Lupus Society of Alberta

For the LSA, the grace, flexibility, and complexity of the willow tree have come to represent the qualities people develop as they meet the challenges posed by lupus.

Just thinking about the beauty and endurance of the willow - bending but not breaking in the face of strong winds - can be an empowering image for those whose lives are affected by lupus.

The faces of lupus ....

Lupus is called 'the disease with a thousand faces' because the symptoms and course of the disease differ so much from person to person. Lupus affects people of all ages, genders and ethnic backgrounds.

Any face could be the face of lupus.

Click here to take part in a 'Faces of Lupus' book project.

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ABOUT US

Mission Statement: To provide education and support on lupus and lupus related issues and enable research to find effective treatment and cures.

The Lupus Society of Alberta was incorporated as a non-profit society in August of 1972 to provide education and support for lupus patients, their families and friends. It has the distinction of being one of the first lupus organizations in the world. Since its establishment, the LSA has remained a grassroots, volunteer-driven organization.

Services provided:

Support services such as: one-on-one telephone and in-person support
Public awareness initiatives
Education programs such as: the Lupus Lending Library; the quarterly Lupus Courier Newsletter, the LSA website, distribution of lupus information and information packages; sale of books; Education Days.
Assist people in their efforts to influence public policy and resource allocation
Promotion of lupus research activities: The Lupus Society of Alberta provides research grants and has developed a Grant Application Protocol for this purpose.

LSA Board of Directors

President: Deborah McCaig

Vice President: Ian Montgomerie

Northern Director: Bonnie Thompson-Baker

Southern Director: Nha Wong

Director at Large: Doug Jacula

Director at Large: Mike Sewell

Past President: Norma Jaenen

Executive Director: Rosemary E. Church

Treasurer: Doug Jacula

Board meetings are held quarterly.

Committee Chairs

Communications and Public Awareness: Ian Montomerie

Fund Development: Doug Jacula

Education and Support: Bonnie Thompson-Baker

Nominating: Norma Jaenen

Website Manager: Nha Wong

Newsletter

Newsletter Editor: Rosemary E. Church

Newsletter Publisher: R.E. Church

Medical Advisory Panel

Lynne Robertson, MD, FRCPC: Internal Medicine, Dermatology

Liam Martin, MB, MRCPI, FRCPC: Rheumatology, Associate Professor - Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary

Robert Rennebohm, MD: Pediatrics, Rheumatology

Stephanie Keeling, MD: Internal Medicine, Rheumatology

Britt Simmons, MD: Hospitalist, Emergency Medicine

Elizabeth Miles, MSc.: Chartered Psychologist

Norma Jaenen, BSc, BA

The Annual General Meeting is held each Spring. This meeting is open to all members of the public, but only LSA members may vote.

The Lupus Society of Alberta - Annual Report 2009 - 2010