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Paul Hendrickson

Diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis in 2014, Paul faced years of disease progression before undergoing a life-saving double lung transplant at Vancouver General Hospital on February 24, 2024. Throughout his journey, Paul received exceptional medical care but recognizes the need for further advancements in research, education, and treatments to improve outcomes for individuals with interstitial lung diseases (ILD). Having participated in new drug trial research programs through Vancouver General Hospital, the University of British Columbia, and St. Paul’s Hospital, Paul is now dedicated to supporting these critical efforts as a transplant recipient, embracing a new chapter with healthy lungs and a renewed commitment to advancing ILD care.