CANFAR Profiles: Paul Pighin
In 2002 I Became Really Sick. I Was Told That I Would Need To Start On Medications Right Away I came out in 1992, when I was 22 years old. This was an amazing time for me. I had fallen in love for the first time, and was beginning to truly live out my life […]
CANFAR Profiles: John
John Was Not Suffering From MS; Rather, He Had AIDS Late in 2011 our 34 year old son John was beginning to lose his balance, stumbling more and more frequently and occasionally falling. Otherwise healthy and robust, he went through a series of tests and we were given the startling news that the doctors believed […]
CANFAR Profiles: Maggie Atkinson
It Was CANFAR-funded Research That Saved My Life, And It Is Research That Will Eventually Provide A Cure Or Vaccine To End AIDS I was 32 years old, a lawyer with a bright future ahead of me. And then, in a matter of minutes my doctor delivered news that changed my life forever: “You have […]
CANFAR Spotlight: Kayla Hoffman-Rogers
Name: Kayla Hoffman-Rogers Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Occupation/Volunteer Role/Education/Background: Currently a student, graduating May with a BSc major in Neuroscience, President of CANFAR Dalhousie. I am really interested in healthcare. When did you get involved in the fight against HIV and AIDS? 3 years ago, I wish I could say earlier Why do […]