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The Canadian Alopecia Areata Foundation (CANAAF) facilitates support, research, awareness, networking and dialogue.

11/04/2026

🎉 NEW CANAAF SOCIAL EVENT! 🎉

This year, we’re bringing our community together for a day filled with team bonding, laughter, and fun!

We’ll kick things off at Activate, an interactive gaming facility where teams will work together to take on exciting challenges. After all the action, we’ll head over to Milestones to enjoy a delicious lunch and continue connecting!

Whether you’re looking to meet new people, make new friendships, or simply have a fun day out, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow alopecians and celebrate our amazing community💙.

Don’t miss out! We can’t wait to see you there!

📲 To register, visit the link in our bio!

11/03/2026

🎃 Our FINAL Halloween Challenge Post! 🎃

We’re wrapping up our Halloween Challenge with one last costume, and this one is a throwback! ✨

Meet Aliya Bacchus! Aliya is a member of CANAAF’s Board of Directors, serving as our Public Relations Director. For her Halloween submission, she took us back to her childhood days with this adorable princess costume 👸!

Here’s what Aliya had to say about her costume and alopecia journey:

“Having alopecia areata has actually made me feel like more of a princess. I specifically have alopecia areata on my eyebrows and eyelashes, but this has given me the opportunity to play around with makeup. So much so that people actually compliment me the most on my eyebrow makeup to this day! While it’s taken some of my confidence away, I’ve found other ways to get it back!”

We absolutely love this perspective 🩷! Aliya’s story is a reminder that confidence can look different for everyone, and sometimes we discover new ways to embrace ourselves along the way.

And with that, our Halloween Challenge comes to an end! Thank you to everyone who participated, shared their stories and showed us their creativity. We loved celebrating you! ❤️

11/03/2026

🎃 Halloween Challenge Post 🎃

Meet Zoe Mac! This Halloween, Zoe paid tribute to Patrick Stewart, an iconic bald king who has given so much to the world of entertainment.

But there’s more to Zoe’s story than an incredible costume. Here’s a little about her alopecia journey:

“I was diagnosed with alopecia when I turned 30. My journey with alopecia has definitely been a rollercoaster. Losing my hair was a huge adjustment, both physically and emotionally, and something that took time to navigate. I think one of the biggest things I’ve learnt is that alopecia doesn’t define who I am, even though it can be a really difficult thing to live with. There are still days when it gets to you, but I’ve also found a wonderful community of people who understand exactly what it’s like.”

Zoe, thank you for sharing your creativity, costume and personal story with us ❤️! Your words are a beautiful reminder that while alopecia may be part of our journeys, it does not define who we are.

11/01/2026

🎃 CANAAF HALLOWEEN CHALLENGE 🎃

Meet a few more members of our CANAAF team showing off their Halloween costumes!

Pat and Jen, both facilitators of our GTA/SW National Support Groups, got creative with their costumes, dressing up as a mermaid and Sazz Pataki, respectively. We also have Mark, one of our CANAAF volunteers, dressed as Charles-Haden Savage!

Here’s what Jen had to share about her alopecia journey and the inspiration behind their costumes:

“During my alopecia journey, I’ve gone from wearing wigs to hats to handkerchiefs and scarves. Over time, I’ve collected head coverings for all seasons and occasions. I’ve embraced different styles and found my own fit through them, feeling empowered as well as playful.”

“For our couple costume, we were inspired by the sitcom Only Murders in the Building, where Charles and his stunt double, Sazz, are known for wearing pork pie hats.”

Thank you, Pat, Jen, and Mark, for sharing your fantastic costumes with our community! We love seeing all the creative ways our CANAAF members embrace self-expression and have fun with their styles!

11/01/2026

🎃 CANAAF HALLOWEEN CHALLENGE 🎃

While Halloween may be over, there’s no end to finding fun and creative ways to celebrate alopecia areata!

Meet Lisa Rebane, a member of CANAAF’s Board of Directors and our National Support Coordinator! Lisa is showing off her fabulous 70s-inspired hippie costume.

Here’s what she had to say:

“Living with alopecia areata means I get to switch up my look! I love trying different wigs and headwraps, and sometimes going bald. It’s fun to experiment with different styles and express myself!”

Thank you, Lisa, for sharing your amazing costume and reminding us that alopecia areata can be an opportunity to explore different styles, embrace self-expression, and have fun with our look!

10/30/2026

🎃 Another CANAAF Halloween Costume Challenge feature, but this time, we’re taking a trip down memory lane!

Meet Lauryn Harrison, one of our Board of Directors members who serves as CANAAF’s Secretary! ❤️

For this throwback, Lauryn is sharing a childhood Halloween costume and a little about what that moment meant to her.

Here’s what she had to say:

“Although this picture was taken during a point in my alopecia journey when I could still conceal my bald spots, I remember struggling with my hair loss. However, dressing up as my favourite animal always lifted my spirits!”

Thank you for sharing this special memory with us, Lauryn!

There’s still time to participate in CANAAF’s Halloween Challenge! We’d love to see your costumes, throwback photos, and the stories behind them. Send us a DM with your photo and a little about your look! 👻

10/30/2026

🎃 What better way to celebrate Halloween than with an alopecia areata twist!

Meet Geneviève Brault, a member of CANAAF’s Board of Directors and our Francophone Liaison! ❤️

When asked about her costume, here’s what she had to say:

“Embracing my bald head and making the most of it! I prefer to enhance it rather than hide it. 🤗”

En français 🇫🇷:
“J’assume pleinement mon coco et j’essaie d’en tirer le meilleur! Je préfère “l’améliorer” plutôt que de le cacher.”

There’s still time to join CANAAF’s Halloween Challenge! We’d love to see all the creative ways you embrace your alopecia areata this Halloween. Share a photo of your costume and a little about the inspiration behind your look by sending us a DM. We can’t wait to see your creativity!

10/19/2026

🎃 Check out our first Halloween Challenge submission: Marcy Gallant! 👻

Marcy is part of CANAAF’s Board of Directors and serves as our Youth and Engagement Director.

Marcy has lived with alopecia areata since she was six years old and has found creative, confident ways to express herself as a bald gal! 💛

Here’s what she has to say about her costume choice:

“Dressing up as Pitbull for Halloween is an Alo gals’ rite of passage 👩🏻‍🦲”

There’s still time to enter our Halloween Challenge! 🎃 Show off your best costume while celebrating your alopecia journey.

📅 Submissions close November 1st!

We can’t wait to see your creative costumes! 🧡

10/13/2026

Your teens’ favourite group leader is BACK! 🎉💙

Marcy is back with another fun-filled support group! Support groups are a great way to connect with others, share experiences, receive advice, and build a community where you feel understood and supported. We can’t wait to see you there!

✨ Support Group Details:

📅 October 29
⏰ 7:00 PM
💻 Join Marcy on Zoom
👥 Open to individuals aged 10+

Come join the conversation, make connections, and remind yourself that you’re not alone! 💙

Scan the QR code or visit the link in our bio to register!

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10/13/2026

🇨🇦 Upcoming Support Group: Montreal!

Marianne is back with another support group for our Montreal community! Join her on October 27th at 7:00 PM for an opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and build a supportive community where you feel understood and never alone.

🗣️ Language: This group will be held almost entirely in French.
📅 Date: October 27th
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📩 To register: Email [email protected]

We look forward to bringing our Montreal community together!

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Canadian Alopecia Areata Foundation Mailing Address ONLY 227 Burton Grove
King City, ON
L7B1C7

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http://canaaf.org/

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