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Some thalidomide victims struggling to meet criteria, as deadline to apply for compensation looms
Bowmanville resident takes to the Hill, looking to lobby Health Canada on behalf of her mother for inclusion in the program
News | ALYSSA O'DELL
Published: Monday, 05/30/2016 4:31 pm EDT
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Lobby Monitor photo by Alyssa O'Dell
Melissa Budgell (centre, in pink) said she was contacted about meeting with the federal health minister, following advocacy on the Hill May 18 in support of Thalidomide victims struggling to prove their case to receive compensation from Ottawa.
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