The legally deaf and blind speed skater from Orléans managed to push ahead of all but two of the able-bodied skaters at his most recent competition. He won a medal with only a week and a half of long-track practice under his belt this season.

It was tough getting in ice time this year. Usually Frost straps on his long track skates and practices at the outdoor rink at Brewer Park after the short track season ends in December, but this season unusually warm temperatures kept Frost from the long track. Instead, he was forced to use his long blades at indoor arenas.

Despite the setback, the skater remained optimistic and headed to Lake Placid in late January anyway.

“It was an interesting meet,” Frost said.

A dumping of snow on the first day of the competition made it even harder for Frost, who has limited vision, to race.

Instead of racing for a personal best, Frost was just looking for the finish line. He said the person holding the flag to signify the last lap stood in the middle of the ice so Frost could see him.

The second day of the meet was much better, giving Frost a chance to shave 17 seconds off his time, earning him a bronze medal.

Referring to this year as his “bronze year,” on top of the medal he won at Lake Placid, Frost also earned two bronze in short track earlier this season.

The first long-track meet of the year was a great chance to get in some competitive skating before heading to a tougher meet.

In mid-February Frost will head to Calgary for his first world competition. From Feb. 22 to 25 the world’s top speed skaters will converge at the Alberta city to compete for the 16th Masters’ International Speed Skating title.

“To just be there with them is an accomplishment,” said Frost, adding he will be the first disabled skater to compete at that level. “It will just be an amazing experience.”

It will also give Frost a chance to come in out of the cold. Calgary boasts an indoor oval rink that’s clear of snow and protected from winter winds.

The local athlete said he will be skating for himself while competing at the upcoming games.

But to get there, the skater needs help. That’s where his local sponsors and the community come in. On Friday Feb. 9 and Saturday Feb. 10 Topper’s Pizza will hold a promotion to help Frost. For only $5 customers can buy a medium pepperoni pizza and $2 from each sale will go toward helping Frost attain his dreams,

With two successful fundraisers already under their belts, Topper’s corporate manager Stephane Larocque said he hopes this one will bring in even more money for Frost.

“Kevin has always been a loyal Topper's Pizza customer and when he decided to go on his journey we immediately jumped in to help him,” Loracque said, adding he is asking businesses and other Frost supporters to buy a medium pepperoni pizza to help support the local speed skater.

“Local sponsors are phenomenal,” Frost said. “If it wasn’t for sponsors I wouldn’t be going to Calgary.”

He says the same about the local community as well.

In total, Frost has won 18 medals while competing against able-bodied skaters.