About Us

Board of Directors

Rolla Bahsous, Ontario
Reanne Booker, Alberta
Anna Chamrai (Treasurer), Ontario
Stan Chmelyk (President), Ontario
Janice Cook, BC
Robert MacDonald Nova Scotia
Silvia Marchesin, Alberta
Andy May, Ontario
Chris Meyer, Ontario
Doug Mylie, Alberta
Bob Ross, Ottawa
Trevor Thompson, Ontario
Pam Wishart, BC

Medical Advisors

Dr. S. Couban, Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre, Halifax
Dr. Y. Dror, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto
Dr. A. Eaves, Terry Fox Laboratory, Vancouver
Dr. V. Gupta, Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto
Dr. L. Larratt, University of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton
Dr. K. Schultz, BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver
Dr. R. Wells, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto

Contact Information

National Office

Aplastic Anemia and Myelodysplasia Association of Canada
11181 Yonge Street
Suite 321
Richmond Hill, ON
L4S 1L2

Phone: 905-780-0698 or toll-free at 1-888-840-0039
Fax: 905-780-1648
Email: info@aamac.ca

Charitable registration number: 87557 2265 RR0001

Provincial Chapters

British Columbia

The British Columbia chapter has a small group of committed volunteers. Each year several meetings are arranged where speakers present topics of interest to patients dealing with bone marrow failure diseases.

For more information, please contact: Janice Cook, bc@aamac.ca

Alberta

The Alberta Chapter works within local communities supporting families and patients with aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and PNH by distributing information and through fund raising efforts.

We recognize the desire for peer support for patients and family members dealing with these diseases and are able to put them in contact with others that have been effected with these illnesses and are willing to speak with them about their own experiences and help them through the journey.

The chapter meets at least once a year in a formal setting with presentations from experts in the field of bone marrow failure diseases or other related topics. In addition to this, support groups are formed and meet informally in our communities as they are needed.

We also participate each fall in a campaign to increase the awareness of these rare diseases that have infected too many Canadians each year.

The Chapter also offers support for people from Saskatchewan and Manitoba that are dealing with these disorders.

If you require support in your area or are interested in becoming involved in the Chapter please contact us at the address below and we would be happy to support you in every way we can.

For more information, please contact:
Doug Mylie
(780) 464-2723
alberta@aamac.ca

Ontario

The Ontario chapter hosts regular support group meetings in Toronto, Kingston, and Ottawa for myelodysplasia, aplastic anemia, and PNH patients and their families. During the annual Aplastic Anemia and Myelodysplasia awareness week the third week in October, volunteers raise awareness about the importance of blood and bone marrow donors. Throughout the year, the chapter and its members hold fundraisers to support education, support and research including an annual dinner dance and silent auction each spring.

For more information, please contact info@aamac.ca or in Ottawa, contact Bob Ross, cell number: 613-882-2416.

Atlantic

The Atlantic chapter normally meets on the last Wednesday of each month, except in July and August, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Our meetings are held at the Atlantica Hotel on Robie St. Please e-mail or call Robert to confirm you'll be attending.

If a meeting in Halifax is too far out of the way for you, please contact us and we will attempt to find someone in your area with whom you can speak: David McFarlane: 902-441-7344; atlantic@aamac.ca or Robert MacDonald: 902-443-1615