Known to many members of The Family of the Incarnation, especially after they participated in the international gathering of the Family, Mary Anne and Fred MacDonald hold a special place in our hearts. During the international gathering, Fred was given the nick-name of D^r. Fred because of how wisely and quickly he diagnosed and provided care for participants who were in need of a little attention.

Fast forward to 2023, our D^r. Fred was recognized for his decades of research, insight, hard work and risk-taking in seeking out the causes and potential treatment for a variety of lung diseases.

There is a magnificent new clinic in Edmonton, the G.F. MacDonald Centre for Lung Health which offers hope and a future to patients all over the world. Photo : Fred in front of the reception desk at the clinic

The marvels of modern technology, enable Fred and a highly skilled team to diagnose and treat lung ailments for people wherever they live, while at the same time providing face-to-face treatment and support in the clinic.

Five of the members of our Charism Friends “core group” were privileged to be able to be at the clinic to celebrate this historic moment in lung health.

With all who have been blessed to be cared for by D^r. Fred, we praise and thank the Divine Physician, who graciously “incarnates” the gifts of healing in our world today, through and in people like D^r. Fred. Photo : Friends of the charism saying thank you to Fred at their December 2023 meeting