Organizations near Ganges Salt Spring Island BC (2397 Result(s))

Our tag line proudly proclaims we are a 'good place to be'. It refers not just to our locations but also the essence of Boys and Girls Clubs. It is the relationships that are forged between participants and our staff and volunteers. It is the safety and support we provide through our care families and youth programs. It is the specific environments we create that let youth know they are valued and can achieve their potential. THAT is the 'good place' that our programs and services create.

The Society:The Canadian Hemochromatosis Society is a registered non-profit charitable society, founded by Marie Warder in 1982.The Society does not receive any direct government funding, and is supported solely through fundraising activities, donations and membership fees.Objectives and Mandate: Hemochromatosis is known to be the most common genetic disorder affecting Canadians. Its complications, caused by iron overload, are crippling and potentially fatal. They are also preventable by early diagnosis and treatment.The goals and activities of the Society are directed to increasing awareness among the Canadian public and the medical community in regard to the importance of early screening for and diagnosis of hemochromatosis, while supporting those affected by it. In this way, we hope to relieve unnecessary suffering and premature death from undiagnosed hemochromatosis.