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The leading national not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to supporting Canadians living with lipedema.
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June is Lipedema Awareness Month, and it's gonna be lit!
June 11th is Global Lipedema Awareness Day, and this year, Canada is glowing.
Lipedema affects far more people than most realize, and for years that meant too many Canadians waiting to be diagnosed, treated, and believed. But the tide is turning, and you can see it from coast to coast.
Last year, three venues lit up purple for lipedema. This year, more than 85 are shining from June 11th to 13th, and the list keeps growing. That is what momentum looks like.
So gather your people. Grab your camera. Pull on your awareness shirt. Then go watch your city light up purple and feel what it means to be seen.
June is Lipedema Awareness Month, and it has never felt brighter.
None of this happens without the incredible volunteers at Lipedema Canada. See you under the purple lights.
Dedicated to Lipedema
Lightly Known,
but Heavily Felt
Lipedema is a chronic and painful fat distribution disorder that affects an estimated 1 in 9 women (assigned female at birth).
Lipedema is characterized by a symmetrical and disproportionate accumulation of fatty tissue in the legs, hips, and arms, often accompanied by pain, heightened sensitivity to touch, mobility challenges, difficulty losing weight, and reduced quality of life.
Although it presents with distinct symptoms, lipedema is frequently misunderstood or misdiagnosed.
While there is no cure, various treatments can help alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
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Take Action
Discover the powerful impact you can make. Join our current open initiatives that are eager for your input and action. Take a moment to explore and share your voice with us now. Together, we are poised to create lasting change for lipedema in Canada. Your voice and experiences are vital to our surveys, petitions, and actions.
Sign the petition
Your signature can change everything for millions of Canadians living with lipedema.
A federal petition is calling on Ottawa to recognize lipedema as a disease, build healthcare education resources, and fund long-overdue research. Whether you have lipedema, love someone who does, or simply believe people deserve answers — now is the time to act.
Find the resources you need
Regardless of your stage in the lipedema journey, whether newly diagnosed or a seasoned patient, we provide sample letters, comprehensive guides, and an extensive library of resources tailored to meet your needs. Managing lipedema can be challenging, and we are here to help.
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Our Partners and Sponsors
Lipedema Canada is proud to be a member organization with our global colleagues through the LWA.
Lipedema Canada has partnered with Lymphedema Association of Ontario. Lipedema and lymphedema are separate health conditions but are frequently confused with each other and can co-exist in patients. Our new connection means members of both communities have better access to resources and information, no matter where they first found support.
Lipedema Manitoba Association is the provincial association supporting people with lipedema in Manitoba.
Lipedema Atlantic Association brings together the Atlantic provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador) to support the lipedema community.
Lipedema Ontario is the provincial association supporting people with lipedema in Ontario.