Four percent of Canadians, or 1.5 million people in this country, have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. While this number may surprise you, we hope you are inspired to be part of a movement to support individuals, families, and caregivers, increase research funding, and reduce stigma.
CanFASD is a registered charity in Canada and a not-for-profit organization. We are the national voice for research funding, support, and family resources.
We have seen firsthand that research today is the resources for tomorrow. Research leads to outcomes and outcomes change the lives of people. Research can make all the difference for gaps in the system. No one should be falling through the gaps in Canada.
We have come this far in the FASD journey, and we know we could make a bigger impact with your help.
Your donation will help families by providing resources and tools to help people with FASD live their best lives. Your gift will help parents and guardians feel like they are not alone. Your generosity will allow us to continue to find answers and improve outcomes for individuals with FASD, through research, and help create solutions for tomorrow.
We have only scratched the surface in terms of research, resources, and family support. Imagine what we can do with more funding and the support from generous people, like you.
We are in the business of changing lives. However, we cannot do it alone. Will you join us in being the lifeline for families, individuals, and researchers?
Please consider donating to help support Canada’s first and only research network dedicated to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
FASD Lived Experience Leadership Fund (LELF)
Support people with lived experience to participate in research.
We need the voices of those with lived experience in discussions about research, policy, and practice. However, lack of financial support is a big barrier to participating. The costs of flights, hotels, transportation and extra support for individuals to attend meetings, conferences, and events shouldn’t be a barrier to having your voice heard.
The Lived Experience Leadership Fund is a donation-based fund that covers the cost for people with lived and living experience to participate in research activities. This includes conferences, events, and meetings. Individuals with FASD; parents and caregivers of someone with FASD; and/or people who identify as having consumed alcohol during their pregnancy are eligible to apply for financial support through this fund. It will off-set costs to participate in an approved research activity.
Meet Chris. Chris Fillion is an advocate and community leader. Chris also has FASD. With the support of the Lived Experience Leadership Fund, Chris travelled from Manitoba to Seattle to participate in international conference on FASD. Thanks to generous donors like yourself, Chris was able to share his experiences with others from around the world.
Invest in better research and support people like Chris. Donate today!
For questions related to donating, please contact info@canfasd.ca.