Dear Friends and Family,
It's that time of year again! Time for the 5th Annual Acoustic Neuroma Association
of Canada (ANAC) Virtual Walk. Jen and I have participated!
I shared my personal story with you all last year and really appreciate all the
love and support. It’s attached as a reminder.
Update: I am having surgery on November 25th to remove my AN. Thank you all for your
prayers and well wishes.
If you are able to donate, your contribution will go a long way to helping people
with an acoustic neuroma (AN).
Matt
My personal story:
For those that are not aware, 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 MRIs to monitor the growth of the tumour and I have now decided
to undergo surgery to remove my 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.
“thinking of all of you! hope you have a good recovery! love you guys :)”
Julie Denomme
Nov 23, 2024
Ontario, CA
Joanne cross
Nov 23, 2024
Ontario, CA
“Good luck, Matt! All the best.”
Michelle Salvana
Oct 24, 2024
Ontario, CA
Janet Kipkie
Oct 21, 2024
Ontario, CA
Anonymous
Oct 15, 2024
Ontario, CA
“Go Tigerrrrrrrrrrrrs 💙”
Kevin Prestidge
Oct 11, 2024
Ontario, CA
Ruth & Dick McLean
Oct 11, 2024
Ontario, CA
“you look jacked in that photo.”
Daniel Madott
Oct 10, 2024
Nebraska, US
Ben Millard
Oct 10, 2024
Ontario, CA
Sheldon Lam Watt
Oct 10, 2024
Ontario, CA
“We are here for you! LoveBern and Chris”
Bernita Madott
Oct 9, 2024
Ontario, CA
Spirou Family
Oct 9, 2024
Ontario, CA
“Have a great walk”
Bill & Cathy Madott
Oct 9, 2024
Ontario, CA
Margaret and Peter Madott
Oct 9, 2024
Ontario, CA
“our pleasure”
Pauline Desbiens
Oct 9, 2024
Ontario, CA
Shane Sinclair
Oct 9, 2024
Ontario, CA
“Good Luck Matty! We are here to support you!”
brian uchikata
Oct 9, 2024
Ontario, CA
Tani Reader
Oct 9, 2024
Ontario, CA
Hodon Dirir
Oct 9, 2024
Ontario, CA
“We support you Matty!”
Jonathan Strong
Oct 9, 2024
Ontario, CA