It's Christina Massad!!
Christina was the impetus behind the creation of the York Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy. Three years ago, Christina contacted Muscular Dystrophy Canada to start a Walk event in York Region and the rest is history. Christina felt the event was a way to “make me feel better and grow as a person.”
Christina was diagnosed with Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy at the age of 14. Initially, Christina “preferred to keep the diagnosis to myself because I didn’t understand what was happening to me. It was all part of the learning process. In my final year of high school, things started to turn around for me. I really accepted my disability and challenges in my life. I wanted people to know and understand that yes there is a challenge in my life but that doesn’t mean you have to isolate yourself.”
Christina is extremely passionate about educating people about what muscular dystrophy is and what it’s like to live with a neuromuscular disorder. In addition to the countless hours she spends working on the York Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy with her fellow Volunteer Planning Committee members, Christina is involved with Fire Fighter Boot Drives, attends conferences in support of Muscular Dystrophy Canada and is an active public speaker for the organization. She was even the inspiration behind a benefit concert whose proceeds went to support the York Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy.
Christina’s drive and dedication is astounding and her positivity and optimism is truly contagious. “If we ever hope to see some sort of cure or treatment in the future we better bust our butts to give that boost to make it happen.”
Christina’s motto is one to be remembered. “Life doesn’t stop because you’ve been thrown a curveball.”
We are so proud to have Christina as this year’s York Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy Ambassador! Thank you Christina for your continued support and dedication.
If you would like to get involved with the York Region Walk or a walk in your area visit www.muscle.ca/walk. It's quick and simple - before you know it you will be helping those in your community!
Christina was the impetus behind the creation of the York Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy. Three years ago, Christina contacted Muscular Dystrophy Canada to start a Walk event in York Region and the rest is history. Christina felt the event was a way to “make me feel better and grow as a person.”
Christina was diagnosed with Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy at the age of 14. Initially, Christina “preferred to keep the diagnosis to myself because I didn’t understand what was happening to me. It was all part of the learning process. In my final year of high school, things started to turn around for me. I really accepted my disability and challenges in my life. I wanted people to know and understand that yes there is a challenge in my life but that doesn’t mean you have to isolate yourself.”
Christina is extremely passionate about educating people about what muscular dystrophy is and what it’s like to live with a neuromuscular disorder. In addition to the countless hours she spends working on the York Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy with her fellow Volunteer Planning Committee members, Christina is involved with Fire Fighter Boot Drives, attends conferences in support of Muscular Dystrophy Canada and is an active public speaker for the organization. She was even the inspiration behind a benefit concert whose proceeds went to support the York Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy.
Christina’s drive and dedication is astounding and her positivity and optimism is truly contagious. “If we ever hope to see some sort of cure or treatment in the future we better bust our butts to give that boost to make it happen.”
Christina’s motto is one to be remembered. “Life doesn’t stop because you’ve been thrown a curveball.”
We are so proud to have Christina as this year’s York Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy Ambassador! Thank you Christina for your continued support and dedication.
If you would like to get involved with the York Region Walk or a walk in your area visit www.muscle.ca/walk. It's quick and simple - before you know it you will be helping those in your community!
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