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Did you know….That the VFC started off as the WGSG in 1997 with 3 members? In 2008 the name was officially changed to the Vasculitis Foundation Canada and now has many members across Canada.

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Vasculitis - What is it? PDF E-mail

Vasculitis is an inflammation of the blood vessels, arteries, veins, or capillaries.

This inflammation causes a weakening and narrowing of the blood vessel walls that deprives affected tissues and organs of blood supply resulting in tissue or organ damage. It is also considered an autoimmune disease.  An autoimmune disease occurs when the body mistakes its own cells for foreign invaders and produces antibodies to attack the perceived invaders as a defense against infection. Vasculitis Foundation Canada represents a family of 15 rare diseases.

Vasculitis can affect any blood vessel or organ in the body. Signs and symptoms of Vasculitis varies widely in type and severity.  Some are specific to a particular organ and others are non specific causing general aches, pains and fatigue. Organ systems affected include the skin, joints, lungs, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, blood, eyes, brain, nerves, sinuses, nose and ears. Its cause is unknown. It affects people of all ages, gender, race and nationalities. Some types of Vasculitis are more likely to occur in certain populations than others.

Early diagnosis is critical. Vasculitis can be treated with prescription medications with the goal of stopping the inflammation and relieving the symptoms. Corticosteroid medication and cytotoxic medicines are the drugs that are commonly prescribed. There is no known cure for Vasculitis and its course varies from person to person. Some people go into remission. For others, the disease remains chronic with recurring relapses. In rare cases, Vasculitis causes severe disability or death.

 
VFC WalK 2010 PDF Print E-mail

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"15 REASONS WHY TO WALK'

Vasculitis Foundation Canada is proud to bring this incredible event to you for the first time.

There are "15 Reasons Why To Walk" on Saturday, June 26th 2010. Help us strengthen awareness and raise funds so we can increase research and education of patients, family members, friends and the medical community.

Join us on the day, or by making a donation. NO DONATION IS TOO SMALL BUT GREATLY APPRECIATED!

Can't join us on that day...no problem! You can still have all the fun setting up your own donation page and inspiring others to help you out. We will even provide you with your own volunteer walker. So no matter if your near or far you can still participate.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Click to register and for more information.

 
Vasculitis featured on TV PDF Print E-mail

Vasculitis Featured on the News.

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Vasculitis is a chronic condition where the vessels that carry blood to your major organs get inflamed, causing many problems and complications. What you may not know about this rare condition, a nation-wide support group is based out of Cambridge.

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VFC Events PDF Print E-mail

Our Coming Events!

GENERAL MEETING - Our next Vasculitis general meeting will be on October 23, 2010 from 11:00am - 4:00pm in Cambridge, Ontario. 

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Other Events PDF Print E-mail

Many other Events take place in Canada over the course of the year that helps Vasculitis. We will post some of these events so that you may be able to attend.

The next events are listed here:

Wegener's Golf Tournament 2010

Saturday July 24, 2010 - Tee time 10am

Golf for Wegener's in Quesnel, British Columbia

Four Person Scramble - Prizes to be won! Call 1-250-249-5550 for more details.

 

July 30, 2010 All Star Vasculitis Symposium - Long Beach, California, USA 

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