Meet The Team

Chris Cederstrand

Founder of the Cederstrand Foundation, Chris is an above knee amputee, former Team Canada Sledge Hockey athlete, and motivational speaker.  Losing his leg in a workplace accident, Chris was once told that golf and bowling would be the greatest of what Chris could accomplish as an amputee.  Refusing to believe this, Chris has raised the bar and pushed the limits for adaptive athletes, often being the first in a field to accomplish a new goal. Chris brings to the foundation a determined and dedicated passion for giving back to others and helping everyone reach their goals. 

Shannon Cederstrand

Shannon holds a B.Sc Kinesiology and B. Ed degree from the University of Saskatchewan.  She has coached a large variety of sports and age groups and currently works as a Physical Education teacher in Alberta.  She believes that physical literacy is an important part of growth and development and strives to provide opportunities for students to experience sport in all its avenues in order to build confidence, sportsmanship, balance mental health, and physical health.  Shannon is excited to be part of the foundation to help remove the limitations around disability and sport in order to be active.

Gregg Schaalje

Gregg is currently in his 28th year in the fire service and is currently a Captain with Rocky View County, he is a strong advocate for mental health in adults and youth.  He was awarded with the CIPSRT Champions of Mental Health award in 2021 and most recently was honored to have received the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal for his contributions to mental health for first responders. Gregg understands the value that being active plays on mental health, building resilience, and is dedicated to removing mobility obstacles that stand in the way of sport. Gregg sees working with Chris and the foundation team as a blessing and he is fortunate to be part of this amazing team.

Vicki Stride

Vicki is a nutrition, fitness, and leadership coach. She holds professional designations from multiple licensing bodies including the National Board of Health and Wellness, Lead without a Title Global Inc, Precision Nutrition, and Pain Free Performance. After a 10 year corporate career with Loblaws, she followed her passion into the health and wellness field and has spent the last 14 years coaching women and their families through programs and courses. Vicki is passionate about helping all people the foundation can touch, regardless of physical limitations, move their bodies in the ways they love, and inspire themselves and others through leading a happy and healthy lifestyle.