Family and friends raising money for Ottawa Valley woman’s new wheelchair [Video]

Alana Andrews is hoping her life can begin rolling in the right direction once again after a traumatic two years.

In 2022, the 33-year-old from Franktown, located south of Carleton Place, was undergoing treatment for an undiagnosed brain disorder when complications occurred during the medical procedure, causing a traumatic brain bleed.

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“She’s lost function of her full right side, which was her dominant hand,” says Amy Forbes, Andrews’ older sister.

“She was very into music. She was very artistic. So she’s having to relearn everything all over again.”

“I had a stroke. I woke up and I couldn’t speak,” explains Andrews. “I used to sing in a band.”

Andrews was active in the Ottawa music scene, and the lead singer of a heavy metal band. Following her stroke, Andrews has lost her ability to perform …