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Volume 2 - Issue 10 September 16th, 2016
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Fourteen years can seemingly go by quickly for the average person, but for someone diagnosed with a terminal illness, one that’s only cure is an organ transplant, the waiting can draw out these years. Although it hasn’t been an easy fourteen years, Charlotte L’Oste-Brown of Regina, has a positive outlook on life and continues to look forward as she awaits someone to give her the gift of life, the gift of lungs. She lives her life while waiting for a phone call, one which will see her ushered onto a plane destined for the city of Edmonton, the city
where her transplant will be done. Yet, L’OsteBrown isn’t one to sit idly by - in fact she’s never been someone to just wait around – so, despite life’s obstacles she has embarked on a new mission in life. She was given confirmation that she should pursue advocating on behalf of organ donation after a conversation with the regional director of the Canadian Transplant Association who encouraged her to tell her story; one that brings awareness to the province’s dismal numbers regarding organ and tissue donations. L’Oste-Brown had been living in Hazenmore, SK, where she operated a successful greenhouse business
and was busy being the mother of two active girls. She always found herself busy with life: coaching, dedicating time to the local school board, and enjoying an overall active lifestyle. Her lifestyle was completely altered in June 2003 when she was forced to slow down. She knew something was wrong one morning when her breathing had become laboured. Was it allergies and her surroundings? In September of 2003 she discovered it was something more as she was given a diagnosis of polymyositis - a disease which attacks connective tissue causing inflammation and degeneration of the muscles. Continued on page 5
Photo courtesy: Jackie Hall Photography by Jackie Hall
Farmers are in the fields where approximately half of the crops have been taken off in southeast Saskatchewan and southwest Manitoba. Although rain has set things back slightly, farmers are working hard and harvest is nearing completion.
Charlotte L’Oste-Brown joins thousands of people waiting for someone to choose to give them the gift of life. L’Oste-Brown is currently awaiting a lung transplant, but in the meantime is advocating and bringing awareness to organ and tissue donation in Saskatchewan, a topic that affects everyone in the province. She spoke at the legislature on Tuesday, Sept. 6, during an open, public hearing.