Who Created Canadian HERO?

   The Canadian Hand Emulation Research Organization was set in motion by its Founder and President, Davio DiMonte, as a direct result of an accident on September 19th, 2001 that left him an amputee. In that accident Davio saved his brother's life by jumping in front of a falling tree and using both hands to stop the tree from crushing his brother to death. Fortunately his brother was saved any serious injury but Davio almost died from the damage that tree delivered and despite several surgeries, doctors were unable to save his right hand.

   In 2002 Davio was invited to attend an open session of Council at the Town of Markham Civic Centre.  During that council session the Deputy Mayor, Frank Scarpitti, presented Davio with a Commendation, from the Governor General of Canada.

   In 2004 Davio completed another amazing milestone.  After less then two years as an amputee Davio was able to prove that drive, dedication and determination can overcome any obstacle. Davio was able to turn loss into gain as he fought for and earned a spot on the Canadian National Amputee Hockey Team and became a after Team Canada won the Gold Medal in the ISIHF World Hockey Championships.

When was Canadian HERO started...

   Canadian HERO was officially incorporated on November 8th, 2002 as a fully Registered Public Charity. By incorporating ourselves this way, we are required to direct a minimum of 80% of all donations directly to charity. Canadian HERO is proud have far surpassed that minimum requirement and, to date, has directed over 99% of all our donations directly to charity.

   For more information on our Scholarships, Financial Aid, Research Grants, or to help us help others by Making a Donation please Contact Us right away. If you would like to learn about some of the people that have already received financial assistance from Canadian HERO please follow the link below.