Awareness Month

Held Across Canada Each May

Hemochromatosis Awareness Month is held the month of May of each year.

During Awareness Month, the Society print packages and electronic information for distribution to a country-wide network of regional contacts / volunteers.

Awareness Month volunteers concentrate their efforts during this month by setting up information booths in malls, hospitals, pharmacies and blood donor clinics.

We also schedule interviews with local radio, television and newspapers to drive people to the CHS web site or to contact the CHS office, where they can access hemochromatosis information packages.

2010 Events

Below is a list of upcoming events surrounding Hemochromatosis Awareness Month. Please contact us if you have an idea for raising awareness about hemochromatosis, or you would like to volunteer during Awareness Month.

Canada-Wide

CHS Public Service Announcements will once again be heard on radios across the country, informing all listeners of the dangers of untreated and undiagnosed hemochromatosis.

BC

Saturday, May 29 2010 - EuroFest

While hereditary hemochromatosis affects people of many ethnic backgrounds, those of Northern European descent are the most commonly affected by mutations of the HFE gene. For this reason, we invite you to visit our booth at the Annual European Festival, held at the Scandinavian Centre, 6540 Thomas Street, Burnaby. EuroFest promises to be a day of family fun with an Opening Ceremony Parade, non-stop Stage performances, Cultural Display booths, a Children's Tent, a Food Tent and a MarketPlace Tent. For more information on the festival, visit www.eurofestbc.ca.

Alberta

May 15, June 5, June 9 - Calgary Support Group Displays

The Calgary Support Group of the Canadian Hemochromatosis Society is sponsoring several displays: on May 15 at the South Centre Mall; on June 5 at the Max Bell Arena at the Aging and Active Living Expo; and on June 9 at the Westbrook Shopping Centre. Read more on the Calgary Herald website.

PEI, Nova Scotia & Newfoundland

May 17-21 - Government & Policymaker Meetings

CHS Executive Director Bob Rogers will be meeting with various Ministers of Health, health practitioners, and / or government policymakers in PEI, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland between May 17-21.

Tuesday, May 18 2010 - IWK Health Centre, Nova Scotia

CHS Executive Director Bob Rogers will be presenting information about hemochromatosis and the Canadian Hemochromatosis Society at the IWK Health Centre, O.E. Smith Auditorium, Main Floor, Children’s Site, 5850 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia on Tuesday, May 18 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday May 19, 2010 - Montague Regional High School, PEI

CHS Executive Director Bob Rogers will be presenting information about hemochromatosis and the Canadian Hemochromatosis Society at Montague Regional High School, 142 Fraser Street, in Montague, PEI on Wednesday May 19, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.