Nadia’s Story

Nadia’s Story

Meet Nadia, a mother from Calgary, Alberta. Her life took a profound turn after the sudden and heart- wrenching loss of her son, Wes Birdsell, to Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) when he was just 16 years old. Wes was an avid athlete who participated in hockey,...
Mike’s Story

Mike’s Story

Meet Mike, a symbol of courage in the face of adversity. Now 36, Mike’s life took a sudden turn at the age of 25 when he was diagnosed with Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC). A condition that would bring challenges, but also a resilience...
The Kowalsky’s Story

The Kowalsky’s Story

The Kowalsky family’s medical journey began innocuously. When young Atley Kowalsky started displaying consistent nighttime coughing, his parents, Adam and Susan, like any concerned caregivers, sought medical advice. Initial suspicions pointed to asthma. However,...
Tim’s Story

Tim’s Story

Meet Tim from Nova Scotia, whose journey of strength and perseverance transcends the ordinary. At the age of 64, he shares a profound narrative that is marked by a relentless fight against Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) over the last two decades. Born with this...