Cynthia has a mental map of almost every bathroom in the Lower Mainland. Driving to the North Shore? That meant a strategic pit stop at the McDonald’s downtown. Walking the Richmond Dyke Trail? Only one kilometre to salvation. For the past five years, every outing required calculation, strategy, and backup clothing — just in case she didn’t make it in time. Slowly, Cynthia’s … Continued
For many parents, packing their children’s lunches can be a dreaded chore. For Angelo Marvuglia, it’s a daily miracle – a simple act that once felt impossible during years of relentless pain. Today, thanks to the Leon Judah Blackmore Centralized Pain Treatment Unit at St. Paul’s Hospital – the only one of its kind in Canada – he’s living a second chance at life. An unexpected health crisis In 2016, Angelo … Continued
One in five Canadians lives with chronic pain, a condition that can affect every part of life, from relationships to work to mental health. At St. Paul’s Hospital, clinician-scientist Dr. May Ong is charting a new path forward with support from a $1 million gift from the Leon Judah Blackmore Foundation. This gift strengthens a pain program that’s already changing lives, empowering it … Continued