In 1994, Annie Parker became one of the first women in Canada to be tested for the BRCA1 gene mutation.Her results were positive for the deadly gene. Annie’s story and that of Dr. Mary-Claire King who discovered the gene inspired Hollywood film-maker Steve Bernstein to write and direct the feature film, “Decoding Annie Parker” a multi-award-winning film starring Samantha Morton, Helen Hunt and Aaron Paul. Her Foundation, the Annie Parker Foundation, was created to inspire and empower cancer/previvors and their families through specially curated programming and events.
