I was diagnosed with an Acoustic Neuroma (“AN”) in 2018. An AN is a benign brain tumour that develops on the eighth cranial nerve, which is the main nerve leading from the inner ear to the brain.
I have had yearly MRI’s to monitor the growth of the tumour and I am in the process of determining what type of procedure I will eventually undergo to treat the AN.
When I was first diagnosed with an AN I was introduced to the Acoustic Neuroma Association of Canada (ANAC) and they have helped guide me as I’ve been investigating symptoms, treatments, surgery, radiation, recovery, etc.
ANAC has made my journey so much easier and comforting. They have assisted me in gathering information, medical research and provided additional support. Local chapters across the country host support group meetings where pre and post-surgery members gather to share their experiences, struggles, and successes. ANAC is a liaison to the top doctors in the country and keeps us current on the latest research. In 2022 I joined ANAC's board of directors and I am asking you to join me in supporting this great organization and its members. We want to ensure that ANAC can continue to provide the research, support and contacts AN patients need in order to make the best decisions possible about their treatments.
From now October 14-21 we are hosting the 4th annual virtual walk to raise funds for ANAC. Participants will be walking/running/hiking all over Canada. I will be out and about in the paths of Oakville as part of the walk.
Thanks for being a part of this journey!
Matt
Honour Roll
“So good Matt - raising awarenes and helping for the greater good. Happy to help in a small way.”
Jeff Saranko
Oct 16, 2023
Ontario, CA
Drew Shrigley
Oct 12, 2023
Ontario, CA
Ben Millard
Oct 11, 2023
Ontario, CA
Dan Madott
Oct 9, 2023
Nebraska, US
“Just look out for dudes in Shatner masks when you walk!”
Sheldon Lam Watt
Oct 7, 2023
Ontario, CA
“Yes guy! Pub crawl doesn't count.”
Jonathan Gilhen
Oct 7, 2023
British Columbia, CA
brian uchikata
Oct 7, 2023
Ontario, CA
Anonymous
Oct 6, 2023
Ontario, CA
“with you Matt”
Terry Gardiner
Oct 6, 2023
Ontario, CA
Kevin Prestidge
Oct 5, 2023
Ontario, CA
Jo-Anne Cross
Oct 5, 2023
Ontario, CA
Jonathan Strong
Oct 5, 2023
Ontario, CA
“go Matty go !!”
William Madott
Oct 5, 2023
Ontario, CA
Kina S
Oct 5, 2023
Ontario, CA
Tania Mungo
Oct 4, 2023
Ontario, CA
Mihael Cole
Oct 4, 2023
Ontario, CA
“I'II walk with you anytime Matt. ( and bring some coffee, just let me know when and where. )”
Andrew Salamon
Oct 4, 2023
Ontario, CA
“way to go Matt!”
Bernita Madott
Oct 4, 2023
Ontario, CA
Christie Desbiens
Oct 4, 2023
Ontario, CA
Hodon Dirir
Oct 4, 2023
Ontario, CA
$1,910
$1,000
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