“Many people with incurable illness look forward to the promise of stem cells. Stem cells have the potential to turn into any kind of cell and, in theory, they could repair damaged cells though scientists tell us that we’re years away from realizing that dream. There is no stem cell...
The Evolution of Name Editorial It’s official, CAFA has reached a milestone. We have a new name: Ataxia Canada! As always, opinions varied on the subject. The majority were open to the change, but there were some opposed to it. As for me, I think it’s progress. The change was...
My Thanks Editorial “The Walk to Fight Familial Ataxias has been a great success. We have been able to raise over $95000, over the last 5 years, with all 4 provinces working together. I wish to thank you for continuing to support us by coming to our walk in Whitby....
I’d be a hero in a flying wheelchair. I would have pretty big arms, but obviously I would never walk again. My hobby would be Skating; my profession would be working at the hospital, helping children overcome their fears. For instance, when a child is afraid of his first blood...
At first the doctors told me that it was a branch of the F… ataxia. I was panicking and questions filled my head: will I have to be in a wheelchair? Will my condition deteriorate? How much longer will I live? Will I die? I remember all these emotions as...
In my opinion, the pursuit of one’s dreams is a big intrinsic motivation that we all need for self-fulfillment. My quest consists in participating in the 2012 London Paralympic Games. In fact, I am a high level swimmer and for four years I have had the deepest desire of accomplishing...
I hope that my testimony brings hope. My name is Emmanuelle Poirier St-Georges, I’m 25 years old and I suffer from Friedreich’s ataxia. As a child I loved sports: soccer, handball, gymnastics and ballet. I was always super competitive and I couldn’t understand why at 12 years old my performance...
