Aplastic Anemia & Myelodysplasia Association of Canada (AAMAC) is a non-profit organization that provides support Canadians with bone marrow failure
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Jun 14
June 14 is World Blood Donor Day! Today we express our sincere gratitude to the generous donors whose contributions save the lives of Canadian patients every day. Thank you for being Canada's Lifeline!
Please visit blood.ca/en to become a donor! @CanadasLifeline
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Jun 12
AAMAC's Monday Support Group meets this Monday, June 15, at 6 PM (PT), which is 7 PM (MT), 9 PM (ET) or 10 PM (AT). Please register on our website at aamac.ca/events/online-suppo… or email us at info@aamac.ca
#PatientSupport #MDS #AplasticAnemia #PNH #Myelodysplasia
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Jun 10
AAMAC's Summer 2026 newsletter is now OUT! Paper copies will be available in your mailboxes within the next weeks but you can download an electronic version from aamac.ca/wp-content/uploads/…
#SummerNewsletter #PNH #Myelodysplasia #AplasticAnemia #MDS #AAMAC
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Jun 9
May 28 was World Blood Cancer Day, raising awareness and showing support for the millions affected by blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.
AAMAC supports patients, caregivers, healthcare and research professionals working towards better treatments.
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Jun 8
AAMAC's Wednesday Support Group meets this Wednesday, June 10, at 3 PM (PT), which is 4 PM (MT), 6 PM (ET) or 7 PM (AT).
Please register on our website at aamac.ca/events/online-suppo… or email us at info@aamac.ca
#PatientSupport #MDS #AplasticAnemia #PNH #Myelodysplasia
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Jun 7
AAMAC's Daytime Support Group meets this Monday, June 8 at 3 PM (ET). Get answers to your questions—from diagnosis to treatment and recovery—and connect with others who understand the journey you are on.
Register at aamac.ca/events/daytime-onli… or by emailing us at info@aamac.ca
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Jun 6
June 6 is National Health and Fitness Day! It makes Canadians aware of the important health benefits of physical activity, urges them to get more active, and encourages organizations to host initiatives that promote the use of parks and sport and recreational facilities.
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May 27
AAMAC is seeking volunteer Board Directors to shape the future of patient support, education, advocacy and research for Canadians living with bone marrow failure diseases.
For more information or to submit your application, please email cindyanthony@aamac.ca
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May 26
AAMAC's patient education conference in Calgary is THIS SATURDAY, May 30! Learn from hematologists and connect with other patients.
Please register for this conference on our website at aamac.ca/events/calgary-pati… or email info@aamac.ca
We look forward to seeing you there!
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May 21
May 20 is International Clinical Trials Day! We recognize and celebrate the researchers, clinicians, and volunteer participants whose dedication drives medical innovation.
Clinical trials advance safer, more effective treatments for #AplasticAnemia, #MDS, and #PNH.
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May 17
Happy National Nursing Week 2026! This year’s theme is The Power of Nurses to Transform Health, highlighting the incredible impact nurses have in shaping health care, driving innovation, and advocating for patient-centred care.
Thank you nurses for your dedication and care!
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May 16
LLSC is hosting an event in Edmonton on Sat, June 6!
This is a great opportunity to come together with others affected by a blood cancer to learn, share experiences and feel part of a stronger community.
Register for this event by visiting: bloodcancers.ca/events/conne…
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May 15
Apply for the Canadian Rare Disease Network (CRDN) RAREvolution Scholarship, supporting students aged 17 to 29 living with a diagnosed or suspected rare disease as they pursue post-secondary education in Canada.
Learn more and apply before June 12: canadianrdn.ca/scholarship/
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May 14
AAMAC's Calgary Patient Education Conference is approaching!
Learn from hematologists and connect with patients & care partners.
Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Register on our website aamac.ca/events/calgary-pati… or email us directly at info@aamac.ca
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May 13
AAMAC's Monday Support Group meets this upcoming Monday, May 18, at 6 PM (PT), 7 PM (MT), 9 PM (ET) or 10 PM (AT). Please register on our website at aamac.ca/events/online-suppo… or email us at info@aamac.ca
#PatientSupport #MDS #AplasticAnemia #PNH #Myelodysplasia
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May 8
AAMAC's patient education conference in Calgary is fast approaching! Learn directly from hematologists and connect with other patients.
Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Register on our website aamac.ca/events/calgary-pati… or email us directly at info@aamac.ca
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May 7
AAMAC's Wednesday Support Group meets next Wednesday, May 13, at 3 PM (PT), 4 PM (MT), 6 PM (ET) or 7 PM (AT).
Please register on our website at aamac.ca/events/online-suppo… or email us at info@aamac.ca
#PatientSupport #MDS #AplasticAnemia #PNH #Myelodysplasia
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May 6
Our new Daytime Online Support Group is taking place next Monday, May 11, 2026.
Join us at 3 PM Eastern Time for a supportive space where you can get answers to your questions.
Register on our website at aamac.ca/events/daytime-onli… or by emailing us at info@aamac.ca
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May 1
May 1st is National Physicians' Day!
At AAMAC we are deeply grateful to the physicians who generously share their time and expertise by speaking at our conferences and webinars.
Recordings are found on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@theaplasticanem…
#PhysicianDay2026 #Physicians
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Apr 30
AAMAC's webinar "Your Health, Your Voice: Making Care Decisions That Fit Your Life" is just around the corner! Presented by decision coach Bonnie Wooten on Monday, May 4th at 3 PM (PT).
Register on our website at aamac.ca/events/shared-decis… or by emailing info@aamac.ca
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