Vancouver Chapter Meeting

Computer Screen with fall colours and leaves

The Vancouver committee members are looking forward to getting back out into the community this fall. If you would like to meet others affected by IBD, be a part of a group of people who organize events, fundraise and raise awareness for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, we would be happy to meet you.

Wednesday, October 4th, 2023
7:00pm – 8:30pm PDT
Zoom platform

We are remaining virtual this season! You can join us from the comfort of your home. We will be meeting on the Zoom platform. You don’t need a Zoom account to join. 

For more details and to receive the zoom link, please contact Mishal or 778-879-3473 or toll-free at 1-800-513-8202

Vancouver is not offering virtual support groups at this time. Being virtual allows you to join other groups in BC.

For more information on support groups specific, please contact Teri at , or 250-213-7761 or toll-free at 1-800-513-8202.

 

Location  • 
Virtual
Category  •  chm

  • 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.