Paralyzed Without Warning

Suzan and John Jennings experienced and dealt with a sudden onset of Guillain-Barr syndrome in 2008. Within six days, Suzan went from a tingle in her face to total paralysis from the neck down. She became an expert on the disease, its challenges, and how to work toward recovery. Suzan and John retired from successful careers, have been married for 10 years and recently moved to Parksville, on Vancouver Island, Canada to enjoy life with their dog Lady. Suzan continues to be a liaison for the GBS Foundation of Canada as well as being involved in advocacy issues for persons with disabilities. John (Mr. ChooChooTrain) is embarking on his life-long dream of building a model train layout in the garage and is enjoying life in the slow-track for now.

Suzan and John Jennings experienced and dealt with a sudden onset of Guillain-Barr syndrome in 2008. Within six days, Suzan went from a tingle in her face to total paralysis from the neck down. She became an expert on the disease, its challenges, and how to work toward recovery. Suzan and John retired from successful careers, have been married for 10 years and recently moved to Parksville, on Vancouver Island, Canada to enjoy life with their dog Lady. Suzan continues to be a liaison for the GBS Foundation of Canada as well as being involved in advocacy issues for persons with disabilities. John (Mr. ChooChooTrain) is embarking on his life-long dream of building a model train layout in the garage and is enjoying life in the slow-track for now.