What are Support Groups

A diagnosis of WM, a rare type of cancer may cause fear, anxiety or uncertainty. Having a rare cancer may make you feel like you’re all alone. But you’re not! 

Reach out to others for support. WMFC Support Groups are the perfect place to talk with other people affected by WM, including patients, family members and caregivers. The groups provide mutual support and offer the opportunity to discuss concerns and share experiences with each other. Support groups, run by volunteers across Canada, enable patients and caregivers to meet in person or virtually, to learn from guest speakers, share information, create lasting bonds and connections with the local WM community.

You can join an existing Support Group by contacting the Support Group leader in your area, which are listed below. If there is no Support Group in your local area, you may choose to participate in a regional virtual meeting.

 

Our Support Groups

NB:    During COVID-19 all WM support groups are being conducted on Zoom.

List of Support Groups (with contact information)

Atlantic Canada

Gail Ferguson — gailggferguson@gmail.com
Rick Maxted — moqx1mvr@hotmail.com

Québec

Toutes les réunions se déroulent en français
Paul Cadrin — paulcadrin@hotmail.com
Danielle Gagnon — danielle@odessacanada.com

Eastern Ontario

Dianne Soutif — chuilabas@gmail.com

Toronto / Southern Ontario

Raffaela Mercurio — raffaela.mercurio@wmfc.ca
Gloria McNeill — gloria.mcneill@wmfc.ca

Oakville / Niagara Falls

Lisa Dickie – lisa.dickie3@gmail.com
Gillian Burman – Gburman@outlook.com

Manitoba and Saskatchewan

Tracey Berg — tmsafber@gmail.com
Cam Symons — symonsc@mymts.net

Alberta

Dennis Foth — dfoth@ualberta.ca
Val Roeder — visitwithval@gmail.com

British Columbia

Brenda — bcwallies@gmail.com
Catherine Schindell — kitschindell@gmail.com

Vancouver Island

Dennis Kornaga — denco@shaw.ca

National Zoom Support Group

Raffaela Mercurio — raffaela.mercurio@wmfc.ca

Upcoming Support Group Meetings

Oakville/Niagara Support Group December 2024 meeting

December 11 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST

British Columbia Support Group Meeting

December 18 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm PST

Réunion Zoom du groupe de support du Québec

February 4, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST