala, it recognizes individuals whose outstanding accomplishments have helped to increase public awareness about the potential of disabled people. Through their perseverance and dedication, these individuals have inspired others, especially the disabled, to become active and contributing members of our society. We congratulate them.
Congratulations, Robert!

Robert receiving King Clancy Award

Addressing the King Clancy Award Ceremonies

- Robert has also been recognized by the City of Toronto for his "commitment and tremendous efforts in positively promoting the abilities, integrity and vitality of people living with disabilities". The Unsung Hero Award 2007 was presented to Robert by the mayor of Toronto on December 3, 2007

Photo Credit: City Hall Toronto

Day of People with Disabilities on Dec. 3, 2007 at Variety Village in Scarborough. Robert receiving the Unsung Hero Award form his worship Mayor David Miller

General:
- 2 weeks after his 4th birthday, Robert was diagnosed with a brain tumor, this resulted in Robert at a very young age to become blind due to a surgery which was needed to destroy the tumor.
- Three months later, the tumor grew back; since that time it has grown back 3 times.
- Robert has spent 5 years of his life in chemotherapy, has had 1, 500 needles, 30 000 pills, 50 MRI’s, dozens of CT Scans, eight operations, several trips to the ER, and many years of his life in a hospital bed.
- He has recently undergone 5 surgeries for a new tumor, and completed a course of radiation.

Personal:
- An active competitive swimmer with the Variety Village Flames
- Has competed in two Ontario Paralympic Winter Championships; he won Gold in the 50 metre backstroke (2006), Silver in the 50 metre backstroke (2008) and Bronze in the 100 metre backstroke (2008)
- Downhill skies, water skies, rock climbs and is also a tandem biker
- Loves guitar and singing; does both very well. He is an aspiring musician.

Robert Swimming		Robert Playing his music
Article about Robert found in the "Toronto Sun", December 11, 2005.Click on picture for readable version.
An article about Robert and other recipients of the King Clancy Award in the "Why Not" magazine, February, 2008. Click on the picture and read the article.
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