Meet Corinne

In August 2023, on a winding road in a small, rural Nova Scotia town, Corinne’s life took an unexpected turn.

She and her friends were in a serious car accident that threw those not wearing seatbelts from the vehicle when the driver lost control and hit a tree.

Corinne’s injuries were extensive. After being rushed to her local hospital, scans revealed a brain injury, a broken pelvis, back, and collarbone, a torn liver and other internal damage, and debris in her eyes. During her transport to the IWK, Corinne had a stroke. Her body was already fighting so much that it was not discovered until the IWK’s neurology team ordered a brain scan.

The stroke left Corinne with paralysis on her right side, loss of peripheral vision (the ability to see things to the side), and aphasia—a condition that stole her ability to speak and understand language.

Corinne spent 71 days in the IWK. During that time, she received extensive care at the IWK’s Rehabilitation Centre. Her team developed her rehab program around many of her favourite things—the Barbie movie, Taylor Swift, and the colour pink.

Thanks to her hard work and the specialized care she received at the IWK, Corinne walked out of the hospital just before her 16th birthday.

Since her accident, Corinne has been paving her way and not letting any obstacles stand in her way.

In June 2025, she graduated from high school. She recently signed a modelling contract and continues to speak to groups about her accident and the importance of wearing a seatbelt. When she turns 18, she wants to be a Disney Princess to spread magic, joy and smiles to all those around her.