Members Profiles
 | The Alzheimer Society of Canada - More than 500,000 Canadians are living with Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia today. This number is expected to top 1.1 million by 2038. While age remains the biggest risk factor, dementia can occur in people in their 40s and 50s. A cure is yet to be found but early diagnosis can help families living with dementia make the most of available treatments and support. The Alzheimer Society offers a range of programs and services, including education seminars, support groups and counselling, at every stage of the disease, and in over 150 communities across Canada. Locate an Alzheimer Society nearest you, . |
 | The ALS Society of Canada is dedicated to finding a cure or effective treatment for ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The Society funds research into the cause and cure, promotes education and awareness, and provides patient, family and caregiver support. This disease affects six or seven out of every 100,000 people. Information: 1-800-267-4257 or www.als.ca |
 | The Arthritis Society is Canada's primary not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing and promoting arthritis education, community support and research-based solutions, to more than four million Canadians living with arthritis. Since its inception in 1948, the Society has contributed approximately $140 million towards arthritis research to develop better treatments and to ultimately find a cure for this debilitating disease.
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 | The Canadian Cancer Society is a community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and enhancing the quality of life of people living with cancer. The Society funds medical research, patient services and public education. One in three Canadians will develop some form of cancer in his or her lifetime. Information: 1-888-939-3333 or www.cancer.ca |
 | Cystic Fibrosis Canada is dedicated to finding a cure or control for cystic fibrosis CF, an inherited, fatal disorder affecting the respiratory, digestive and reproductive systems. Cystic Fibrosis Canada's programs have contributed to dramatic improvements in survival of Canadians with CF. In the 1960s, most children with cystic fibrosis did not live long enough to attend kindergarten; today, half of all Canadians with CF are expected to live into their 40s and beyond. Information:1-800-378-2233 or www.cysticfibrosis.ca |
 | The Canadian Diabetes Association is a volunteer-based organization promoting the health of Canadians through diabetes research, education, service and advocacy. Diabetes can slowly damage blood vessels in the body, resulting in serious complications, such as heart disease, blindness, kidney disease, and peripheral nerve diseases. Over nine million Canadians are living with diabetes or pre diabetes. Information: 1-800-226-8464 or www.diabetes.ca |
 | The Canadian Hemophilia Society (CHS) exists to improve the quality of life for all persons with inherited bleeding disorders. The CHS is dedicated to raise public awareness about the prevalence of bleeding disorders, provide information and support, ensure that proper diagnosis and treatment are available, fund research to improve the qualify of life for patients and eventually to find a cure. Information: 1-800-668-2686 or www.hemophilia.ca |
 | The Canadian Liver Foundation |
 | The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada is dedicated to finding the cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, which are chronic digestive disorders of the small and large intestines. They are also referred to as inflammatory bowel disease or IBD. Approximately 170,000 Canadians of all ages suffer from these disorders. Information: 1-800-387-1479 or www.ccfc.ca |
 | The Heart and Stroke Foundation is dedicated to reducing the incidence of disability and death resulting from heart disease and stroke. It is estimated that 40 per cent of Canadians will be affected by heart disease or stroke. The Foundation works to reduce this number through research, education and the promotion of healthy lifestyles. Information: 1-888-473-4636 or www.heartandstroke.ca |
 | The Huntington Society of Canada seeks to find a meaningful treatment for people with Huntington's disease through research, service and education. Huntington's is an inherited and fatal brain disorder causing symptoms ranging from uncontrollable movements to mental deterioration. It affects the life of one in every 7000 Canadians. Information: 1-800-998-7398 or www.huntingtonsociety.ca |
 | The Kidney Foundation of Canada is dedicated to kidney health and improved lives for all people affected by kidney disease. The Kidney Foundation reduces the burden of kidney disease by funding and stimulating innovative research, by providing education and support, and by promoting kidney health, organ donation and access to quality healthcare. Information: 1-800-361-7494 or www.kidney.ca
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 | The Lung Association is one of Canada's oldest voluntary associations with its roots in the Canadian Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis. Today, it fights respiratory diseases of all types through research and programs such as smoking prevention and cessation, asthma education and clean air promotion. Over five million Canadians suffer from lung disease. Information: 1-888-566-LUNG or www.lung.ca |
 | The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada provides services to the estimated 50,000 Canadians who have MS and their families. It funds medical research into the cause, prevention, treatment and cure for MS. The Society also carries out social action and public education programs. Information: 1-800-268-7582 or www.mssociety.ca |
 | Muscular Dystrophy Canada is a national registerred charity that acts as a supporter of the tens of thousands of Canadians with neuromuscular disorders and a leader in the fight against more than 100 neuromuscular disorders. Muscular Dystrophy Canada provides equipment and peer support services, advocates for changes in national social policy, creates awareness through public education, and funds principal research to find therapies, treatments and cures for neuromuscular disorders. Information: 1-866-MUSCLE-8 or www.muscle.ca |
 | The Parkinson Society Canada through 10 regional partners and 240 chapters and support groups, provides education, support, advocacy on behalf of over 100,000 Canadians living with Parkinson's. Funding innovative research helps expand knowledge on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson's and will ultimately lead to a cure. |