Christopher was born with a rare undiagnosed syndrome. He was a multi special needs child, with a severe intellectual and physical disability, hard of hearing, gavage fed, incontinent and plagued with severe pneumonias.
Yet he was always a happy child who loved Elmo, Disney movies (Lion King, Beauty & the Beast and Mary Poppins were his favorites). He succumbed to his illness on January 6, 2020 at a young age of 28.
In memory of Christopher James, the CJ Riders Association was created by President and founder Manuel Amaral (father of Christopher James) with a mission to help families with special needs children fast track their pathway to needed services.
Our 1st event what a success! From bouncy castles, popcorn and cotton candy day for the kids to a soiree adult rock band fundraiser!
Through the help of Dufour Mottet et Ass Law Firm we were incorporated both federally and provincially and established as a non-profit Foundation.
Our annual fundraising event with amazing collaboration with Montreal Police and Fire Deparatment!
It is with great pleasure that we announce that we have obtained our Charity Status. We are now on the way to implementing our vision and mission and making a direct impact on children in low-income families!
