Children's Wish Foundation facilitates 12-year-old with genetic mitochondrial disease play international hockey

Gregory Herbert is a 12-year-old boy. He fell ill suddenly at the age of 10. Several organs were attacked, including his eyes, brain, kidneys and heart, by a genetic mitochondrial disease that is rather unknown to doctors. Thanks to the Children's Wish Foundation, Gregory will experience his fondest wish and participate in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament this February!

Gregory has been playing hockey since he's four years old. Because of his illness and month-long stays at the hospital, the boy had to interrupt his training for the season. He has since started playing hockey again, as he's begun to feel much better. "Hockey is one of my son's main sources of motivation," exclaimed Bruce Herbert, Gregory's father. "Hockey is his main focus and he is extremely happy and proud to be able to participate in the tournament this year. For him, this is a wish come true!", he added. So, Gregory will play for the Lachine Maroons in the Inter B category. Their first game will be on Saturday, February 13 at 11:30 a.m. at the Pepsi Coliseum. Good luck, Gregory!

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  1. Derek Derek Canada says:

    You're awesome Gregory!!!!!!

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