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