NEW Live Support Group for the Vancouver, BC area

NEW Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Support Group of the Lower Mainland, BC

This peer support group is for those who:
* are Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) survivors, including Pulmonary Embolism (PE) in some cases
* have or had DVT/PE and are looking for support, understanding, and resources
* or have a blood disorder, (such as Factor V), that may increase the risk of developing a DVT
* are currently taking anti-coagulants
* would like to raise public awareness
* have family members or friends with DVT and/or PE
* are concerned and want to learn more about DVT and PE and how to recognize signs and symptoms

We welcome attendees from around the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Northern Washington, and beyond!

Upcoming meetings:
Wed., Nov. 26th/08, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Wed., Dec. 17th/08, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Location:
These free meetings will be held at the McGill Branch of the Burnaby Public Library. In the "Meeting Room".
4595 Albert Street, Burnaby, BC
(1 block North of Hastings Street, near Willingdon)

Contact and information:
Please RSVP to Brenda Blackburn at: 604-309-0610, or brenda@brendablackburn.com.

Also, I have a new meetup.com website: www.meetup.com/DVT-Support-Group-of-the-Lower-Mainland/

Come and visit!

(Yeah... it's a mouthful!)