You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.

It has been the worst, and the best, of years for Zachary Rayment.

Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.

Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.

Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

Don't have an account? Create Account

Zach’s 2025 hit a high in the summer, when he schmoozed with his beloved Toronto FC, captivating them so much that midfielder Djordje Mihailovic opined on a team video, “We need more Zachs.”

The low of Zach’s 2025 coincided with that visit by the soccer stars because it took place around Zach’s hospital bed, where he was recovering from surgery so punishing it hurts to write about it.

Doctors broke each of his legs in three places, twisted them straight, then pinned them back together.

Zach, who turned 17 last weekend, has cerebral palsy. His knees were relentlessly and painfully turning in on themselves.

He was in hospital for four months, most of it gruelling physiotherapy, including gritty hallway marathons with his walker.

Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond.

By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.

A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.

The next issue of Your Midday Sun will soon be in your inbox.

We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again

Interested in more newsletters? Browse here.

Somehow, Zach found humour. As they wheeled him into........

© Toronto Sun