Events

The Pulmonary Hypertension Association of Canada is pleased to invite you to the
3rd National Pulmonary Hypertension Conference

September 20-22, 2013
Delta Ottawa City Centre Hotel (101 Lyon Street, Ottawa, ON)

Keeping the PHlame of Hope Alive is the theme for PHA Canada’s 3^rd National PH Conference. Every two years, PHA Canada hosts a conference to gather patients, friends, family, and supporters in one city to discuss issues facing the PH community and to share experiences. The Canadian PH community reunites and looks at ways to move forward with PH. Conference participants engage with topics ranging from the basics of PH, to updates on the latest developments in PH diagnosis and treatment. This year, conference sessions will also focus on the day-to-day challenges of living with PH and will include discussions about coping with this rare chronic disease as well as opportunities to get involved in the fight against PH.

Keeping the PHlame of Hope Alive is significant because we believe that the passion, dedication and spirit of the PH community in the fight against PH helps tend the figurative PHlame of hope. It so happens that Ottawa, the conference host city is home to the Centennial Flame. A flame that was lit by Lester B. Pearson on January 1, 1967 in commemoration of Canada’s 100 years of confederation.  The Centennial Flame is not eternal; however it celebrates confederation, which could be considered the coming together of peoples and institutions to create a unified voice.

The figurative PHlame being tended by the Canadian PH community is an energy that is as real as any physical manifestation thereof. The PHlame is embodied in the work of volunteers, the care provided by PH medical professionals, the words shared by our PHenomenal Youth, the funds raised and donated by dedicated contributors, the art created to inspire the PH community and the activities organized to celebrate PH patient achievements. Each act is by itself is like the flame of a candle, and when these acts come together we are witness to a great shining PHlame of hope that burns within the PH community.

For more info and to register:

http://www.phacanada.ca/en/news-and-events/2013-national-ph-conference/

THE 2013 WESTERN CANADA PULMONARY HYPERTENSION SYMPOSIUM
Friday February 22 – Sunday February 24, 2013
Terminal City Club
836 West Hastings Street, Vancouver BC V6C 2X1

This 2.5-day event will bring together patients, family members and caregivers, as well as leading PH specialists, under the theme of PHighting Back: Supporting Mind, Body and Soul.

Building upon the success of the BCPHS Symposium held for the past 10 years, this year BCPHS has partnered with PHA Canada to offer a larger event that is open to all residents of Western Canada. The Symposium will begin on Friday night with a meet and greet and will feature a full day of sessions on Saturday, including a keynote dinner, and will end with breakfast on Sunday. Sessions will include an update on the latest developments in PH, a focus on emotional wellbeing, a panel answering all of your pertinent PH questions and a session on PH and yoga. This is your opportunity to meet and connect with other patients, caregivers and families, as well as to learn about the latest information in the field of PH.

REGISTER ONLINE TODAY

6M Walk for Breathe

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR THE
6 MINUTE WALK FOR BREATH

WHEN: Sunday, November 25th at 1:30-3:30 PM
WHERE: Mattamy Athletics Centre
2nd Floor Coca-Cola Court
(formerly Maple Leaf Gardens)
50 Carlton Street, Toronto
(parking is available on off of Church Street)
WHO: Patients, family members, caregivers and friends!

Join us this November to help raise vital awareness of Pulmonary Hypertension!

All are invited to come out and join us for this short walk that will help educate the public about the challenges faced by those living with PH while raising funds to support the programs and services offered by PHA Canada. Come out and walk with us or just to support the other walkers.

The 6-minute walk test is a standard PH test which measures the distance that a patient can walk on a flat, hard surface. The test is designed to assist in evaluating PH patients. In order to educate participants about PH, PHA Canada will provide participants with companion sheets that outline symptoms at specific markers during the event. Participants may walk the 6-minute route several times to raise funds for PH.

For more information, contact Jennifer Gendron, Regional Coordinator, PHA Canada at (506) 832-4898 or jgendron@phacanada.ca

Why 6 minutes walk? Find out more here: http://www.phacanada.ca/en/get-involved/raise-awareness/6-minute-walk-for-breath/

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6M Walk for Breathe

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR THE
6 MINUTE WALK FOR BREATH

WHEN: Thursday, November 22th at 9:00AM – 12:00PM
WHERE: BWG Leisure Centre, 471 West Park Ave., Bradford, ON L3Z 0J3
WHO: Patients, family members, caregivers and friends!

