{"id":7440,"date":"2026-08-22T17:47:49","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T21:47:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wmfc.ca\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=7440"},"modified":"2026-08-22T17:47:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T21:47:49","slug":"exploring-the-need-for-an-english-language-support-group-in-quebec","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/www.wmfc.ca\/fr\/event\/exploring-the-need-for-an-english-language-support-group-in-quebec\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00c9tude de la n\u00e9cessit\u00e9 de cr\u00e9er un groupe de soutien en anglais au Qu\u00e9bec"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Quebec French-speaking support group (Groupe de Soutien Francophone) has been thriving for many years under the leadership of Danielle and Paul. They have done a tremendous job supporting and connecting French-speaking WMers across Quebec.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
It has been brought to our attention that there may be a need for a support group specifically for English-speaking WMers in Quebec. If there is sufficient interest, we would like to explore the possibility of establishing an English-speaking Quebec support group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Tracey Berg and Raffaela Mercurio, co-leaders of support groups in Manitoba and Saskatchewan and Toronto as well as WMFC Board Members and co-chairs of Membership Services, work to support and connect support group leaders and WMers across Canada. As individuals living with Waldenstrom\u2019s Macroglobulinemia themselves, their experiences have inspired them to help others connect, share, and feel supported throughout their WM journey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
For now, they would take on the role of co-leaders, with the expectation that, over time, a couple of WMers in Quebec will volunteer to help lead the group. The goal is simply to connect with more WMers and build a supportive community where people can share experiences, ask questions, and support one another.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Meetings will be held virtually via Zoom, making it easy to participate without the need to travel.
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If you have never attended a support group before, this is a wonderful opportunity to:
\n*Share experiences and learn from others
\n*Ask questions
\n*Connect with other people living with Waldenstrom\u2019s Macroglobulinemia
\n*Build friendships and a sense of community
\n*Participate in a welcoming, supportive, and understanding environment
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Save the Date!<\/b><\/div>\n
Tuesday, September 8th from 7:00-8:30pm
\n<\/b>The Zoom link will be sent to participants a few days before the meeting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Not a WMFC Member?<\/b>
\nIf you are not yet a member of the Waldenstrom\u2019s Macroglobulinemia Foundation of Canada (WMFC), please visit our membership page to join and receive information about this meeting, upcoming events, and other WMFC news.
\nhttps:\/\/www.wmfc.ca\/membership\/<\/a><\/p>\n
We look forward to connecting with WMers across Quebec and perhaps building this new English-speaking support community together!\u00a0<\/span>
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Please reach out to Tracey or Raffaela with any thoughts, questions, or concerns.
\nTracey Berg\u2028tmsafber@gmail.com<\/a>
\nRaffaela Mercurio\u2028(raffaela.mercurio@wmfc.ca<\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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