Stories From Across Canada

“The worry and stress of having to move Mel into care disappears during those 90 minutes together on the trishaw”

Before Mel’s diagnosis of Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia, Mel and Sim were an active couple that loved skiing and hiking together. However, in the eight years since his diagnosis, their normal activities had slowly disappeared from their lives until their adventures in the trishaw began.

 

“Do good, time for a bike ride”

Noémie, our youngest volunteer cyclist: ”This summer, I witnessed before my very eyes the power of a great beauty chain. From the organizers, to the pedallers, to the passengers, there is a lot of joy, and thanks that have been given in both directions. Cycling without age is a lot of beautiful for everyone. It did me really good to find this place where benevolence in human relations prevails. Just do good together, time for a bike ride”

“with the use of transfer equipment more of our long-term care residents are able to get outside and enjoy this wonderful activity”

After many faithful visits from his granddaughter, Joe surprised her when she arrived and he was proudly seated in the trishaw. Together they explored the neighborhood giving Joe a better sense of where his new home was located and giving his granddaughter a better sense of who Joe was. He opened up and started sharing stories he had never shared before.

“Que Sera Sera, whatever will be will be…”

With a newfound zest for life on the trishaw, Elana can often be seen singing as she tours her neighborhood. The freedom that she feels as they cycle by a preschool, through the park and down the main street brings so much joy and excitement to her, she can’t help by sing.

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