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Alvin Law was born without arms, one of about 125 in Canada whose mother was prescribed thalidomide. He has since become a well-known motivational speaker who has travelled the world from his home base in Calgary, providing a positive message to audiences while also amazing them by playing the piano and drums.
I knew of his parents, Hilda and Jack Law, but didn’t know them personally. I talked to Alvin back in February for a different podcast, and suggested we should do a podcast – not about him, but about the couple who first became his foster parents, then adopted him. At the time they were in their mid-50s. They had raised two sons who had moved out and away to start careers and their own families. They were empty nesters.
But they took on a task most would not even consider, let alone do… caring for a newborn baby with no arms. This is their story.
The extraordinary story of Hilda and Jack Law
Everybody's grandma
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Let me tell you about Yorkton
These are stories about people and events in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada, which has been on the map since 1882 when a small group of men from Ontario, and originally from Britain, came to the District of Assiniboia, still largely unsettled prairie and aspen woodlands.
There are many stories -- and perhaps some myths and mysteries -- to be explored.
We publish a new podcast once a month. All are available on this website, as well as all podcast directories. Simply search for Yorkton Stories.
These podcasts are a labour of love and respect for those who came before us, and who make Yorkton what it is today. As a former newspaper owner and editor, former city councillor, still-active community volunteer and local history buff, I know many of us have stories to tell. If you have one we should know about, get in touch. If you want to support this effort, please consider making a donation.
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