Having lost my parents to both Alzheimers and a Brain Tumour, every
year we donate thousands of dollars to both Cancer and AD charities.
We also believe strongly in the mission of Cystic Fibrosis Canada
through the Hamilton Chapter Princess Ball. (Direct all Donations to
hamiltonchapter@cysticfibrosis.ca)
My Dad's AD was due largely to CTE from playing pro and semi-pro football
in the CFL and club leagues (London Knights) and the Canadian Navy (Shearwater) for several years ( 9 documented concussions). His autopsy confirmed CTE and was done by Hamilton Health Sciences after his passing in 2008. Prior to his developing AD, his memory and cognitive skills were excellent into his mid 60's.
His best friend growing up was Russ Jackson,a CFL Legend. He also played with the famous George Brancato, one of the best Italian football players to ever play in the CFL. Frank Clair was also a buddy of his on the Rough Riders. This was an era where a white collar job paid much more than a football player in the fledgling CFL
(1958-1961).
His journey with AD concluded at St. Josephs in Hamilton in 2008.
My Mom developed a fast growing frontal lobe tumour in her brain that took her from us in less than 68 days.
Carpenter Hospice and Joseph Brant/Juravinski did a fantastic job ensuring that her final days were surrounded with dignity and love.
These diseases require research dollars and
people participating to assist the cause. Give what you can as we do every year. It does matter. :)
