A word from your Board of Directors
It is with great pleasure that we welcome you.
On Saturday, May 4, 2024, the Annual General Meeting of the Sjögren's Syndrome Association was held by Zoom videoconference. All positions on the Board of Directors were filled. We would like to thank the members of the Board of Directors for their invaluable commitment to the mission of the Sjögren's Syndrome Association.
By joining or renewing your membership, you enable the Sjögren's Syndrome Association to pursue its mission, which is defined as follows:
- To support people living with Sjögren's syndrome;
- Develop information tools for patients, the general public and healthcare professionals;
- Raise awareness of Sjögren's syndrome to encourage screening for rapid diagnosis, better treatment and follow-up;
- Encourage medical research.
To become a member of the Sjögren’s Syndrome Association or to renew your membership, please complete the online form. You can also download the form in PDF version, fill it out and send it to us by mail.
Our Association has volunteers who are Sjögren's sufferers. They are available to provide information and support by phone or e-mail in English and French. You can contact a member of our team by calling 877-934-3666 or leave a message on our voice mail or by filling in this form.
Support group offer members and their loved ones the opportunity to meet others in similar situations. These meetings enable participants to share their concerns, worries and questions. It's also a place to exchange experiences, success stories, advice, tips, challenges and strategies for understanding and overcoming difficulties.
These support meetings take place in virtual mode on the Zoom platform. Members interested in taking part in one or other of the meetings should register online or leave their contact details at the following e-mail address: sjogrenquebec@gmail.com.
In conclusion, on December 16, 2024, we will mark 28 years of existence for the Sjögren's Syndrome Association.
We would like to thank you for your support. Please accept our best regards.
Francine, Pierrette, Guylaine, Claudette, Ginette, Michel and Lucie.
2024-05-08
Recognition
Acknowledgements
- Special thanks to Jeanine Boyer, Ginette Texier and Patricia Brown, co-founders of the organization. The Sjögren's Syndrome Association Inc. is a non-profit organization whose primary mission is to support and inform people with Sjögren's syndrome (pronounced “SHOW-grins”) and their loved ones. The organization was founded on December 16, 1996 and registered as a charitable organization with the federal government in January 1997 (No. 89059 3734 RR0001).
- It is with pride and gratitude that we thank all those who have made an outstanding contribution to the mission of the Sjögren's Syndrome Association.
Who served as president
Who served on the Board of Directors
- Ms. Danielle Frezza Wong Seen - Learn more...
- M. Denis Couture
- Ms. Nicole Durany
- Ms. Nicole Blouin
- Ms. Jocelyne Choquette
- Ms. Josette Frelat
- Ms. Terry Reade
- Ms. Céline Mustard
2024-06-24
