Mission

Mission

To improve the quality of life for individuals and families worldwide affected by GBS, CIDP and variants by:

  • Providing a network for all patients, their caregivers and families so that GBS or CIDP patients can depend on the Foundation for support, and reliable up-to-date information.
  • Providing public and professional educational programs worldwide designed to heighten awareness and improve the understanding and treatment of GBS, CIDP and variants.
  • Expanding the Foundation’s role in sponsoring research and engaging in patient advocacy.

Our Vision
Our vision is that every person afflicted with Guillain-Barré Syndrome, CIDP or variants has convenient access to early and accurate diagnosis, appropriate and affordable treatments, and dependable support services.

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    Upcoming Special Events

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


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    CSL Behring Announces Trial for CIDP Patients

    CSL Behring has announced that the first patient has been enrolled in the PATH study, an international clinical trial designed to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of two different doses of subcutaneous immunoglobulin (SCIg), compared with placebo, in maintenance treatment of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP).


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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.
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