This summer I got the chance to sit down with Dylan and her mom Laurie and learn about DBA. Dylan has a rare blood disorder called Diamond-Blackfan Anemia. “Diamond-Blackfan anemia (DBA) is a rare blood disorder that occurs when the bone marrow fails to make red blood cells, which are essential for carrying oxygen from … Read more
April was diagnosed with a hearing loss condition called Otosclerosis at the age of 25. Otosclerosis is an abnormal growth of bone in the middle of the ear. This causes the structure of the ear to change and results in hearing loss. After learning about her diagnosis, she made it her mission to help rid … Read more
Seasons are changing and if you’re feeling the effects of it, you’re not alone. The sun sets earlier and it’s getting colder. So many people struggle this time of year. This year is going to be even harder for some. With COVID-19, so many of us are already feeling isolated. It’s safe to say that … Read more
“How many kids do you have?” – This is one of the most difficult questions to answer for someone who’s lost a child. October 15th is recognized as Child Loss Awareness Day. However, the reality is, every day is that day for parents who’ve lost a child. Melissa Morris shows incredible bravery and strength after … Read more
Jimmy Cole is an 82 year old Veteran and TikTok sensation. His daughter and grandson decided to record him one day and post it on TikTok. From commentary to prank phone calls, his sense of humour is priceless. He now has over 12 million views and over 320,000 followers. Although he’s funny, swears a lot … Read more
Hey my Peterborough and area friends, Diabetes Canada needs you!! Peterborough Curbside Donation Drop-off Saturday, October 24 9 am – 2 pm Giant Tiger 1875 Lansdowne Street West Diabetes Canada is hosting a contactless donation drop-off in Peterborough on Saturday, October 24, from 9 am – 2 pm. How it works: First, pack your clothing … Read more
October is Dyslexia awareness month. Dyslexia affects 1 in 5 students, and 20% of the Canadian population. This means that there could be 5 or more children in a classroom struggling to read or write. However, this doesn’t stop people with dyslexia from following their dreams. 30% of the most successful entrepreneurs are dyslexic – … Read more
Infertility effects approximately 1 in 6 couples in Canada. Although there is no concrete definition of infertility, in a broad spectrum it’s defined as trying to conceive for more than a year without success. Jessica Yates is well known in our community for her success in real estate, with city wide and Canada wide awards … Read more