Life Shouldn't Hurt

Playing Without Limits: Visually Impaired Athlete Haiden Currie on Thriving in Sports

Grant Fedoruk

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Born with albinism and legally blind, 15-year-old Haiden Currie proves that limitations only define you if you let them. In this episode of Life Shouldn't Hurt, host Grant Fedoruk and co-host Anita Cassidy sit down with Haiden and her mom, Jodi Currie, to talk about adaptive sports, athletic drive, and overcoming barriers.

Haiden shares how she adapts to play hockey, basketball, volleyball, track, and flag football—using everything from custom-colored balls to team voice tracking. Plus, she shares practical mindset advice inspired by NHL player Zach Hyman on showing up every single day.

Episode Highlights: 

  • Adapting on the ice: Tracking pucks without full vision 
  • Simple changes that create inclusion: Equipment, gym lighting, and guide runners 
  • Advice for parents and mentors on early sports advocacy 
  • The power of running your own race and leaning on support networks

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