Weekend Wellness   /     Boston Marathon& PTSD

Summary

Allan Lagacé is a runner from New Brunswick who has cerebral palsy. He ran his first marathon in 2014 where he qualified for the 2016 Boston Marathon. Allan is one of just 50 athletes who qualified under the mobility impaired division for the race on April 18. Growing up with cerebral palsy, Allan would often hear 'you can't do it'. His response? Yes I can and I'll show you! Later, Chris Linford returns to Weekend Wellness. Chris is a retired member of the Canadian Armed Forces. He served for 33 years and in 1994 after a stint in Rwanda, Chris acquired PTSD. Returning home, he suffered in silence for 10 years before seeking help in 2004. Ten years after that, he and his wife designed the COPE Program (Couples Overcoming PTSD Everyday) with the support of Wounded Warriors Canada. COPE provides couples with the resources and support to address the PTSD and help repair their relationship going forward. COPE launched in 2015 and now it's about to go national and bilingual. Chris' story of what he's seen and endured through deployment is unbelievable. How he went forward afterwards to develop a solution for himself, his family and other members across the county is a must-hear.

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Duration
42:29
Publishing date
2016-02-27 20:00
Contributors
  Brittany King
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Enclosures
http://imbrittanyking.com/weekend-wellness/02-27-2016-Boston-Marathon-and-PTSD.mp3
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