Radio Interview – January 9, 2012

Correspondence was received December 11, 2011 offering a special tool for us to educate and inform people about Vasculitis Foundation Canada. This was to be in the form of a radio interview.

Cameron Wells of CJAM Radio, 99.1 FM, Windsor is the host of a show entitled “Handi Link”. It airs on Mondays from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.. The base topic is – Issues surrounding people with disabilities. He offered the opportunity to highlight

On October 22, 2011, Vasculitis Foundation Canada gave $15,000.00 to the St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation for vasculitis research under the name PEXIVAS.

Dr. Michael Walsh of the Department of Clinical Epidemeology and Biostatistics, McMaster University Health Science Centre, Hamilton along with Dr. Peter Merkel, Boston, Massachusetts, USA and Dr. David Jayne, Cambridge, England work together in this program.

Dr. Walsh has submitted the following:

June 10, 2011 – CanVasc – Toronto, Ontario

When I was approached to speak to you, it was with a couple trains of thought that I pondered my acceptance.  One – how can I possibly enlighten this learned assembly about vasculitis?  Two – the opportunity to speak about a subject so dear to my heart could not be ignored.

Vasculitis – a large umbrella looming over our heads has issued an ultimatum – do or die.  We have all, in our individual ways, stepped up to the plate and countered this threat with determination, strength of purpose and a focus on winning, not just

The Vasculitis Foundation Canada would like to extend our thanks to all the volunteers, organizers and participants and donators for another extremely successful campaign.

Through the hard work and dedication of all those involved the Foundation enjoyed a wonderful turnout,

West Coast 15 Reasons Why to Walk – May 15, 2011

Victoria, BC – On a chilly, rainy Sunday supporters gathered and walked to raise funds and awareness for vasculitis.  The weather did not dampen the walkers’ spirits and their efforts raised over $6,200.00!  The walkers/supporters were kept warm with plenty of hot coffee and a nice spread of food for lunch.  All the walkers received a Vasculitis Foundation Canada goody bag

Oral Health for Vasculitis Patients

On Saturday, October 23rd, 2010, Dr. Thomas W. Mara, Chair for the Division of Oral Medicine and Radiology at the University of Western Ontario, delivered a presentation on oral health in Vasculitis patients.

Dr. Mara started his university education at the University of Western Ontario in London, receiving an HBSc in biochemistry in 1973.  The same year he was accepted into dental school graduating in 1977. He was in private practice in London from 1977 until 1988 as well as teaching part time at the school.  In 1988 he started a 3 year residency in oral pathology/medicine as well as an MSc, finishing in 1991.  Since then he has been at the dental school, the last 10 years as Chairman.  The Division is responsible for instruction in Oral Diagnosis, Oral Medicine and Oral Radiology.  It is closely associated with other areas such as Oral Pathology, General Medicine for dental students, Applied Psychology for Dentistry, and Forensic Dentistry. The diverse nature of the Division is reflected in the background of its faculty and the research each pursues.

On July 24, 2010, 138 people participated in the Reid Family’s 7th Annual Golf for Vasculitis Tourney at the beautiful Quesnel Golf Club in British Columbia.  Supported by generous family, friends, and community, the event raised over $16,141.00!