Tilson Recognized June as ALS Awareness Month

OTTAWA, ON – This afternoon Dufferin-Caledon MP David Tilson rose in the House of Commons to recognize June as ALS Awareness Month. Mr. Tilson said:

“Mr. Speaker, each year Canadians recognize June as ALS awareness month. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is a rapidly progressive, fatal motor neuron disease that leaves those affected in a state of progressive paralysis but with full possession of their mental faculties.

In 2005, my father succumbed to ALS after a four year fight, so it has affected me personally. And of course all Members witnessed the courage of our late colleague Mauril Belanger during his battle with this terrible disease.

Each year at this time, friends, family, and supporters dedicate their time and energy to raise awareness for treatment and a cure.  In dozens of communities across the country, the Walk for ALS is taking place to help raise funds for critical research and support.

I encourage every member to wear a cornflower to demonstrate our support in the fight against ALS so that together we can support victims and families and promote research to find a cure.”