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Expert diagnosis & management of inflammatory neuropathies is critical to our patients. This is what our medical advisory board members had in mind when setting up the new Centers of Excellence program. A year later, we now have 12 healthcare facilities providing exactly that. More >>

One in 100,000

GBS & CIDP patients share their stories to help raise awareness for those still suffering.

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Do more than just think about it. Join us in supporting patients, families & caregivers. We know how hectic life can get & how precious time is to everyone. And we also know how important it is to join together in order to make a real difference. more >>

GBS/CIDP Foundation International: Our Commitment


The Foundation began over 30 years ago as a support group for patients & families impacted by Guillain‐Barré syndrome, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) or any of the variants that exist. Since then, our commitment has been to provide support to those affected by these disorders so that every patient obtains an early diagnosis, proper treatment & the opportunity for a full recovery. More >>

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Upcoming Special Events

The GBS/CIDP Foundation of Canada is hosting the Canadian Eastern Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia on Saturday, May 26th. This is your chance to learn about all aspects of GBS, CIDP and its variants from initial diagnosis, to treatment and rehabilitation. Check our Community Events page for upcoming chapter meetings in a city near you.

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"The Mystery of CIDP" Podcast

Ellen Schecter, an award-winning writer takes us through a time when she felt her life was shattered by this painful disease, and then shares how she was able to forge a new life filled with personal discovery and success. Neurologist and Johns Hopkins expert Dr. David Cornblath also sheds light on this mysterious disorder and highlights the most beneficial treatments.


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May is GBS/CIDP Awareness Month

During the month of May, in an effort to increase awareness in each of our communities, we encourage everyone to organize activities that highlight GBS, CIDP and their variants. Throughout the world, individuals and groups have organized fundraising events such as walks, runs, bake sales, fashion shows, cocktail receptions, and art shows. Awareness and fundraising events can be big or small - what's important is that as a community we are able to advance our mission by educating people about GBS and CIDP.
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