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FtF Prize Pack #4

Our fourth prize pack actually comes to you from Rare Disease Day originally. The main painting is a celebration of rare diseases and cele…

FtF Prize Pack #3

This prize pack contains two fantastic items along with some bookmarks. In this prize pack you will win a beautiful hand-painted jewelry…

FtF Prize Pack #2

It is day 2 of Fight the Fusion. We are so grateful to have such a fantastic main sponsor for this event. Christa, who is one of the fou…

FtF Prize Pack #1

For Fight the Fusion we have EIGHT prize packs that were donated from our sponsors. Our first prize pack comes from Babbling Panda Yarn…

Day 1 of Fight the Fusion Week

WELCOME TO FIGHT THE FUSION 2019!!!! Welcome to Fight the Fusion 2019. This is the FIRST year rolling out this fundraiser. This campaign h…

Sleepless Nights

I have had some pretty intense insomnia lately. Of course, like anyone, sometimes I stay up too late on purpose... I get caught up in a tv…

Health Care (Part II) - Transplant List

Have you ever really tried to envision what life may look life for someone who requires an organ transplant? Really give in and put yourse…

Health Care (Part I) - Maintenance

Health care has been heavily on my mind recently. Maybe because it has been spoken of at length during our provincial election. Maybe it is…

Fight the Fusion Logo

Have you seen the main art piece/logo for Fight the Fusion? If you haven't, please check it out. It's a little busy for a basic *…

"Stoop Fish"

In the movie Hall Pass , there is a scene where three of the main characters are discussing the attractiveness of one particular tall blond…

Updating Alumni Records

I get a specific caller once a year about updating my alumni profile at the University where I acquired my combined degree. I often ignore…

Time Management

It is kind of shocking how different life can become in regards to time management when at different stages of life. When I was in Univers…

IBD In Your Teens

Here is some basic information that I wish someone could have talked me through when I was first diagnosed with an Inflammatory Bowel Disea…

What Chronic Illness Taught Me About Motivation

Before I became ill, I knew of a few motivations to do something. 1. To learn and become an expert in that field, subject, sport, instrume…

Dental Appointment

I had a dentist appointment today. I always dread the pain of these appointments. It does not seem to matter how diligent I have been with…

The Beam

Nimbleback, the creators of The Beam (a Canadian company) is our biggest sponsor of Fight the Fusion. We are so grateful to have a sponso…

Delayed Symptoms

Last night, for whatever reason, I had some pretty intense inflammation pain in my J pouch. It could have been the dollop of hot sauce I pu…

Dreams and Nightmares

I wonder about the dreams and nightmares of anyone who is ill, scarred, disabled. Do you dream about yourself in your current situation? …

To Live Compromised

Sometimes it still shocks me when I hear people say they would prefer to die rather than 'live compromised'. At the same time, I a…

New Yoga Poses

It is hard to imagine that the idea of being stagnant is actually progress... in a backwards sort of way... when you have diseases that are…

Chicken!

Intestinal diseases usually require a change in diet. While every person has a different experience, one basic truth is that our intestine…

Trapped

Chronic illness can sometimes make you feel trapped. Being ill is surprisingly accompanied by constant guilt. All the time. Especially if …