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Ontario

Our Ontario chapter is home to a growing network of Heroes Mending on the Fly programs, offering fly fishing and fly tying opportunities tailored to veterans and first responders across the province. With new programs launched in Hamilton and Lisle in 2023, we’re excited to bring the therapeutic benefits of fishing to more communities.

If you’re a potential participant from Ontario, we’d love to connect with you! Please use our contact form to get in touch and learn more about our programs and outings.

provincial director and hamilton program director

Alexis Sapera

ontario@hmotf.ca

Meet Alexis

My name is Alexis Sapera, CD (Ret’d), and I proudly serve as the Ontario Director for Heroes Mending on the Fly Canada (HMOTF). I come from a military family and have been immersed in its culture for as long as I can remember. My father and brother both served with 1 PPCLI, my sister is currently an officer with CJOC, and my husband and I each dedicated nearly 20 years of service to the Canadian Armed Forces.

I first became involved with HMOTF Ontario after witnessing the profound impact the program had on my husband, who lives with severe PTSD, a traumatic brain injury, and several physical injuries sustained during his service. Driven by this experience, I am committed to helping others who face similar challenges. I understand firsthand the struggles that accompany service-related injuries, both visible and invisible, and I am passionate about providing others with the same opportunities for recovery, growth, and a sense of connection which can be life-changing for those on their path to healing.