Quebec mother raises funds to afford life-saving surgery
Global News
Celyn Harding-Jones is organizing an online auction, hoping to raise the $200,000 she needs to cover the costs of surgery with the world's leading expert in the United States.
A Montreal mother of two is raising funds to pay for a life-saving surgery that isn’t available in Quebec to remove an extremely rare brain tumour, after the province’s insurance board (RAMQ) has denied her coverage.
Celyn Harding-Jones is organizing an online auction, hoping to raise the $200,000 she needs to cover the costs of surgery with the world’s leading expert in the United States.
“I’m fighting for my life, so I have no option,” Harding-Jones said.
Harding-Jones suffers from an extremely rare brain tumour called a colloid cyst.
As a result, she said she suffers from extreme fatigue and pain, she suddenly loses the use of her limbs and even consciousness, ending up several times in the emergency room.
Quebec neurosurgeons that she’s consulted have admitted to not having the expertise to remove her tumour safely. They can only intervene when the tumour bursts — something that could lead to her death.
Harding-Jones said that being a mother of two young children, she can’t take that risk and can no longer wait.
“My physical condition has been deteriorating,” Harding-Jones said.
A mother who was struck by a vehicle, along with the father and three other children, has now died from her injuries in hospital just over a month after the collision.
Erin McQueen believes her tools were stolen on Nov.16 while her truck was parked in Kelowna near Ellis Street and Clement Avenue.
"I am fighting for my daughter." How one Regina family is looking to the community to help raise money for a potentially live saving trip to the United States.
Kingston hosts the 59th Vanier Cup, featuring Laval vs. Laurier, promising excitement, economic impact, and family-friendly events. Full details on the big game.
Saskatchewan has been battling an increase in overdoses for many years. But based on recent data, Saskatchewan’s response to drug toxicity may be working.
A council representing Montreal and the suburban municipalities will vote on whether to stop the practice in the six West Island suburbs that treat their water with fluoride.
Trudeau said he would prefer the North American free trade agreement to remain in place, but that Ottawa was 'leaving all doors open' to secure Canadian interests.
The Florida Republican's announcement came one day after meeting with senators in an effort to win their support for his confirmation to lead the Justice Department.
Quebec's finance minister painted a positive picture of the province's finances, saying the province had a stronger-than-expected recovery from last year's economic slowdown.
Kingston ranks No. 2 in Canada for winter non-monogamy hot spots, reflecting its openness to alternative relationships.
Heffel Fine Art Auction House says “Masset, Q.C.I.” sold for $290,000 at its fall sale Wednesday night, above a presale estimate of $100,000 to $200,000.