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CommentsA Shot in the Light for Canadian FamiliesPosted by Guest Column on Jul 19, 2011 at 08:28 AM
With a new vaccine, the end is in sight for deadly Meningitis B
One honored guest at the event was Katie Grassie of Keswick, Ontario. Katie is the mother of Keaton Grassie, who contracted Meningitis at age nine, and a tireless advocate for Meningitis education. Keaton, now a teenager, is in turn a tireless advocate for swimming and scooters – despite loosing both legs and suffering damage to his arms in his bout with what now is a preventable disease. More...Post a Comment on: A Shot in the Light for Canadian FamiliesCommenting is not available in this channel entry. Next entries comments: Barack Talks to a Banker About Raising the Debt Ceiling Previous entries comments: Are Tax Hikes Good for the Economy? Note from the Editor: This section is for comments from readers of canadafreepress.com. Please don't assume that Canada Free Press agrees with or endorses any particular comment just because we let it stand. A reminder: Anyone who fails to comply with our terms of use may lose his or her posting privilege. |
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In August of last year, soccer enthusiasts in Barrie, Ontario enjoyed an All Star Soccer Challenge that came with a bonus. Parents and athletes received information about deadly Meningococcal Meningitis and the prevention of this vicious disease through vaccination.