BIOGRAPHY

Brenndon attends Osgoode law school working towards his JD in law. He is also looking forward to a career in politics or law. He has faced the challenges and difficulties of being overweight his entire life. He attended many unsuccessful weight loss programs until he found the Sick Kids Team Obesity Management Program. It was here that he discovered the support and helpful approach to weight loss. In 2012, he underwent bariatric surgery and has lost 120 pounds thus far. Brenndon was featured on a W5 program about his weight loss journey. Brenndon is very committed to helping young people understand and cope with the stigma and difficulties they face living with a chronic disease. He Is a member of Obesity Canada's public engagement committee and also sits on the students and new professionals committee in order to help enrich the committee with A more public and patient focused perspective. He is excited to work with the CCHCSP helping to advise from his patient perspective.