To support Sarcoidosis Awareness Month and Sarcoidosis Awareness Day (April 13th every year) we have several events taking place this month.
Early Bird Registration Draw prize has been confirmed ! See below.
April 13th – The Canadian Sarcoidosis Organizations Annual “Sarc Walk” is taking place at Calgary’s Fish Creek Park. Join the walkathon for a scenic walk at the Burnsmead entrance off Bow Bottom Trail SE – MAP. Walkathon starts at 11:00 am.
April 13th – We are excited to have The Calgary Tower bathed in Purple again this year to honor Sarcoidosis Awareness Day ! Thank you Calgary Tower !
April 20th – We are also excited to also have the Reconciliation Bridge turning Purple again this year to honor Sarcoidosis Awareness Month ! Thank you to the East Village – Reconciliation Bridge Program !
Early Bird Registration draw prize Confirmed !
Outdoor Folding Table with Storage Organizer. Portable aluminum lightweight table with 3 Adjustable Heights, perfect for the beach, camping, BBQ party and indoors when needed !
Stay tuned for Early Bird registration date !
The 2024 Annual Memorial “Give Sarcoidosis the Birdie” Golf Tournament location, date, and time has been confirmed !!!
The 2024 Annual Memorial “Give Sarcoidosis the Birdie” Golf Tournament is happily returning to the Carstairs Community Golf Club on August 23rd, 2024. The shotgun start will get rolling at 1:00 pm.
Stay tuned for updates on the Early Bird Draw Prize and for the registration site opening date.
Thank You Everyone !!!
The 2023 Annual Memorial Golf Tournament was a huge Success !
The tournament was held on Friday, August 25th, 2023 at the Rivers Edge Golf Club in Okotoks, Alberta.
Many thanks to all our wonderful Sponsors and Volunteers!
We had gorgeous weather, great golf, prizes and a silent auction. Great fun was had by all!
We also had a Special Guest Speaker Dr. Daniel Vis (Respirologist & Clinical Lecturer Department of Medicine Lead Physician, Pulmonary Sarcoidosis Clinic SHC) who gave a presentation on the latest developments with Sarcoidosis and a database build project that is being implemented. Thank you for the excellent presentation!
University of Calgary – SARC Research Tour
Friday February 10th 2023 – The CSO Board enjoyed the afternoon at the University of Calgary – Cumming School of Medicine where Dr. Daniel Vis (Respirologist & Clinical Lecturer Department of Medicine Lead Physician, Pulmonary Sarcoidosis Clinic SHC) gave us a great presentation on the current state of knowledge about Sarcoidosis. We also discussed how the donations being raised could be used with a brainstorm session about various ways to help bring awareness to more people and help the research team expand and collaborate with others across Alberta and the nation. Thank you Dr. Vis and Andrea for the wonderful afternoon and your exceptional work!
Picture 2 – Dr. Daniel Vis and CSO President Cher Weisgerber holding the current donation.
“Chad’s Champions”
Ongoing fundraising for the Bronchoscopy Suite at the Cummings School of Medicine in Calgary at the Foothills Hospital.
We have set up a link to allow direct donation for the project.
Click here to go to “Chad’s Champions” for further information and donate!
Our site thermometer shows the funds already forwarded for this fundraiser so far.
The Canadian Sarcoidosis Organization is a Canadian Non-Profit Organization promoting awareness and research of Sarcoidosis.
Our mission is to provide support to people affected by this disease, increase awareness of Sarcoidosis in Canada and use various events and fundraisers for Sarcoidosis Research.
For upcoming events and locations, please check out our CSO events link here.
