The Calgary Neuropathy Association claims the first Saturday in November (Nov. 7) as Neuropathy Awareness Day in Alberta
A day dedicated to bringing neuropathy into greater focus. Join the Calgary Neuropathy Association on November 7 for a series of talks featuring experts, advocates, and members of the community, with perspectives on neuropathy, support, research, and the work shaping better awareness and care.
Join the Calgary Neuropathy Association on Saturday, November 7 for The Second Annual Neuropathy Awareness Day, an annual day dedicated to increasing awareness, understanding, and support for people living with neuropathy.
This flagship event brings together members of the neuropathy community, healthcare professionals, advocates, and the general public for an informative speaker series exploring neuropathy from a range of perspectives.
Whether you are living with neuropathy, supporting someone who is, working within the healthcare community, or simply interested in learning more, Neuropathy Awareness Day is an opportunity to connect, ask questions, and better understand a condition that affects the lives of so many Canadians.
Everyone is welcome. Join us as we bring greater visibility to neuropathy, strengthen the community around it, and continue the conversation.
Neuropathy Awareness Day is free to attend. Please RSVP if you are able to join us.
Event Details
There will be a formal segment with a collection of speakers followed by time to meet and mingle.
- Location: Calgary Telus Convention Centre – 136 8 Ave SE (Use Stephen Av. Mall entrance)
- Rooms: #108-109
- Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm, Doors open at 12:45pm
There will be speakers, refreshments, and more. Please join the CNA to celebrate Neuropathy Awareness Day.
Why Join our Neuropathy Awareness Day Celebration?
Peripheral neuropathy affects millions, yet too many people suffer in silence because symptoms are misunderstood or dismissed. A Neuropathy Awareness Day celebration turns that isolation into connection—and connection into action.
What's in it for you?
People participate because Awareness Day offers real, personal value—not just a “good cause.” Here’s why attendees say awareness matters:
Get answers sooner. Learning the early warning signs helps you (or someone you love) recognize symptoms and seek help before nerve damage becomes permanent.
Feel seen and supported. Many describe relief at finally being in a room where others “get it.” That reduces stigma and loneliness, and builds confidence to advocate for better care.
Learn practical tools. Sessions often cover self-management strategies, symptom tracking, pain-management strategies, and how to talk to your doctor so you leave with a plan, not just pamphlets.
Influence change. When communities, clinicians, and policymakers show up together, it pushes for improved training, regular screening in high‑risk groups, and more research funding. We all benefite from that.
Connect to resources. Meet Calgary’s local support groups and learn about it and other organizations that can guide you through diagnosis, treatment, and daily living.
Why this matters now?
Up to 80% of patients report delays or misdiagnosis, which can allow preventable complications to develop. Awareness events help close that gap by educating the public and encouraging at‑risk groups to get screened regularly. They also amplify patient voices so leaders understand neuropathy as a serious neurological condition that deserves attention, compassion, and resources.
When more people understand neuropathy, diagnosis gets faster,
care gets better, and no one has to be in this alone.
What can you do to help?
- Share personal stories: Describe your neuropathy journey to day, your coping strategies, experiences and frustrations. Submiting them to Info@CalgaryNeuropathy.com. Personal accounts help others feel less isolated and can guide new individuals.
- Attend and promote the CNA events: Join our webinars, support meetings and community events. Click Here. Encourage family and friend to participate or volunteer.
- Help CNA Educate others: Speak to healthcare providers, friends and local organizations about peripheral Neuropathy and the CNA. Distribute brochures and information sheets.
- Social media engagement: Like, share, and comment on CNA posts, invite friends to follow our pages, and amplify content during campaigns. When you do this, you stretch our reach! Facebook Instagram Youtube LinkedIn
- Become a Member: There is strength in numbers. Show we mean business! Click Here.
Thanks to all of you for joining us in celebrating this special day!
Linda Petiot
- Volunteer: The CNA can use people like you to help us help other like us. Click Here.