Events
MPS Members find events are invaluable for connecting with the MPS community, sharing insights and experiences and knowing they are not alone in their journey.
Upcoming Events
We Care Session March
Join us at We Care – a Gathering for Parents and Caregivers. A wonderful opportunity to connect with others affected by MPS who understand what you’re going through and who can provide valuable support and friendship, in an informal and confidential space.
The Rare Stars Award Ceremony
This will be held on the evening of Saturday, July 22, 2023 in conjunction with the National Family Conference. Head to our National Family Conference page for more details!
Canadian MPS Society National Family Conference
This popular event takes place every 2 years. This year's is scheduled for July 21 - 23, 2023 in Calgary Alberta. See our National Conference page for more details!
Past Events
Recordings, presentations and photos from our past events can be found here. Select any of the event postings to access them.
You’re Invited to “WE CARE”
Join us on Wednesday, 25 January, 2023. A Gathering for MPS Parents and Caregivers
November Fireside Chat
The Canadian MPS Society will be hosting a series of online “Fireside Chats”, providing an opportunity for our members to connect with each other in an informal confidential space to share personal...
Canadian MPS Society AGM
The 2022 Canadian MPS Society Annual General Meeting will be held on: Monday 26 September 2022
May is the month for MPS awareness!
Every year May 15 is observed internationally, to raise awareness against mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). MPS are rare genetic disorders in children and adults caused by the absence of a specific...
2021 National Family Conference and Gala
Our bi-annual conferences give families affected by MPS & related diseases an opportunity to learn about new research, treatment and care, and to share information and experiences with other...
Resilience in Rare Diagnosis
As part of the Virtual Education and Connection Series, listen to our very special speakers talk about their unique and resilient stories regarding a rare disease diagnosis....
Back to School During COVID-19
Find out what our specialists have to say on dealing with COVID-19 at school.
Christina Gentle at the 2018 RARE Gala
Written and presented by Christina Gentle at the 2018 RARE Gala "Hi everyone, thanks for being here tonight. I’m Christina, Jessica Gentle’s sister. If you were at the Gala last year you might...