Have you ever heard about someone who "Saw the Light" after a near death experience? Anthony Aquan-Assee is just one of those people.

Anthony Aquan-Assee is presently an elementary school teacher with the Toronto District School Board. In 1997, when Anthony was training to make the Canadian Olympic Judo team to compete in the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia, he sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury as a result of a horrific motorcycle accident. Anthony remained in a deep coma for two weeks at St. Michael's Hospital and was not expected to live. He required neuro-surgery, open heart surgery, lung surgery, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, and plastic surgery to his face.

Anthony's recovery is an inspiring story that needs to be told. His relentless efforts, strong will, and his determination to persevere despite all odds shows the strength of the human spirit.

In the year 2000, Anthony was awarded the Courage To Come Back Award from the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health in Toronto. This was awarded for his courage to face the adversities in his life, and his ability to use these challenges in a proactive way. Anthony is also presently a volunteer in the Neuro-Trauma I.C.U at St. Michael's hospital, where he was given a 2nd chance at life. For the families there, his story gives them hope in the face of despair. Anthony will motivate and inspire everyone, by telling his story about climbing the ladder of life since the day of his accident.