Mercedes Benegbi

Executive Director / Directrice Générale Thalidomide Victims Association of Canada - Association canadienne des victimes de la thalidomide

[Natalie Dash @DashNatalie]

I had the privilege of working w/Canada's #thalidomide survivors. It is the best thing I have ever done and I am so grateful to have worked alongside some amazing individuals including @MercedesTVACVT, @MurrayRankin, @LibbyDavies, @iperitz, @ChrisHolz74 @BarryRCampbell1, etc

[André Picard @picardonhealth]

Behind the scenes of the #RightTheWrong campaign by the survivors of #thalidomide https://t.co/dOBZqI0EO8 via @MercedesTVACVT cc @iperitz

[Parts Unknown @PartsUnknownCNN]

Tonight in a special tribute, we remember and share the legacy of chef, storyteller and colleague Anthony Bourdain.

[mark henick ✍🏻 @markhenick]

Compliments to @cnn, especially @brianstelter, on how they’re handling the death of Anthony Bourdain. Avoiding “commit,” providing resources, making clear the impact of his #suicide on others without sensationalizing and, most importantly, celebrating his life. #mentalhealth

[André Picard @picardonhealth]

The timely and tragic lessons to be learned from celebrity suicides, by @picardonhealth https://t.co/6J7YRmyT9o via @GlobeDebate #mentalhealth #journalism #depression #suicide

[Bret McGatlin @CoachMcGat]

4 yrs Carson has been our team mngr. 2 years ago he came up with this goal of walking the stage at RedRocks for graduation. A painful surgery & hundreds of ours of PT &this young man accomplished his dream today. I love this kid! #NeverGiveUp @Chatfieldftball @chatfieldsenior

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Today is #WorldNoTobaccoDay.

This is what happens when you stop smoking 🚭

https://t.co/TsGLqFQcIx

[André Picard @picardonhealth]

50 years ago today, Canada’s first heart #transplant was performed at the Montreal Heart Institute. #cardiology #beadonorv

[Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation @ParkBoard]

We love seeing the new non-slip beach access pathway in use at #KitsilanoBeach. Sailor was able to roll to the waters edge and enjoy beachy independence! #PBsummer

[Meanwhile in Canada @MeanwhileinCana]

The Canadian response to violence is more unity and a deeper commitment to the values we hold dear: compassion and kindness. #TorontoTheGood

[Michael de Adder @deAdder]

Cartoon for April 24. #HumboldtStrong #humboltbroncos #TorontoAttack #TorontoStrong #TorontoMapleLeafs #Toronto

[Ed Hawkins @ed_hawkins]

A reminder for #EarthDay that our planet’s temperature is rising

[Mackenzie Gray @Gray_Mackenzie]

Someone put a #SticksOutForHumboldt outside the door to the House of Commons. #HumboldtBroncos #cdnpoil

[Tom Straz @strazsr]

What a visit. Nolan Barnes. Canadian WATER ski team came by to visit. Just an awesome athlete and spirit level off the charts. Nolan was in same ICU 8 years ago. Words can not describe Straz’s smile. Thank you

[Justin Trudeau @JustinTrudeau]

Jonathan Pitre was a hero in every sense of the word - a courageous and determined fighter who persisted in the face of every challenge, and who inspired so many. My deepest condolences to his mother Tina, friends and family today.

https://t.co/JqqljEyJYz

[Vivian Wang @vwang3]

The NYT’s incredible new project: writing belated obituaries for the trailblazing women who didn’t get them https://t.co/pPZFvTgk06

[Michelle Obama @MichelleObama]

I’m in total awe of the extraordinary students in Florida. Like every movement for progress in our history, gun reform will take unyielding courage and endurance. But @barackobama and I believe in you, we’re proud of you, and we’re behind you every step of the way.

[Carol Black @cblack__]

Hey teachers. Next time you're formulating your evaluations of students, just remember Nobel Prize winner John Gurdon's report card.

[The Wilderness Society 🌳 @Wilderness]

This map showing animal migrations reminds us why Trump’s wall could be so ecologically damaging https://t.co/12DKjjUnNZ @nature_org

[André Picard @picardonhealth]

“Canada and the world have lost a great scientist and a great man.”
RIP Mark Wainberg. https://t.co/4RoSm2xRoF @picardonhealth #HIV #AIDS