Please consider supporting ANAC -- a small charity whose cause if very close to my heart! This year, I will be spreading my steps over the week-long event. From October 14 to 21, I will be walking/hiking daily (rain or shine!) on various paths throughout Grimsby and surrounding areas. Please reach out if you'd like to join me for any part of my walk!
Every little bit counts! Whether you decide to join me, donate to my fundraising page, or help me spread the word by sharing my link, you will be making a difference!
My story in a nutshell:
When I was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma in December 2019 and underwent brain surgery two short months later, little did I know it would change my life forever! Completely unprepared for the difficult journey ahead, I was faced with many post-op complications including facial paralysis, single-sided deafness, balance issues and fatigue among the most debilitating. It's hard to believe it's been almost 4 years! As ANAC's National Operations Director as of January 2023, I am now committing much of my time and energy to serving an organization whose mission is very close to my heart: to provide accurate, up-to-date information and ongoing support to individuals with an acoustic neuroma, and their families, to help improve their quality of life.
Why do we fundraise? The reason is twofold:
1) We need to fund our mission! As a non-profit charity, we depend on memberships and donations as our primary source of revenue. All funds raised go directly towards our valuable members' services including: support groups, one-on-one peer support, education events (i.e., webinars and symposiums), access to expert advice through our Medical Advisory Committee, website resources, and our very own publication, The Connection newsletter.
2) We need to raise awareness! As a rare disease, acoustic neuroma is not well recognized leading to delayed or misdiagnosis. Early detection means better quality-of-life treatment options for those diagnosed, making awareness of acoustic neuroma and its symptoms so important! We also need to raise awareness about ANAC's very existence so that those diagnosed know where they can turn to for support and resources to help them navigate this difficult journey.
With gratitude,
Michelle
Honour Roll
YANG WANG
Nov 11, 2023
Ontario, CA
Anonymous
Oct 23, 2023
Ontario, CA
Patricia Klages
Oct 23, 2023
Ontario, CA
Paul Cameron
Oct 23, 2023
Ontario, CA
Anonymous
Oct 22, 2023
Ontario, CA
Werner Family
Oct 22, 2023
Ontario, CA
Maria Cescon
Oct 21, 2023
Ontario, CA
“you are a rockstar! ❤️”
Debbie Thom
Oct 20, 2023
Ontario, CA
“Go! Michelle Go!”
Michele Bliss
Oct 20, 2023
Ontario, CA
Bruce Hogg
Oct 20, 2023
Ontario, CA
“thank you for your leadership!”
Jennifer McLellan
Oct 19, 2023
Ontario, CA
John Rotella
Oct 15, 2023
Ontario, CA
“Michelle, you are a courageous warrior! We are so thankful to have you and your family and your our lives. We will be there virtually walking with you and all the others impacted by this rare disease. Sending love from all of us!”
Julia Duffy
Oct 15, 2023
Ontario, CA
Anonymous
Oct 14, 2023
Ontario, CA
Elizabeth Souter
Oct 14, 2023
Ontario, CA
Scott Gillespie
Oct 13, 2023
Alberta, CA
Anonymous
Oct 13, 2023
Ontario, CA
Susan Chatland
Oct 13, 2023
Ontario, CA
Jesse Lazarich
Oct 12, 2023
Ontario, CA
David Gillespie
Oct 12, 2023
Ontario, CA
Holly Dzuba
Oct 10, 2023
Ontario, CA
Risa Rosenberg
Oct 10, 2023
Ontario, CA
“Way to go, Sassy Fierce!”
Risa Rosenberg
Oct 10, 2023
Ontario, CA
Cara Goulding
Oct 10, 2023
Ontario, CA
Joan Adams
Oct 10, 2023
Ontario, CA
“Michelle you are one of the most amazing people we know. We love you!”
Jillian Leblanc
Oct 9, 2023
Ontario, CA
Cassandra Patterson
Oct 9, 2023
Ontario, CA
“Hi Michelle, I am travelling so cant do walk. Here is a donation from me towards an organisation that has helped me. Thanks for your great leadership in ANAC. Steve McDougall”
Stephen McDougall
Sep 17, 2023
Ontario, CA
Michelle Gillespie
Sep 7, 2023
Ontario, CA
$3,374
$2,000
Ontario, Canada
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