193 Elgin Avenue West Goderich, ON N7A 2E7 1-888-550-5582 Since 1990 when the Canadian Addison Society was founded, the membership has grown from 13 to over 200 members. Considering that health statistics suggest only one per 100,000 people are diagnosed with Addison's Disease, it is difficult to establish contact with other Addisonians. As with other diseases, it is important and comforting to be able to talk to others with the same disease. The primary purpose of our site is to offer information about Addison's Disease. Through our various support groups, we have contacts who may be able to provide information to the many questions a newly diagnosed Addisonian might have; as well as the opportunity of personal contact with somebody who has experienced some of the concerns associated with the disease. Our third goal is to help educate not only the medical society but also the public to aspects of the disease. The Canadian Addison Society (La Société canadienne d'Addison) is designated as a registered charitable organization under the Income Tax Act of Canada by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), # 87248 5511 RR0001. Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $10.00 or more and should be mailed c/o the Treasurer, Canadian Addison Society, 193 Elgin Avenue West, Goderich ON N7A 2E7. Benefits of Membership Become a Member Read Personal Stories from other Members Annual General Meeting Minutes from the last Annual Meeting Upcoming Meetings President: Judythe Stanley, BC Directors: Derek Clarke, BC Vice-President: Jim Sadlish, BC Patricia Hehner, ON Secretary: Irene Gordon, ON Elizabeth Hill, SK Treasurer: John Gordon, ON Greeta McKague, ON Newsletter: Patricia Hehner, ON Stephen McKenna, ON Harold Smith, ON Joan Southam, ON Marilyn Thauberger, BC Read the Constitution (805 kb) and Bylaws (42 kb) of the Canadian Addison Society January 2010 October 2009 July 2009 Read More   My husband and I have decided to take a trip to France which would involve a 6-hour time difference (later). What should I do about my medication? I've got quite a bad cold which is not clearing up easily and I feel very unwell. What should I do? I recently found out that I am pregnant! Do I need to make adjustments in my cortisol or Florinef during pregnancy? Read More    Ask a Question   Endocrinology Publications Community Support Read More   Information provided at this web site is of a general nature and is not intended to take the place of a physician's advice. It is vital that persons diagnosed with, or suspected of having, an autoimmune disease consult with their physician or with the appropriate division at a major teaching hospital, to assure proper evaluation, treatment and interpretation of information contained on this site.