A number of organizations work together with us to improve the lives of skin patients and their families in Canada.

AboutFace	Alberta Lymphedema Association	Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada

BC Lymphedema       Association	Camp Liberté	Canadian Alopecia Areata Foundation

Canadian Burn Survivors Community	Canadian Association             for Porphyria	Canadian Chronic Urticaria Society

Canadian Psoriasis Network	Canadian Skin Cancer      Foundation	DEBRA Canada

Eczéma Québec	Eczema Society of Canada	Fire Fighters Burn Fund

Hidradenitis and Me	HS Heroes	Mamingwey Burn Society

Melanoma Network of Canada	Myositis Canada	Neurofibromatosis Society of Ontario

Save Your Skin Foundation	Scleroderma Association of B.C.	Scleroderma Canada

Scleroderma Manitoba	Scleroderma Society of Ontario	Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Canada

Tumour Foundation of BC

AboutFace

We’re here for advice and support. We provide education and we’re a useful source of information. And we also see it as our role to generate as much public awareness and understanding of what living with a facial difference means to those affected. We had to sum up what AboutFace:

AboutFace ENCOURAGES – We believe knowing you are not alone is the first step in embracing the journey.

AboutFace EMPOWERS – We believe building on strength and character helps develop a sense of purpose.

AboutFace EDUCATES – We believe education is critical to nurturing understanding and acceptance.

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Alberta Lymphedema Association

The Alberta Lymphedema Association (ALA) is a charitable organization founded in 2003 by a team of people who recognized the need to help people living with, or at risk of, lymphedema. A learning association committed to the ongoing education of its stakeholders, ALA works to make a difference and empower affected individuals and their families to help manage this condition. ALA works from the patient standpoint.

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Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada

The Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada’s mission is to improve the lives of 7 million Canadians suffering from acne and rosacea by raising awareness and by providing independent, reputable information. Our society comprises dermatologists, educators, communicators and patients. Since acne and rosacea appear on the face in most people and affect appearance, there can be significant emotional distress in addition to the visible signs. There may also be permanent skin damage such as scarring.

For in-depth information on acne please visit our website www.AcneAction.ca (bilingual). For information on rosacea, please see our www.RosaceaHelp.ca site.  

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BC Lymphedema Association

The BC Lymphedema Association is the provincial resource for promoting healthy and hopeful living with lymphedema.   Our goals are to build awareness across BC and provide information about lymphedema and available treatment/management options.

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Camp Liberté

Camp Liberté Society provides a summer camp experience for Canadian children with moderate to severe skin conditions. Campers are provided an opportunity to grow in confidence and self-esteem through a multi-cultural outdoor camping experience in a fun, safe, bilingual, environment.

Campers return from Camp Liberté with more confidence, a greater appreciation for nature, and long-lasting relationships.

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Canadian Alopecia Areata Foundation

On behalf of Canadians who have been diagnosed with alopecia areata, the Canadian Alopecia Areata Foundation supports those affected by alopecia areata, promotes awareness and education of this auto-immune disease and raises funds for research.

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 Canadian Burn Survivors Community

The Canadian Burn Survivors Community (CBSC) is a community comprised of burn survivors, firefighters, burn unit staff, and advisors who have come together to offer support and education to any person or people that have been affected by burns. 

 Our main objective is to help support the development of the psychological well-being of burn survivors in Canada.  We provide an avenue for the sharing of materials and programs in our quarterly newsletter, we try to assist in the prevention of burns in Canada, and we encourage professional development of firefighters, health care providers, and anyone affected by the trauma of burns in Canada. We ensure that there is a conference held every second year in Canada so that burn survivors can come together to share their stories and heal. 

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Canadian Association for Porphyria

The mission of the Canadian Association for Porphyria/Association Canadienne de Porphyrie is:

• to deliver evidence-based information and support to patients with porphyria, their families, health care providers and the general public across Canada
• to achieve standards and evidence-based comprehensive care for all people with porphyria throughout their lifespans.

Canadian Chronic Urticaria Society

Canadian Chronic Urticaria Society is a group of specialists, and patients with chronic urticaria, that aims to:

1. improve the health and quality of life of people dealing with chronic urticaria;
2. find ways to support the advancement of knowledge and research on chronic urticaria;
3. search for relevant, updated information on chronic urticaria, validate it, and make it available;
4. influence decisions within the medical community, governments, and other stakeholders;
5. raise awareness of this condition;
6. inform and train medical staff so they can diagnosis correctly and better refer patients to the specialists they need.

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Canadian Psoriasis Network

We are the Canadian Psoriasis Network (CPN). Our goal is to improve the quality of life of all Canadians who are living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis while vigorously pursuing a cure. Our mission is to provide all current information on treatment and continuing care through education, outreach, research and leading by example.

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Canadian Skin Cancer Foundation

The Canadian Skin Cancer Foundation has a vision: a world without skin cancer! Because skin cancer is a highly preventable disease we believe we can achieve this vision through education around awareness around prevention and early detection. Our mission statement is: To prevent and eradicate skin cancer through education, awareness, advocacy and research.

DEBRA Canada

DEBRA Canada   We stand together for Canadians affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) in raising awareness, supporting the community through our programs, services, education, advocacy, and research.

