Meet Jack Gill

Jagdev (Jack) Gill, a fourth-year biology and math student at McGill, joined the university’s 

Right to Play group last winter and soon became one of the volunteers for Nesbitt Elementary 

School’s weekly program. 

 Gill says his interest in neuropsychological disabilities made the experience particularly meaningful. 
“We were able to slowly bring [these students] out of their comfort zone and just laugh with them, and play  with them,” he recalls. Activities included sledding, jumping on trampolines and completing obstacle  courses. 

Living with cerebral palsy, Gill knows first-hand the challenges of physical education. Yet, since 2022, Gill  has been a para-athlete on the McGill men’s swim team. “I’m super happy McGill’s been open and allowed me not only to swim with them but to really be part of the team,” he said, “They’ve definitely helped me get   a lot faster.” 

 Gill’s athletic journey has taken him far. In September, he competed at the Para World Swimming   Championships in Singapore, placing sixth in the 100-meter freestyle. In 2023, he earned a bronze medal   in the same category at the Pan American Games in Chile. “It was just an amazing experience,” he said. 

 Looking forward, Gill hopes to represent Canada’s swim team in the 2028 Paralympic Games.