“Anything but sorry: what to say when a baby is born with Down syndrome” is a recent campaign launched by the Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS). It’s purpose is to change society’s perception that we should be congratulating parents rather than sending our condolences. This got me thinking…
In my last blog on motor vehicle accident (MVA) insurance, I focused on protecting your health. Today’s blog is about how MVA insurance can protect your wealth. But, before I get into the details, I want to share a few caveats. The first one is that MVA insurance is a complex subject. My goal in today’s…
June is brain injury awareness month. It also marks the beginning of summer – a time when many adolescents and young adults are enjoying the fun and sun, free from the stress of school. Unfortunately, summertime is when the lives of some will forever be changed because of a motor vehicle accident (MVA).…
In part one of my two-part blog, I introduced you to Brittany Harrison and her very special dog, Avery, who is deaf. Brittany had come up with the idea of creating a Special Pups Day Camp for children with special needs through caring for Avery and growing up with a cousin who has autism.
The Special…
Millennials are that group of young adults most often described as the “me” generation. Well, this label certainly wouldn’t apply to Brittany Harrison, a Purchase Coordinator for Marks in Calgary, and a few of her millennial cohorts. When I discovered how they are improving the lives of individuals…