Emmett has been involved with Canuck Place Children’s Hospice since he was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Type 1 when he was 5 months old. Canuck Place helps give short lives the gift of great days. They provide pediatric palliative care to children 0–19 with life-threatening illnesses and journey with families during uncertain times. With their team of compassionate clinical experts, they support families to make lasting memories and live life to the fullest. They provide pain and symptom management, medical respite care, grief and bereavement counselling. There is art and education, music, play and recreation therapy. And they provide loving end-of-life care. All at no cost to families—thanks to the generous donors who make this specialized care possible.

Cure SMA Canada was formed in 2011 but it's roots go back much further. Its mission includes direct family support in addition to funding Canadian research projects. Cure SMA Canada represents families and individuals across Canada. They have funded over $3 million in Canadian SMA research and over half a million in family support. Each year they support Canadians through our newly diagnosed care packages, informational care booklets, equipment pool, SMA camp support, hospital support, end of life support, patient advocacy and many other direct family support services. Emmett has SMA, Type 1 and his family has been involved with CureSMA Canada since he was 5 months old.

Mission Raceway Park is our Host and Partner in making this happen. The team here has been 100% on board in ensuring that this event is a success. Thank you for the bouncy castles, the BBQ equipment, the paramedics/safety crew, the track and grounds. Most of all, thank you for the enthusiasm that your staff has brought to our event.

Emmett has toured Sidewinder Conversions in Chilliwack and his parents have their current vehicle serviced at Sidewinder. We're pleased to have them on board as one of our event sponsors and they'll have a wheelchair accessible vehicle on site for you to check out. Located in Chilliwack, this Canadian owned and operated company is western Canada's largest manufacturer of wheelchair accessible vehicles.

Velocity Autosports has been essential in providing advice and suggestions for developing this event. Peter has also provided the amazing tents, the chairs, and many of the helmets that we are using today. He's also here ensuring that the day goes smoothly. Peter hosts events at MRP on a regular basis - in fact at one of his events we held Theodore's birthday party. Theo is Emmett's little brother, and like Emmett, he loves race cars!

Need driver or safety equipment for your race car or kart - check out RaceGear.ca. Need tires or service on your family vehicle or performance vehicle - check out Country Tire - Abbotsford. Ryan and Rory will both be here as drivers taking passengers around the track. Ryan in his Supra and Rory in his Corvette.