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Kris Letang Suffers a Second Stroke
Kris Letang, 35, defenseman for Pittsburgh Penguins suffered a stroke - his second stroke to be exact. Letang, a native of Montreal, Quebec, recognized and reported the symptoms to the training staff, who in turn, got him immediately to hospital. In 2014, Kris Letang...
Tribute to Michael Rossiter
The Brain Injury Community is extremely saddened by the passing of Michael (Mike) Rossiter on November 23, 2022. The one thing you could not do when you were with Mike was keep a frown on your face. Mike, dubbed โThe Happy Fellowโ by his wife, Mary Lou, was always...
Michael Coss Mentors UBC Healthcare Students
To know Michael, is to know his favourite quote, "Anything is possible, if you believe." As part of Michaelโs ongoing commitment to making continued physical and cognitive progress, he is mentoring three healthcare students from the University of British Columbia...
Anything is Possible
We're excited to announce our next event of 'Anything is Possible' is scheduled forย ย Saturday, October 29th at 4pm (EST).ย We are thrilled to be joined by speakers, Sheldon Guy, and Janet Omstead. Please see the poster attached for additional information. The story of...
Canadian Royal Purple Organizes Canada-Wide Purple Thursday on October 20th
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Canadian Royal Purple Organizes Canada-wide Purple Thursday on October 20th ย โStop the Violenceโ and โPaint Your Town Purpleโ have become key slogans for the Canadian Royal Purple. October 20th, the...
Medically Assisted Dying & People in Poverty
A shocking 4 in 10 Canadians living in poverty are also individuals living with a disability. On October 8, 2022, Global News aired The New Reality report which states that it is poverty, rather than pain, that is driving individuals to choose medically assisted...
Neurotrauma Consultant Fired Following Evaluation of Tua Tagovailoa
Tuo Tagovailoa, quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, stumbled and fell, hitting the back of his head on the ground during the September 25th game. The unffiliated neurotrauma consultant, who evaluated Tagovailoa, cleared him to return to play in the third quarter. As a...
BC Brain Injury Association Seeks Volunteers
Bruce Willis Diagnosed with Aphasia
In March 2022, Bruce Willisโ family announced on social media that he is stepping away from a long career as an actor following a diagnosis of aphasia. Willisโ family, in the past, had made comments on the actorโs memory challenges. The Los Angeles Times reported that...