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Mike and Patsy Steele feel blessed for the tremendous care and support they received from doctors, nurses and staff at Port Perry Hospital and at St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto. things you can,” he added. Aretired high school guidance counsellor, Mike genuinely cares about other people and he’s good at sharing advice. “People die from heart disease be- cause they do not recognize the risk factors,” he warned. For example, be- fore the arm pain and chest heaviness presented themselves as red flags, Mike knew that he was tiring more easily than usual, but he didn’t think anything of it. Instead of mowing the lawn in one go, he would complete half of the job one day, then rest and finish it up the next day. This proved to be an early warning sign. Mike told us his story to help cre- ate awareness. He advocates listening to what your body is telling you, get- ting your annual physical and going for a stress test. Patsy and Mike have always donated to the Cancer Society and the Heart & Stroke Foundation, and now he has personally ben- efited from supporting heart disease research. “T’ve got a zest for life,” Mike said, and he’s got his ‘Bucket List’ waiting for the day his recovery is complete. There's that trip to Australia he’s always wanted to do, to see a duck- billed platypus up close and person- al. More cruises in his red Corvette, with the new plate 5TEELE, possibly doing Route 66. Volunteering along with Patsy for Community Care and Meals on Wheels again. Going back to the gym to work out. Laughing at old Red Skelton comedy sketches. Whatever the future brings, the “Man of Steele” will be ready to put his whole heart into it. By Lynn Campbell Focus on Scugog 4s a Pe mas! You can transform your ho Call John: 905 434 0517 © 905 985 8569 Referrals are the core of our business www.lucy FOCUS - FEBRUARY 2015 15