Jan Bruce has lived with ALS for more than 11 years. There's no known cure for the progressively degenerative disease, but that knowledge hasn't slowed Bruce down.
chase the dream of a Stanley Cup, they’ll be doing so with the support of one super fan who epitomizes hope.
“Each day is a new day. You can make an effort to enjoy life each day. Each day is rewarding,” she told Global News through a text-to-voice device.Bruce has been one of the loudest advocates for Project Hope, a UBC initiative toLast month she was honoured with the 2023 ALS Society of BC exceptional advocacy award for her advocacy.“The thought the research is taking off is pretty encouraging.
“Swimming, especially in the ocean. Skiing. Volunteering. I had an 800 cc Kawasaki motorcycle I used to ride. Hiking. Camping,” she said.Vancouver Canucks unable to eliminate Nashville Predators on home ice Of course, there are many things Bruce wishes she could change, especially the challenges she faces speaking, which she described as “a huge barrier.”Ready to launch Project Hope for ALS at UBC
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