VIDEO: Artwork and consciousness at Langley vineyard occasion for Osteoporosis Canada
Larry Funnell was identified with osteoporosis – which suggests means ‘porous bone’ – when he was 48 years outdated, shortly after transferring to the Decrease Mainland from Ottawa.
By then, he’d suffered 10 fractures, all from accidents no extra extreme than a fall from a standing place.
It was an sudden introduction to the illness, often called the “silent thief”, that weakens bones, and places folks at a higher danger of fractures.
Funnell’s quest for extra info led him to Osteoporosis Canada and, finally, a place as chair of the Canadian Osteoporosis Affected person Community, changing into a males’s well being advocate.
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On Sunday, June 25, Funnell’s persevering with marketing campaign to lift consciousness concerning the bone illness introduced him to the Township 7 vineyard in South Langley, whose annual Artwork within the Vines occasion is held in partnership with Osteoporosis Canada.
Admission was by donation with all proceeds benefiting Osteoporosis Canada.
Funnell, who’s not chair of the affected person community, described himself as a volunteer with the society.
“I’ve introduced an entire staff right here to lift consciousness of osteoporosis and the significance of bone well being,” Funnell defined to a customer on the Osteoporosis Canada sales space, whereas different volunteers handed out pamphlets.
There was additionally a raffle and a draw for prizes, and greater than 30 different cubicles with oil painters, woodworkers, potters, artists, and different native artisans showcasing their work.
Famend wine critic John Schreiner held a guide signing of his memoir, Goodgrog: A Life in Wine and Journalism.
For many who missed the occasion and the chance to study extra concerning the illness, Funnell steered a go to to the web site.
“Osteoporosis.ca,” he mentioned. “It’s simple to recollect. We’ve got nice sources on-line and that’s all the time a great place to begin.”
Osteoporosis will increase bone fragility and the danger of fractures, significantly of the hip, backbone, wrist and shoulder.
Fractures from osteoporosis are extra frequent than coronary heart assault, stroke and breast most cancers mixed.
Donations will also be made on-line on the Osteoporosis Canada web site, www.osteoporosis.ca which has intensive details about the illness that causes low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue.
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Located on three acres, Township 7 Winery and Vineyard is host to different well-liked occasions like Bard within the Valley, in addition to a Father’s Day occasion, Easter egg hunt and grape stomp, with proceeds going to native charity.
A second Artwork within the Vines market is deliberate for Sunday, Aug. 27.
Extra photos from the June occasion will be seen on-line on the Langley Advance Instances Fb web page.
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