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Family Wins Two-Month Extension for Life-Saving Drug

3/27/2025

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A Vancouver Island family has secured a crucial two-month extension for their terminally-ill daughter, Charleigh Pollock, to continue receiving Brineura, a life-saving medication for her Batten disease. Initially facing funding cuts, the $1 million drug sparked public outrage, compelling the government to respond to the family's urgent plea for help.

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Story summary

A Vancouver Island family has secured a crucial two-month extension for their terminally-ill daughter, Charleigh Pollock, to continue receiving Brineura, a life-saving medication for her Batten disease. Initially facing funding cuts, the $1 million drug sparked public outrage, compelling the government to respond to the family's urgent plea for help.