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Faces of Asthma - Courtney
Almost one year has passed since our beautiful, bright, caring and compassionate daughter passed away suddenly from an asthma attack. Courtney was full of life, at 14 she had just been diagnosed with asthma a little over a year before. That didn't stop her from playing volleyball,horseback riding, and other activities that she loved. Never having had a "serious" attack she always had her rescue inhaler with her just in case. Just finishing elementary school Courtney was suppose to start grade 9 in the fall at Winston knoll Collegiate but had the whole summer ahead of her and was looking forward to a week at Bible camp. Her parents dropped her off on the 28th of June. Her week was going to be filled with horseback riding, new friends, campfires, singing and staying in a covered wagon. The night of July 1st a huge thunderstorm triggered an asthma attack for Courtney, she used her rescue inhaler and appeared to be okay but the camp nurse was concerned and thought it would be a good idea for Courtney to get checked over at the hospital in Regina. Before leaving the camp Courtney called home where she spoke with her grandma telling her "grandma I am fine...please don't worry, I love you" Courtney collapsed on her way to the truck that was taking her to the hospital, although the camp staff performed CPR on her until the ambulance was able to get to the camp due to the storm Courtney passed away leaving her family in shock. "It is still unbelievable, that she is gone" says Courtney's mom Roberta. Courtney's family want to let everyone know that asthma is serious,every asthma attack serious. Families need to make sure that they educate themselves. Courtney would want us to share her story, she loved to help people and we hope that sharing her story helps one family to avoid the grief we have experienced.
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