We’re all about helping Canadians who want to learn about or who are impacted by the different blood disorders known together as myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs).
We’re all about helping Canadians who want to learn about or who are impacted by the different blood disorders know together as Myeloproliferative Neoplasms, or MPNs.
Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs) is the name given to a group of conditions sometimes referred to as blood cancers.
MPNs originate in the bone marrow – the soft tissue in the middle of the bones where blood cells are made. In a healthy person, bone marrow makes blood stem cells that, in time, develop into mature blood cells – red blood cells, white blood cells or platelets.
The Canadian MPN Network (CMPNN) was founded in 2014 as an organization connecting and helping Canadians from coast to coast to coast who are dealing with the challenges of living with a myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN). The CMPNN is led by a volunteer cross-Canada Board of Directors composed primarily of MPN patients who meet virtually. The Board has a “patient first” mindset and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for Canadian MPN patients by providing education, advocacy, and support.
CMPNN initiatives are free of charge to Canadian MPN patients and their care partners and include the annual conference, a comprehensive website citing relevant, factual, knowledge-based information and resources, linkages to the medical community and active regional support groups.
The CMPNN Board developed this Strategic Plan to identify its priorities for the next three years and the actions it will take to achieve these priorities. By securing the necessary resources, including additional volunteers and funding, the Board will ensure that all Canadian patients and their support networks will benefit from the education, advocacy and support the CMPNN can provide.
Better lives for all Canadians with a Myeloproliferative Neoplasm (MPN) disorder.
The CMPNN is patient-centred and
Through education, advocacy and support, the Canadian MPN Network strives to improve the quality of life for Canadian MPN patients and their support network.
The Canadian MPN Network is always looking for volunteers.
If you feel that you can add too, or want to volunteer, we are always looking for help with committees, support groups or even becoming a board member, fill out the form below and we will contact you.
Treasurer
Hamilton, Ontario
Vice Chair
Calgary, Alberta
Board Member
Burlington, Ontario
Board Member
Fonthill, Ontario
