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Meet Lori & Ethan

In 2002, Lori’s second daughter, Brooklyn passed away at five months-of-age, due to Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disorder (SCID). This is a rare disorder where the body lacks specialized white blood cells (B- and T-lymphocytes) which defend the body from infection. Essentially babies with SCID have little or no immune system... [Read More]

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Meet David & Jack

David knows a few things about motivating young people. A grade 8 teacher, sports coach and father of three, he’s used many techniques to help young people achieve their goals. His techniques were put to the test in August 2003. David’s youngest child, Jack, a AAA hockey star, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). David and the rest of the family rallied around Jack so that, in David’s words: “Jack wouldn’t have to go through this alone.”... [Read More]

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