Toronto, ON CMTA Branch
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The Toronto, ON CMTA Branch is for those who have Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and their loved ones. We welcome you to join this vibrant group of active and caring individuals in your area to share resources, ideas, CMT-related information, and personal experiences and to, ultimately, build life-long friendships and support. Meetings will focus on CMT education, awareness, research updates, fundraising initiatives, advocacy, and current events and will include guest speakers. We love newcomers and hope you will join us at our next meeting!
65 Scadding Avenue
Toronto
Ontario
M5A 4L1
Canada
St. Lawrence on the Park
Linda Scott Barber
Linda broke a bone in her right foot in 1999 when she was 46. It was misdiagnosed as a sprain, and she was sent to an orthopedist, and then to a neurologist who diagnosed CMT. Since then, her right foot, ankle and leg have been weaker than her left, and she is unable to walk long distances. Linda’s father, who was diagnosed with CMT in 2013 when he was 85, still walks using a walker. Her youngest adult child has also been diagnosed with mild CMT and is managing well so far. Linda was a high school mathematics teacher for over 30 years but is now happily retired. She has been married to Michael Barber since 2016, and they have a blended family of four adult children. They live in downtown Toronto and love going to the theater, concerts and restaurants. Linda maintains as much mobility as she can by doing the physiotherapy exercises prescribed for her, and by using walking poles when she is out and about. A positive attitude and lots of rest help her to cope with the challenges of CMT.
416-997-5084
Michael Driedger
Mike lives with CMTX. He’s passionate about keeping active and a proponent of active transportation. He cycles to get to work and walks, swims and cycles in his free time. He’s a Program Director focused on work engaging people and businesses on issues related to health and the environment. Mike has a BA in environmental studies with a sociology stream and a graduate certificate in environmental management and assessment. Mike lives in Toronto with his wife, Adrienne, and their mischievous cat, Diego. He loves to explore the sights, sounds and tastes within his own city, as well as in destinations around the world.
647-680-7601
