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...
The story I am going to tell you today is mine and how Friedreich’s ataxia came into my life. First, what is Friedreich’s ataxia? It is an incurable degenerative disease caused by genetics that affects the neuromuscular system and coordination. It all started when I was about 10 years old....