The ILC Foundation, Oakville, ON

To inspire hope and contribute to the health and well-being of children and families living with chronic pain diseases by providing a care model of health promotion and knowledge sharing partnerships through a family centered, awareness and education peer network and program. The outcome of these efforts will dramatically improve the situation of many children and families who suffer tremendously due to complex pain problems. Chronic pain diseases include, but are not limited to, Arthritis, Chiari Malformation, Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), Crohns and Colitis, Disautonomia, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Marfan Syndrome and other connective tissue disorders, Fibromyalgia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), Syringomyelia and Tethered Cord.