Agenda and Registration

Crohn's and Colitis Canada is excited to introduce the Volunteer Learning and Development program, which replaces our annual GUTS Volunteer Conference. This new one-hour program offered multiple times over the fall provides an opportunity to learn, express our gratitude to our dedicated volunteers, and offer opportunities for networking. Looking ahead to next year, we will offer three sessions open to all volunteers. 

November Program

Date: Wednesday November 20
Time: 7:00 PM ET 
Location: Online – Zoom
Presenters: Roshane Francis, Dr. Sara Kohut
 
Time Agenda Items
7:00 PM EST Welcome and Introductions 
7:10 PM EST Celebrating 50 years - We will take a look at the history of Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, the important work volunteers do, and exciting research led by Dr. Sara  Kohut
7:55 PM EST Closing

Calendar with a checkmark  Registration

Register here for the November program. We look forward to having you join us!

September Program - Fireside Chat

Date: Wednesday September 25
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Location: Online – Zoom
Presenters: Board Members, Susan Cowan, Ruth Scully & President CEO, Lori Radke

 
Time Agenda Items
7:00 PM EST Welcome and Introductions 
7:10 PM EST September Speakers - Providing Crohn’s and Colitis Canada volunteers with a unique opportunity to engage directly with the CEO and board members, encouraging open dialogue and strengthening their connection to the organization.
7:45 PM EST  Networking
7:55 PM EST Closing

Calendar with a checkmark  Registration

Register here for the September program. We look forward to having you join us!

  • Canada has among the highest incidence rates of Crohn's and colitis in the world.
  • 1 in 140 Canadians lives with Crohn’s or colitis.
  • Families new to Canada are developing these diseases for the first time.
  • Incidence of Crohn’s in Canadian kids under 10 has doubled since 1995.
  • People are most commonly diagnosed before age 30.

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