Former Soo Greyhound has become fierce advocate for those with Parkinson's
Northern Ontario Watch
Former Soo Greyhound, Caeden Carlisle, has become an advocate for the country's fight against Parkinson's disease following his nana's diagnosis. He sat down with CTV's Rick Wyman to share their story.
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