What We Do

The Canadian Alopecia Areata Foundation supports those affected by Alopecia Areata, promotes awareness and education of this auto-immune disease, and raises funds for research.

Our Mission

CANAAF offers a supportive community where we connect, learn, and celebrate together to journey through our Alopecia with confidence.

Our Vision

To be a nationally recognized, locally-focused pillar in the overall support network for the alopecia community.

Board of Directors

CANAAF is led by a volunteer Board of Directors who know the impact of Alopecia Areata.

  • CANAAF President, Carolynne Harrison
  • Fundraising Chair, Jason Lam
  • CANAAF Vice President, Melissa Riley
  • Head of Public Relations, Christal Malcolm
  • Francophone Liaison, Audrey Roy-Dorval
  • Director of Science and Research, Anthony Gilding
  • Lauryn Harrison, CANAAF Secretary
  • CANAAF Treasurer, Susan Teskey

Our History

We founded CANAAF on a bucket full of tears, a huge heart, and an incredible, unstoppable desire to assist and protect our children. This incredible rollercoaster ride literally started as a grass roots endeavor at a picnic gathering. 

– Jim Makris, Co-Founder of CANAAF

What We Do

The Canadian Alopecia Areata Foundation supports those affected by Alopecia Areata, promotes awareness and education of this auto-immune disease, and raises funds for research.

Our Mission

CANAAF offers a supportive community where we connect, learn, and celebrate together to journey through our Alopecia with confidence.

Our Vision

We aspire to be a nationally recognized, locally-focused pillar in the overall support network for the
alopecia community.

Board of Directors

CANAAF is led by a volunteer Board of Directors who know the impact of Alopecia Areata.

  • CANAAF President, Carolynne Harrison
  • Fundraising Chair, Jason Lam
  • CANAAF Vice President, Melissa Riley
  • Head of Public Relations, Christal Malcolm
  • Francophone Liaison, Audrey Roy-Dorval
  • Director of Science and Research, Anthony Gilding
  • GTA Support Coordinator, Julia Copeland
  • CANAAF Secretary, Lauryn Harrison
  • CANAAF Treasurer, Susan Teskey

Our History

We founded CANAAF on a bucket full of tears, a huge heart, and an incredible, unstoppable desire to assist and protect our children. This incredible rollercoaster ride literally started as a grass roots endeavor at a picnic gathering. 

– Jim Makris, Co-Founder of CANAAF

What We Do

The Canadian Alopecia Areata Foundation supports those affected by Alopecia Areata, promotes awareness and education of this auto-immune disease, and raises funds for research.

Our Mission

CANAAF offers a supportive community where we connect, learn, and celebrate together to journey through our Alopecia with confidence.

Our Vision

We aspire to be a nationally recognized, locally-focused pillar in the overall support network for the alopecia community.

Board of Directors

CANAAF is led by a volunteer Board of Directors who know the impact of Alopecia Areata.

  • CANAAF President, Carolynne Harrison
  • Fundraising Chair, Jason Lam
  • CANAAF Vice President, Melissa Riley
  • Head of Public Relations, Christal Malcolm
  • Francophone Liaison, Audrey Roy-Dorval
  • Director of Science and Research, Anthony Gilding
  • GTA Support Coordinator, Julia Copeland
  • CANAAF Secretary, Lauryn Harrison
  • CANAAF Treasurer, Susan Teskey

Our History

We founded CANAAF on a bucket full of tears, a huge heart, and an incredible, unstoppable desire to assist and protect our children. This incredible rollercoaster ride literally started as a grass roots endeavor at a picnic gathering. 

– Jim Makris, Co-Founder of CANAAF