Spencer Rossiter is a dedicated member of the Holland Hurricanes basketball program for three seasons and a proud father of two. He and his partner, Kate Desroches, are raising their two children, Elliot (2) and Millie (1), while balancing school, family life, and the challenges that come with caring for a child with special medical needs.

Spencer has been a student at Holland College for four years. He completed his first year in Sport and Recreation before switching to Business for his second year. When Elliot was born and later diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Spencer made the selfless decision to step away from school to focus on his son’s care and development. After that time, he returned for his third and fourth year to complete his Sport and Recreation diploma.

Kate is also a Holland College graduate, having completed the Early Childhood Education (ECE) program and now works for the Public Schools Branch. Together, Spencer and Kate have built a strong, loving family and are deeply committed to giving Elliot every opportunity to thrive.

Elliot requires ongoing medical treatment and specialized therapy. The family makes regular trips to the IWK in Halifax for his care, as well as annual trips to a private physiotherapy clinic in Alberta. These intensive physio sessions have led to improvements in Elliot’s mobility and development. Unfortunately, because the Alberta treatment is private, the costs are not covered.

The Holland Hurricanes community is coming together to support Spencer, Kate, Elliot, and Millie through a GoFundMe fundraiser and a Benefit Game for Elliot on February 21st. Donations will be accepted at the door, and 100% of all ticket sales will be donated to help cover Elliot’s ongoing therapy and travel expenses.

Your support means more than words can express. Every donation helps give Elliot access to the treatment he needs to continue making incredible progress.