Guillaume
In the autumn of 2020, Guillaume, an active participant in Muay Thai and Jiu-jitsu, began experiencing severe headaches. Initially diagnosed with a concussion, a shocking revelation came in February 2021 when he was found unresponsive. An emergency visit to the hospital revealed a baseball-sized tumour in his brain.
The subsequent journey was a rollercoaster of emotions. After a successful surgery, Guillaume returned to work, only for the tumour to regrow aggressively by the end of 2021. Despite undergoing radiation and a second surgery, the prognosis was heart-wrenching.
Guillaume decided to make the most of his time with travels and he embraced life with the mantra “full YOLO.”
Guillaume heard about Forward Foundation through a friend and submitted an experience request. As part of this special weekend, Guillaume and a few close friends went go-karting at the Area 27 KartPlex in his hometown of Oliver, BC.
Guillaume fell in love with the track and was able to go a few more times. However, racing is never as fun when you’re on your own. So, for his experience request, Guillaume wanted to connect with his family and friends in a fun, carefree, memorable way by booking a full day of racing at KartPlex.
Having the opportunity to share a day with the people he loves – doing something that he loves – meant a lot to him. Family, friends, and their children gathered, and all enjoyed the day in a stress-free way. There were other opportunities for connection with his loved ones planned for the weekend and a few extras to make it a truly memorable, connective experience. The ultimate gift – the ability to provide an experience focusing on connection and relationships, allowing Guillaume to celebrate life and let his people know how much they mean to him.








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