The sound of birds chirping, a plane flying overhead, the laughter of a loved one. For Caroline Schwabe, none of these sounds were distinct. Talking sounded like mumbling –[...]
Stories
Transforming Lives, Shaping Futures
You never think that it will be your family that is rocked by a medical misfortune. The Parsons family never dreamed of the journey their young daughter, Addyson, would[...]
Imagine never being able to tell someone that you love them. Never being able to voice how much you appreciate your loved ones and how they have changed[...]
Recognized as a social butterfly amongst her family and friends, Lana is a vibrant young woman who enjoys bringing people together. In 2014, Lana’s life[...]
Imagine living nearly eighteen healthy years and then suddenly sustaining a severe brain injury because of bleeding in your brain. While emergency surgery repaired the[...]
For years Una had been experiencing challenges with her legs, yet tests left the problem undiagnosed. Annually, she travelled to her home country, Jamaica, to[...]
For five years Melanie lived in China, studying and performing Kung Fu from 4:50 am to 10:00 pm each day. After being back in Canada[...]
With his twin brother, older brother and parents, Liam was very active camping and biking, plus watching and reading Star Wars stories. One day while[...]
A dynamic life as an artist, singer, father, husband, grandfather and dedicated firefighter shaped Jerry’s outgoing personality. He suddenly lost hearing in his left ear[...]
Like many 14 year olds, Nicholas spent hours every week playing hockey. Following a severe headache and vomiting at hockey practice, it was discovered he[...]
One minute Renaye was living life dancing, graduating from high school and fostering a future with her boyfriend; the next she was fighting for her[...]
A physically active and adventurous kid, Lincoln always lived his life to the fullest. One day he took an unfortunate fall over the handlebars of[...]
Elsie was a caregiver to her beloved husband for several years. Following his passing, her health deteriorated, and with severe diarrhea and hallucinations she was[...]
One minute nine year old Jordan was thriving while enjoying outdoor fun and the next she was suffering intense headache pain and dizziness. Within four[...]
Tanya is an exceptional mother with a calm, patient demeanor who noticed that her baby wasn’t reaching typical milestones. She has stood by and advocated[...]
Brothers Wes and Wilf share an exceptional sense of humour. They are plumbers by trade and have personal passions: Wes’ are tinkering on cars and[...]