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The first was a new pair of specialized electronic glasses from a company called eSight that uses real-time video technology to enable the legally blind to see and independently carry out all activities of daily living.

The second was a chance to use them to actually see her favourite team for the very first time.

With the assistance of a Calgary Flames Foundation that raises $4 million annually to support several causes, including health and wellness, she celebrated her second day with lighter, more advanced glasses in style.

“That was so cool,” she beamed when asked about the stirring response 18,000 people gave her.

“I was a little nervous, but then when I got out there I was excited and happy. It was probably even better than I expected. I sang along to the Canadian anthem but I did not know the American. I only know, ‘Oh, say! Can you see?’”

Well, she can now.

“I was able to see the shots and the players’ numbers and it was fast,” said Olivia, so thankful for the gift of sight so many take for granted.

“It’s super important because everyone else tells me what they see and sometimes I wish I could see it. These help a lot.”

It was an emotional day for her family too.

“She has been to a game before but she couldn’t see it – she was just there for the cheering and the malts,” smiled her mother, Meredith.

“I’d say, ‘The wave is coming,’ and she’d stand up. And she’d hear the boards if there was a big hit and she’d cheer, but she couldn’t see anything.”