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Become a Member of COPD Canada Patient Network:

Why?  There's strength in numbers and there's 750,000 of us "known" and probably that many again who have the disease but have been "undiagnosed" or "misdiagnosed"  quite often as asthma.

Why?  Because we need to be united and unified; not always "bunched in" with other Lung Diseases, overlooked and ignored. 

Why? We must make the general public, our legislators, our health care system, our families, our family Doctors, our friends, each other and the "at risk" people more aware of COPD

Why?  We have to insist and lobby for the availability of the latest and best "proven" medicines recommended by the Canadian Thoracic Society as front line treatment  for those under the provincial PharmaCare plans and those patients who financially can't afford the best meds but don't qualify for assistance.

Why?  We have to force an increase in Rehab availability.  Currently only 1 in 80 of those in need are able to attend due to a lack of....  everything

Why?  Because chances are you are a COPD'er yourself.  Right now you belong to a large, caring family; you will meet many new people who share the same worries, concerns, fears etc. and who feel they need to make a difference or have an impact.

Why?  Because we  MUST find a way to reach and help the many COPDer's living in rural areas, quite often seniors, and those who are not familiar with, or don't have access "to" the internet where they can learn MORE about COPD and coping strategies/skills.

Why?  To reach out and help those COPDer's who may have "given up"

Why?  Because it's the right thing to do and YOU CAN make a difference in YOUR life and the lives of others.

Why?  Membership is FREE  and it will occasionally offer  a few bonuses/discounts etc.

Why?  Members receive discounts on products.  We're always looking to "strike a deal" with companies that have products of benefit to our members.

 You've nothing to loose but a lot to gain!

You're not a leper; you're not "dirty" . Do NOT allow yourself to feel that way or be treated in such a fashion.

TOGETHER we CAN -  Care,

                                            Advocate,

                                              Network

                                  make a difference! 

   

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