Pam’s Legacy Fundraiser
Celebrating 30 years of Dedication
No one knows how they might respond to a tragedy, until they are tested.
For Pam Husband, the sudden, unexplained death of her sixteen-year-old son Greg was the impetuous for advocacy and action, and the creation of the Canadian SADS Foundation.
A creative, curious teen, Greg suffered from fainting spells from a young age, often after being startled or excited. At the age of six, he passed out in the backseat of Pam’s car when she suddenly hit the brakes to avoid an accident. Searching for a reason, Greg was examined by neurologists, but no cause was found beyond the speculation that it was linked to stress. And yet Greg passed away in his bed on Sept. 11, 1990. His autopsy did not reveal any structural problems to his organs. What was the silent killer that took Greg’s life?
“Thank you Pam for turning your biggest tragedy into a source of information and hope for so many families. You’ve done SO much! Thank you from our whole family.”️ ♥
Anne Y
Our Journey
You have helped so many. Thank you for all you have done. An article about your son was seen many years ago in a Toronto newspaper by a relative of my husband. We then knew about SADS and my two children and husband at the time were diagnosed. Then later many on his side were diagnosed as you know. You have done so much for public awareness.
Gayle H.
The Canadian SADS Foundation is important to me because I believe that better understanding and treatment of SADS conditions is a vital component of medical research efforts. In addition, increasing public awareness of SADS conditions will save more lives of young people like my son Adam Dick, who died suddenly at age 18 of a suspected SADS condition. Before his death I was completely unaware that these groups of conditions existed. Routine screening might have alerted his father and me to an underlying issue. Thank you to the Canadian SADS Foundation for the work you do!
Andrea P
Thinking of you and your family Pam. Thank you for all that you have done for families like mine. There is no greater way to honour Greg’s memory. Thank you for all that you have done and continue to do.
Maureen B
As the years pass we think of all the missed opportunities and could-have beens. The missing is an ache that lives in our blood and bones. I find it so crazy that our stories are so similar- so many things missed that could have prevented these catastrophic losses. You are in my heart.
Kim R
Please support our cause today!
Your generous contributions will allow us to:
Continue broadcasting and expanding our Let’s Talk SADS Live and Expert Insights Webinar series, where leading medical professionals discuss SADS conditions and share valuable insights thus amplifying the patient voice and encouraging the patient to be his own best advocate.
Promote groundbreaking research and disseminate this valuable information to patients thus enabling better “shared decision-making” between the patient and the healthcare team.
Foster a supportive community thus enabling Canadian patients and their families to connect, participate in safe spaces, share experiences, and find comfort in knowing they are not alone. Together, we can make a difference. Thank you for your support!