Man who lost legs to MS warming heads and hearts by knitting tuques on custom-made cot - CBC

ManitobaLeonard Foidart built a cot so he can knit comfortably while lying down. The 84-year-old from Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, Man., lost his legs decades ago and finds it difficult to sit but loves to knit, donating more than 1,000 tuques in the last five years.'You're here to help people, and that's my goal,' says 84-year-old Leonard FoidartMichele McDougall · CBC News · Posted: Oct 19, 2026 6:28 PM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour agoListen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Leonard Foidart built a cot so he can knit comfortably while lying down. The 84-year-old from Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, Man., lost his legs decades ago and finds it difficult to sit but loves to knit, donating more than 1,000 tuques in the last five years. (Michele McDougall/CBC)Before Leonard Foidart starts knitting, he lies face down on his custom-made cot, reaches down to adjust the light, grabs two knitting needles and selects the wool he feels will be just right.