Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) Hope in Motion Ride

A Survivor's Journey

From Sudden Paralysis to Motion

Guillain-Barré syndrome took my ability to walk in less than forty-eight hours. This is the story of reclaiming my physical momentum, one grueling step at a time, supported by a community that refuses to stand still.

The Long Road...

Relearning First Step

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) took over her body so fiercely that she was rushed to the ICU, placed on life support, and put into a medically induced coma.

"The most painful experience of my life was seeing her fight to stay alive while I stood helpless at her bedside- BUT my sister is a warrior"

— Eric Sabourin

Neurological rehabilitation is a grueling journey of patience and grit. Over two excruciating months Natalie's recovery began. She had to battle every breath, every swallow, every tiny movement.

Doctors warned her she might never breathe without a ventilator, that she might never walk again, that she should prepare for life in permanent care.

She refused.
She fought.
And Natalie won.

One impossible task at a time.

After 10 weeks, she took her first breath on her own.

Then came months of physio, first in hospital, then in rehab, with every attempt in movement she progressed, standing with support, to finally the day she took her first steps again.

Today, Natalie continues her recovery with grit, humour, faith, and the same relentless determination that has carried her through every challenge in her life.

Her story is a reminder that when life stops you in your tracks, it doesn't have to be the end of your journey.

Every pedal stroke on the Hope in Motion ride directly funds the specialized equipment and patient-led support systems that make these miraculous recoveries possible for families across Canada.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome is rare.

Many medical teams only see a handful of cases in their entire careers.

GBS and CIDP (the chronic version of GBS) can affect anyone, any age, any background, any moment.

Most people diagnosed with GBS recover.

Survivors like Fran, Marcel and Linda Paul prove what courage and proper treatment can do.

Fund a Step Today

Fuel Neurological Recovery Today

Your direct impact starts here. Every dollar raised provides critical mobility aids and physical therapy resources through the GBS Foundation of Canada to help patients walk again.