The excruciating pain felt by Ben Oakley each time his body induces life threatening spasms is horrendous. Ben was diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome at 18, only finding relief from the symptoms of this rare neurological disorder since being treated with medicinal cannabis oil. Despite Ben’s vast improvements on medical marijuana, a negative stigma still surrounds the treatment. “It’s not just about me,” Ben said. “It’s just absolutely crazy that something so beneficial, for so many people, can still remain illegal.” Stiff Person Syndrome attacks the muscles in Ben’s body, seizing and stiffening them, sending him into spasms similar to…
Author: Natalie Hannan
The Variety Bash has become an annual tradition for the Mitchell family. The Bash hosts a large contingent of vintage, themed cars on a drive through regional areas of Australia, raising money for Variety: The Children’s Charity. This year, participants will drive more than 3700km from Berowra to Bowen, from the 21-30 August. Each year, Team Scooby Doo works tirelessly to ensure The Mystery Machine is ready to embark on the journey to visit disabled and disadvantaged children in small, country towns. Their preparation for the 2016 Bash has not been easy, as Norm and Mathew Mitchell faced multiple mechanical…