CFL Edmonton Elks

LeFors 'signs' up for ComFree Stay in School Program

Published on September 26, 2008 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release


(Edmonton) The ComFree Stay in School Program has been a staple between the Eskimos and the community for many years. To hear professional athletes talk about the importance of school and how it will affect their futures makes a difference in children's lives. The Eskimos visit hundreds of schools all over Edmonton and surrounding areas over the course of a school year. The visit is usually a big event for each school, held in gymnasiums full of cheering and excitement.

It is not every day, however, that an Eskimo player is able to visit the Alberta School for the Deaf and be able to communicate to the students the Stay in School values. Eskimo quarterback Stefan LeFors grew up in a family of four as the only non-hearing impaired member. "My dad is 100% deaf. He was born deaf all the way. My mom and my brother were both born hearing fine. They both had real bad ear infections with high fevers and lost a significant amount of their hearing." Because of his situation, sign language was the first language Stefan knew.

On Monday, September 29th, Stefan will be participating in the ComFree Stay in School Program at the Alberta School for the Deaf. "I am very excited to take the Stay in School Program to the Alberta School for the Deaf," says LeFors. "It's important for all students, hearing impaired and not, to have the support of their communities and programs like this." Stefan's visit marks the first time an Eskimo has been able to visit the school. "I know our students will love to see an Eskimo player who can sign," says Sandra Mason, the Principal of the Alberta School for the Deaf. "We are so excited for Stefan's visit on Monday."

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