My story with Friedreich’s Ataxia (4 of 4) Hello amigos! At 18, when I came of age, I had to leave CHEO to “stand on my own two feet”. Since CHEO only treats children, I had to accept the fact that I was one, despite being 5 feet tall. It...
Hello friends! The last time, I told you how Friedreich’s ataxia sneakily took up residence in my body. But oh, how I did not let him take my life. My teenage years passed (without an existential crisis…I want to clarify that) and then I grew up (but not that much…I’m...
Today we introduce you to Sandy Sadler, administrator. AC: Can you outline your professional background? SS: My professional background is quite atypical, but it has always affected, directly or indirectly, the field of health, training, and project management. AC: Tell us about your involvement with Ataxia Canada. ...
A conversation with the women and men involved in our foundation. Today we introduce you to Viveka Parameswaran, B.Eng, MS, PMP, CSM AC: Can you describe your professional background? Viveka : I’m a mechatronics engineer by education with specialization in robotics and automation. I have worked as a project manager...
Today, we introduce you to Antoine Gervais, Development Coordinator, Nature Conservancy of Canada. AC: Can you present your professional background? AG: I have a background that could be considered atypical, since it takes place in several disciplines and above all reflects my passions: culture, hospitality and, now, social involvement through...
A conversation with the women and men involved in our foundation. Today we introduce you to Nicolas Theberge, Board Member at Ataxia Canada. AC: Can you describe your professional background? NT: I work for a medical technology company. For 10 years, I’ve been educating clinicians and physicians all about diagnosing...
Following my last article, I will continue to tell you my story. Last time around, I talked about my childhood and mentioned what was “wrong” with me. Today you are going to find out what is “wrong” there. So here we go! For 11 months, I had all kinds of...