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Olivia Steadman | Road to the Jets Game



On January 16, 2025, Olivia Steadman got to fulfill her dream of singing the national anthem at a Winnipeg Jets game. This is her story.

Olivia had a stroke before she was born which impacted her brain in many areas. She lives with a visual impairment, Cerebral Palsy, an intellectual disability and had several neurosurgeries before she was one year old. It was unknown whether she would ever walk, talk or be independent in any capacity and medical interventions would be ongoing throughout her life.

Her family discovered the Movement Centre’s unique Conductive Education rehabilitation therapy when Olivia was just 5 years old. This was fortunate timing as early intervention is critical for infants and children diagnosed with profound conditions. Olivia has been a client ever since – and is supported 1-to-1 by the Centre’s staff in a unique group setting that encourages social connection and team energy. Olivia’s rehabilitation program is individualized to her ability profile and personal goals. She is coached and assisted to build and maintain her motor skills, balance and strength, as well as social emotional and self care skills.

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Olivia inspires community and inclusion everywhere she goes, touching hearts with her uninhibited zest for life, resilience and of course her gift of song. Follow her story:

Olivia’s YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@olivias_voice

Olivia’s Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/olivias_voice/

Barbro’s Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/barbrodicksteadman/

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Donate to The Olivia Steadman Family Endowment Fund managed by the Winnipeg Foundation:
www.mycharitytools.com/gift/wpgfdn/donate?fund=5928

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18 Comments

  6. @smarty1985

    I cried when she sang the anthem live, and now I'm tearing up watching this video. It's just so good for the heart! What a beautiful singer and clearly a beautiful human being. Thank you for sharing your gift with us, Olivia! I hope to see you back singing the anthem again ❤️

  7. @nickes6168

    Grateful to hear the story behind how this came to be. I hope she gets to sing the anthem/s again soon!

  8. @patjackson8649

    Bravo to Olivia 💕 and to the Jets/True North organizations for this wonderful story of her talent, fortitude, joy – and the community who support and love her

  9. @Skywalkercanada

    I was truly inspired by this young lady's story and the incredible love and support around her. She’s overcome so much and is now showing others that hope, love, and a lot of hard work can make a real difference. The world needs more stories like this—especially in these troubled times. Thank you.

  11. @spoonwinnipeg2021

    I work at Olivia's high school so I got to hear her sing a few times in the school choir.

    The day of that game, when we on staff found out she was singing the anthem at the Jets game… it was all we could talk about. The same was the case the next day. Olivia knocked it out of the park, and we beamed with pride for our alum.

  12. @Criss-qz8sn

    Great story i was at that game she did a wonderful job. I hope she does another game in the playoffs. Go Jets go, Olivia.

  17. @eyekantspele

    I’ve been to well over 100 Jets games. This was definitely the best anthem singing I’ve even seen. Congratulations on a perfect performance Olivia. I hope to see you sing at another game again soon!

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