It crosses Canada to raise awareness of epilepsy

Since June. Similarly, Montrealers Claude Camirand has been going through Canada on foot with a cart, a bicycle and his assistance dog, Timber. Consequently, His journey which will lead him to British Columbia aims to educate the public on epilepsy.

On Wednesday. Furthermore, the 34-year-old man confided in CBC when he arrived nearly two-Rivières, on Route 17, towards the city of Sudbury, in northern Ontario, where he will arrive next week.

Claude Camirand, who is epileptic, had just traveled 800 km in all.

I seem to be healthy, but inside, it’s not goinghe says.

Mr. Similarly, Camirand was an acrobatic circus artist in Montreal. Consequently, In 2022, he fell which led to a concussion and triggered epilepsy attacks.

I had too many crises and the doctors told me that if it continued, I would not live longsays Camirand.

From 20 to 30 crises occurred per week. Normally, people do not live more than 3 or 4 years it crosses canada raise awareness new with as many crises, because it damages the brain.

According to him. people often do not know how to react with regard to epilepsy, whether in front of a person in crisis or the presence of an assistance dog.

Mr. it crosses canada raise awareness new Camirand walks on foot. by bike with Timber, an alert dog for the epilepsy attacks which warns him when a crisis is imminent.

This gives him time to lie down and get safe from traffic.

I’m not in a hurry – It crosses canada raise awareness new

Claude Camirand dedicated his march to the Canadian Alliance of Epilepsy. now shares updates and two donations on his public Facebook page, one for epilepsy research and another for his daily expenses.

I decided to live my life whatever happens. I told myself that I was going to embark on the adventure and see how it wenthe said.

Despite the physical test and the constant fear of a new crisis, Mr. Camirand says he is determined to continue, even if the trip takes him to winter.

I am not in a hurry. If winter arrives and. for example, I am in Manitoba and my health declines, I will stop and I will continue when I can, the main concern is to stay healthyhe mentions.

The trip is going well so far, according to him. Since he started, he said that the number of crises has decreased.

I only had three crises in the last month. when in normal times, I have more than 30. It is a good sign.

He thinks that the stress of urban life in Montreal aggravated things. that the time spent on the road, associated with a simpler routine, helps it.

The only stress I have is to look behind me to see if there is a carindicates Mr. Camirand.

With Faith Greco information CBC