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Foreword

The Calgary Neuropathy Association is a very important endeavour by patients suffering from any form of neuropathic pain, such as; Peripheral Neuropathy and Diabetic Neuropathy who come together to discuss problems and issues associated with neuropathy. Through these efforts, community support can be garnered. The group serves as a channel for continued efforts to help patients with neuropathy conditions, funnel research questions, and raise public awareness.

As a neurologist having had the privilege of meeting with a number of patients who suffer with Peripheral Neuropathy, like Val Shaw-Lewis, Founder of the group, I look forward to the efforts of the support group.  It is an extremely important beginning in the fight.

Douglas W. Zochodne, M.D., FRCPC Neurologist, Department of Clinical Neurosciences
University of Calgary, Faculty of Medicine, Health Sciences Centre
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Medical Advisor since March 2002 to present date

Mission Statement & Objectives

The Calgary Neuropathy Association came to fruition in March 2001 and at that time was the third support group in Canada.

The Association is a non-profit, charitable organization founded to help all sufferers of peripheral neuropathy and neuropathic pain.

The Mission of the Calgary Neuropathy Association is to ensure through Information, Empowerment, and Peer Support, that all who suffer from any form of peripheral neuropathy and neuropathic pain, have hope and that no one will face their neuropathy problems alone.

The objectives of the Calgary Neuropathy Association are to:

• Facilitate peer support and education for individuals who suffer with neuropathic pain and their families so that those individuals may live more fully in spite of their pain

• Provide care and support through education

• Raise awareness about issues of living with neuropathic pain among the health care community, and the public at large

• Raise awareness and educate those who have the ability to impact the treatment (by society and medical management) of people who suffer from peripheral neuropathy and neuropathic pain

• Share information with those who suffer from peripheral neuropathy and neuropathic pain.

• Advise those who suffer from peripheral neuropathy and neuropathic pain of the resources that are available within the community

• Help those who suffer from peripheral neuropathy and neuropathic pain access the most appropriate treatment and provide them with support to improve their lives

• Enhance physician awareness.

• Participate in national and international awareness and information exchange

• Welcome any person who has neuropathic problems and concerns to the group's monthly meeting

We are a Non-Profit Organization

The Calgary Neuropathy Association became incorporated as a non-profit organization under the Alberta Societies Act on January 13, 2005 and on April 19, 2005 obtained charitable registration status with the Government of Canada. The Association is staffed entirely by volunteers and is dedicated to serving the interests of those who suffer from Peripheral Neuropathy and neuropathic pain.

The Association has the support of the Neuromuscular Clinic in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and The Neuropathy Association in New York.

Disclaimer 1:
This website has been designed and created for information purposes only and covers some basic information about neuropathy. It is not meant to answer individual questions or replace medical advice given to an individual by a physician. The information contained herein is believed to be accurate, but it is the responsibility of the reader to confirm the accuracy of the information.  Please contact your own physician should you require medical assistance.

Disclaimer 2:
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