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Eczema Québec

Eczéma Québec was created as a branch of the McGill University Hospital Network Center ofExcellence for Atopic Dermatitis. It is a network of patients and healthcare practitioners, and it was created to build resources based on international best-practice guidelines. Eczéma Québecaims to partner with patients to improve education and experience of care, to increase knowledge of atopic dermatitis by researching disease factors, as well as to promote awareness and the health of our population.

Eczema Society of Canada

Eczema Society of Canada (ESC) is a registered Canadian charity dedicated to improving the lives of Canadians living with eczema.  Our mandate includes eczema education, support, raising awareness, and research.  To find help living with eczema, contact us.  We're here to help.

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Fire Fighters Burn Fund

The Firefighters Burn Fund was created in March 1978 and is a registered charitable organization, duly incorporated in the Province of Manitoba. Originally organized by Winnipeg firefighters, the Burn Fund now involves and is supported by members of the Fire Service throughout Manitoba.

The Firefighters Burn Fund is a volunteer-run organization. No salaries are paid to any Board Member or volunteer. The Burn Fund is not a member agency of The United Way, nor does it receive government grants. Therefore, we rely entirely on donations and proceeds from fundraising activities.

The Burn Fund supports ongoing educational opportunities for members of the Burn Team (Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists). This includes continuing educational seminars, conferences, developing research skills, etc.

Hidradenitis and Me

Hidradenitis & Me Support Groupis a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to promote self-care and awareness.  Organizers facilitate monthly support group sessions via Zoom the last Tuesday of the month (7pm - 8:15pm EST).  Those interested in joining a Support Group session are invited to register/email via the website.  

 When Covid restrictions are lifted, Support Group Sessions will resume, in-person, in Toronto, Ontario as well as online. 

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HS Heroes

HS Heroes (HSH) is a volunteer-run, registered, Not-for-profit organization. We are a community and resource for people living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). HSH is dedicated to Education, Awareness, and Advocacy for; 

• • • • Those currently diagnosed 
      • Those who don’t yet have a diagnosis 
      • Those who don’t have the illness but are caregivers, friends, or relatives of those who suffer 
      • Health care professionals

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Mamingwey Burn Society

The Mamingwey Burn Society Inc. assists burn survivors in the province of Manitoba in their life-long recovery following a burn injury. Our mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for survivors, their family members, friends and caregivers to come together to share their stories, offer support and learn from one another with the end goal of encouraging healing from the psychological aspects of their unique injuries. We hold annual educational gatherings, offer monthly support groups, and hold our annual “Go for the Burn” Run as a fundraiser and a way to promote fitness and health in our community. 

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Melanoma Network of Canada

Melanoma Network of Canada (MNC) was founded in 2009, to respond to the needs of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer patients in Canada. MNC is a National organization dedicated to coordinating education and prevention efforts, raising awareness, providing a strong voice for advocacy, and support services and programs for melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer patients and caregivers. MNC works tirelessly to develop and implement programs and offer services to meet the needs of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer patients and their caregivers from initial diagnosis, through treatment and recovery, and in case of recurrence.

Melanoma Support Services: https://www.melanomanetwork.ca/support/

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Myositis Canada

Myositis Canada is a non-profit agency formed in 2015 by people with myositis who wanted an agency dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by myositis. Our mission is a world where each new case of myositis is diagnosed and cured within months, and where full rehabilitation from myositis damage is routine.

Neurofibromatosis Society of Ontario

Neurofibromatosis Ontario raises awareness and supports individuals living with neurofibromatosis (NF) in Ontario. We hold meetings and social events to bring individuals with NF and speakers from the medical community together. We provide a safe environment in person and virtually through social media to provide individuals with NF an opportunity to meet others with this condition and access information.  Through donations received, we also fund NF research.

Save Your Skin Foundation

The Save Your Skin Foundation is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to the areas of skin cancer and skin disease with a focus on education and awareness, research and program development, patient support, and ensuring equal and timely access to treatment for all Canadians. Please visit www.saveyourskin.ca for more information.

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Scleroderma Association of B.C.

The Scleroderma Association of B.C. promotes patient outreach, support, and education as well as creates public awareness.  We also continue to raise money for research locally and across Canada. www.sclerodermabc.ca

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Scleroderma Canada 

Scleroderma Canada serves as an advocate nationally for those affected by scleroderma and works collaboratively with regional scleroderma organizations and the international scleroderma community to achieve common objectives. We are committed to promoting public awareness, supporting those affected by Scleroderma and funding research to find a cure. 

Scleroderma Manitoba

Scleroderma Manitoba advocates for the scleroderma community across the province and is committed to promoting disease awareness and improving the quality of life for all patients. 

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Scleroderma Society of Ontario

The Scleroderma Society of Ontario is committed to promoting increased public awareness, advancing patient wellness, and supporting research in scleroderma.

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Canada

SJS Canada’s vision is to facilitate an umbrella of services for the SJS/TEN patient community in Canada, through health promotion by providing people suffering from Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (SJS/TEN), their families, and caregivers with access to related counseling, education, support groups, and information programs

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 Tumour Foundation of BC

The Tumour Foundation of BC is a registered nonprofit charitable organization that has been supporting individuals and families affected with neurofibromatosis since 1984. Through our support, education, and research programs we strive to improve the lives of patients and families living with this genetic disorder. 

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