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Justice's Foundation Aids Sick Kids in N.B.
3 Oct
Summary
- Foundation honors late wife's memory and personal experience.
- Aims to ease financial burdens for families with sick children.
- Support includes medical equipment and travel expense aid.
A former Supreme Court of Canada justice, Michel Bastarache, has launched the Michel and Yolande Bastarache Foundation. This philanthropic endeavor is deeply personal, stemming from a promise made to his late wife, Yolande, and their own challenging journey raising children with a rare neurological condition.
Bastarache, who retired in 2008, decided to dedicate his assets to a cause that would offer tangible support. His son and daughter both passed away from a severe neurological disease. This profound loss, coupled with the significant costs associated with prolonged medical care, including specialized drugs and travel for treatment, inspired the foundation's mission.
The foundation seeks to provide financial relief to New Brunswick families facing similar circumstances. Assistance may cover essential medical equipment or costs related to traveling for treatment. Bastarache emphasized that the support is designed to be accessible and not overly bureaucratic, aiming to help families provide the best possible life for their children.
