Jori Fales
Jori Fales is the mother of Charleigh Pollock, a young girl diagnosed with Batten disease. She recently made headlines after expressing her distress over the decision by B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne to deny continued funding for Charleigh's critical medication, Brineura. In a heartfelt social media video, Fales conveyed her heartbreak and frustration, highlighting the emotional toll that this decision has taken on her family as they navigate the challenges of her daughter's rare disease.
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Pollock’s mother Jori Fales celebrated in a video posted on social media after the funding was restored.
B.C. health minister apologizes to family of 10-year-old girl with rare disease
Canada· 2025-07-18
The girl’s mother Jori Fales posted a video on social media sobbing, saying she was 'disgusted' and 'heartbroken' by the decision.
Minister restores drug funding for B.C. girl with rare diseaseCanada· 2025-07-18
Charleigh Pollock’s mother, Jori Fales, said through sobs in a social media video that there’s been a 'complete disregard' for the life of her daughter who suffers from Batten disease.
Health minister upholds decision to deny rare-disease funds for B.C. girlCanada· 2025-07-12