MEET THE LALONDE FAMILY!
Stéphane, France, Marie-Eve and Zacharie have been involved with the Ottawa Walk for Muscular Dystrophy since 2003 when Zacharie was first diagnosed at the age of 3 months. They joined the Ottawa Chapter for numerous reasons including, “mental support, to learn more about the disease and eventually for funding.”
Everyone in the Lalonde family feels a great sense of accomplishment in raising funds through the Ottawa Walk for Muscular Dystrophy. The family starts fundraising early, even holding events to raise awareness and gain sponsorship at the schools where Stéphane and France are teachers, and where the children attend.
One of the family’s most memorable moments at the Ottawa Walk for Muscular Dystrophy was when Zacharie was recognized for his hard work in fundraising. “They called Zacharie's name because he raised the most money in the age group under 7 years old. His eyes were shining and he was really happy!” Stéphane and France recall.
The Lalondes know that the money they work so hard to raise is going to a worthy cause. Muscular Dystrophy Canada and the local Ottawa Chapter have helped to provide resources that the Lalonde Family describes as making a huge difference in their quality of life. “The Ottawa Chapter helped Zacharie with new equipment like a laptop for his fine motor skills, our vehicle modifications and a ramp to get into our house.” which has helped make day to day tasks more manageable.
We are proud to have The Lalonde Family as this year’s Ottawa Walk for Muscular Dystrophy Ambassadors and thank them for their continued support.
It's not to late to help muscles move in the Ottawa area - visit www.muscle.ca/walk to donate to the Ottawa walk or to one in your area!
Stéphane, France, Marie-Eve and Zacharie have been involved with the Ottawa Walk for Muscular Dystrophy since 2003 when Zacharie was first diagnosed at the age of 3 months. They joined the Ottawa Chapter for numerous reasons including, “mental support, to learn more about the disease and eventually for funding.”
Everyone in the Lalonde family feels a great sense of accomplishment in raising funds through the Ottawa Walk for Muscular Dystrophy. The family starts fundraising early, even holding events to raise awareness and gain sponsorship at the schools where Stéphane and France are teachers, and where the children attend.
One of the family’s most memorable moments at the Ottawa Walk for Muscular Dystrophy was when Zacharie was recognized for his hard work in fundraising. “They called Zacharie's name because he raised the most money in the age group under 7 years old. His eyes were shining and he was really happy!” Stéphane and France recall.
The Lalondes know that the money they work so hard to raise is going to a worthy cause. Muscular Dystrophy Canada and the local Ottawa Chapter have helped to provide resources that the Lalonde Family describes as making a huge difference in their quality of life. “The Ottawa Chapter helped Zacharie with new equipment like a laptop for his fine motor skills, our vehicle modifications and a ramp to get into our house.” which has helped make day to day tasks more manageable.
We are proud to have The Lalonde Family as this year’s Ottawa Walk for Muscular Dystrophy Ambassadors and thank them for their continued support.
It's not to late to help muscles move in the Ottawa area - visit www.muscle.ca/walk to donate to the Ottawa walk or to one in your area!
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