Join us this November to help raise vital awareness of Pulmonary Hypertension!

The 6-minute walk test is a standard PH test which measures the distance that a patient can walk on a flat, hard surface. The test is designed to assist in evaluating PH patients. In order to educate participants about PH, PHA Canada will provide participants with companion sheets that outline symptoms at specific markers during the event. Participants may walk the 6-minute route several times to raise funds for PH.

All are invited to come out and join us for this short walk that will help educate the public about the challenges faced by those living with PH while raising funds to support the programs and services offered by PHA Canada. Come out and walk with us or just to support the other walkers.

For more information contact Ruth at ruth@phatoronto.ca

DOWNLOAD THE FLYER: 6MW-Bradford

HOW TO COLLECT PLEDGES:
1. Download and complete the Pledge Sheet: http://www.phatoronto.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/6MWPledgeSheetTorontoEvent.pdf

2. Create a Personal Page online:
http://phacanada.ca/PersonalPledges

Why is it called 6 Minute Walk? Find out here: http://www.phacanada.ca/en/get-involved/raise-awareness/6-minute-walk-for-breath/

Facebook Invite: https://www.facebook.com/events/416065221792434/

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Date:
Saturday May 12, 2012
Shotgun Start @ 1:00 pm. Lunch served @ 12:00 pm.

Location:
PH Kids Golf Classic will take place at the prestigious Mill Run Golf Club in Uxbridge.

Included in Tournament:

• 18 Holes of Golf
• Power Cart with GPS
• Complimentary Driving Range for all players
• Complimentary Bottled Water on each cart
• Personalized Cart Plates
• Pre-Shotgun Lunch (before tee off) including:
• Burger (one per person) with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, condiments
• Can Pop
• Grand Buffet Dinner (following golf)
• Longest Drive, Closest to Hole, Hole N One Prizes
• Locker rooms available
• Raffle and Silent Auction
• Large screen TV draw

Cost: $150 per golfer

Sponsor the Event
Numerous sponsorship options are available to your organization. By supporting this event, you help us work towards supporting PH Kids in our community. Sponsorship Opportunities Available!

Event Coordinator
Keith Blenkinsop
Golf Classic Coordinator
Tel: (905) 983-9109
E-mail: blenk@rogers.com

REGISTER ONLINE HERE

PHA’s International PH Conference and Scientific Sessions is the largest PH meeting in the world and the 10th International PH Conference will be no exception. An experience like no other, Conference brings together hundreds of pulmonary hypertension patients to share their concerns and triumphs, receive the most up-to-date medical information on living with PH, and network with the leading medical professionals in the PH field. It is an experience PHA believes no PH patient who is able to attend should miss.

PHA is committed to assisting as many PH patients as possible to attend this life-changing event. For the 9th International PH Conference in 2010, the Conference Scholarship Program was able to help 186 PH patients attend Conference who otherwise would have been unable to due to financial constraints.

For PHA’s 10th International PH Conference, taking place June 22-24, 2012, in Orlando, Fla., PHA will continue this tradition by assisting as many PH patients as possible through the Conference Scholarship Fund. 2012 scholarship application must be received by PHA by April 30, 2012, in order to be considered.

Read more on the 10th International PH Conference and Scientific Sessions.

An Abstract Series Of Paintings Titled “Asiko”
November 24, 2011 7:30pm-10:00pm
No One Writes To The Colonel
460 College St, M6G 1A4
Toronto, Ontario

No One Writes to the Colonel Presents AyoNoble’s 2nd Annual Art Collection; An Abstract Series Of Paintings Titled“Asiko” Exhibition with sales to support the Pulmonary Hypertension Association of Canada.

Contemporary African artist, AyoNoble, to present her newest collection of African inspired abstract artwork on Thursday, November 24, 2011 at No One Writes to the Colonel at 460 College Street in Toronto from 7:30 to 10pm.

About the Artist
AyoNoble uses her signature style of deconstructed shapes to represent physical form and movement in capturing her 2011 collection, Askio (season). As the title of the collection suggests, this collection reflects the artist interpretation of stages in living, life and love. AyoNoble creates work that is simplistically emotional.

Facebook Invite: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=245061458885688