Born on Sunday October 30, 1960 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Alan Albert John Russell was the darling new baby of Donald Russell, a general laborer and Bank of Canada employee where he actually burned money…literally!
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Life has many strange coincidences and Alan was the lucky soul where his Angels looked out for him!
As a fervent patron of Tim Hortons, in February 2019 Alan was attending his local Tim Hortons in Port Credit, Mississauga at the Pioneer gas station. While waiting in line in his wheelchair, his friend Gerry Jutsun walked in to the Tim Hortons and saw Alan waiting in line for his steeped tea and donuts.
Gerry asked him why he was in a wheelchair and Alan explained that he had a serious Motor Vehicle Accident, and where he was struck by a car while crossing Mississauga road on Lakeshore road. Alan explained that the driver had collided her car with Alan’s wheelchair, and where he was ploughed 150 feet up Mississauga road by the driver…
Alan has permanent life changes that have changed his living standards and altered his quality of life !
On Tuesday January 8, 2019, Alan was struck on Lakeshore road in his wheelchair by a left-turning vehicle, and was ploughed 150 feet up Mississauga road…until he was ejected out of his wheelchair and landed face down on the asphalt pavement. The driver then backed up and drove around him on his right side, with the car wheels passing just inches away from him as he lay face down on the ground – and then fled the scene of the accident ! …Read more
” I have rarely found anyone with the courage and strength to survive and carry on with life in the face of these catastrophic events. Alan has an ebullient and optimistic outlook for life despite overwhelming challenges – a life affirming lesson for all of us! “
“Whenever I talk to Alan, he always has a friendly and happy demeanour, despite all his challenges. It’s always a pleasure to talk to Alan “
“I love Alan”
“As his personal caregiver, I always make sure Alan gets the best care possible, and he always shows his appreciation and
thanks. Alan is my little teddy bear who always deserves a hug. Looking forward to better times. Be well Alan. “
“I love Alan”
“There are no guarantees in life – but it’s how you roll with the punches and come out on top. Alan is a winner who takes all
of life’s adversities and challenges in his stride. I’m glad to know you Alan – because I know I’m with a winner!”
“I have seen many Motor Vehicle Accidents in my entire career and know when it’s serious and what challenges will have to be overcome for recovery. Alan has the right attitude and a positive outlook – the most important attribute for maintaining a good quality of life”