Dr. Mark deGruchy has been a chiropractor in Ottawa since 1984 and has built one of the most successful practices in Canada. He has worked with professional athletes and numerous entertainers who perform in Ottawa.
Dr. deGruchy and his family have always been involved in the community, and he plays an active role on the Ontario Chiropractic Association Board of Directors. Above all, Dr. Mark’s commitment is to his patients. He specializes in caring for patients of all ages, and his dedication to making a difference in their lives is embraced by all those who work with him at the Downtown Chiropractic Clinic.
The lives of Veronica and Mark deGruchy and their children, Steven, Lindsay and Kym would change forever on Feb. 12, 2006 when Veronica was diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme.
Veronica fought her illness with great courage and strength. But, in spite of Veronica’s strong constitution and her will to survive, she ultimately wasn’t a match for this terrible disease. On March 25, 2007, Dr. Mark held his wife as her journey came to a peaceful end, her cancer defeated through eternal life.
(From Dr. Mark deGruchy:)
On November 2, 2008, I will be running the ING New York Marathon as a member of Team McGraw.
I am running in memory of my wife Veronica - and for Pat Redden who died from GBM in April 2006. I am also running for all those with loved ones who have lost this fight, for those who are in the middle of this journey, and for those who have survived.
I pray our team’s effort in the marathon will enable and empower doctors and researchers to improve the quality of life and provide hope – first, by making it a manageable disease, and then, one day, by finding a cure.
Ya Gotta Believe,
Dr. Mark ____________________________________________________________
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