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Brendan: Every picture tells a story
This picture was taken St. Patrick’s Day 2016, when my husband Brendan was diagnosed IPF. He smiled right to the end of that journey August 30, 2019. Brave man taken […]
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The Hamilton IPF Group Blowing Bubbles at Hamilton City Hall
This is our 3rd year attending the Hamilton City Sign being illuminated blue and red to build awareness and promote IPF by blowing bubbles.
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John Etherington: Perseverance
John Etherington (1944-2020) fought bravely for 4 ½ years. He did not let shortness of breath keep him from walking our dog, Sophi. She led him on many near disasters […]
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Deena Eliosoff: My amazing mother and her incredible perseverance
In 2010, my mother, Deena Eliosoff, was diagnosed with Systemic Scleroderma which gave her Pulmonary Fibrosis. Her health deteriorated rapidly, to the point where she would be stuck in the […]
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Leo: My Resilient Soulmate
My husband Leo was diagnosed with IPF in 2014. His lovely mum Louisa was diagnosed in 2007 with IPF and died in 2015. Our family like so many , know […]
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William (Bill) Jamieson: He was truly involved with every one of his children
My name is Joan-Marie Schoen. I live in the wonderful city of Calgary. I want to help find a cure for pulmonary fibrosis. This is my story and I tell it in loving memory of my father, William (Bill) Jamieson. 1954-2011
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Honoring my amazing mom & her 2 sisters
My mom, Florence, was THE strongest, toughest, most loving and selfless person I know. We lost her sister, Linda first, to pulmonary fibrosis. Then mom was diagnosed & we lost […]
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Arie Mast: Remembering all the laughter
Next week will be a year since Dad passed away from IPF and his laughter is so greatly missed. He persevered with IPF and never stopped adding a little humor […]
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Arie: A Brave Dutchman
Arie lived bravely with IPF for almost 5 years. He was so proud of his Dutch heritage and was excited to receive Dutch treats for Christmas.
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Tribute to my Mum
My mum was diagnosed with IPF in April 2016 and I just lost her on September 11, 2020. I’m crying as I write this because our relationship was so strained […]