Connect Internationally
Iron Disorders Institute (IDI) is part of an International Alliance of patient support and advocacy organizations promoting hemochromatosis (also spelled: haemochromatosis). At the International BioIron Society (IBIS) Meeting in Vancouver, CA May 2011, The Canadian Hemochromatosis Society (CHS) was selected to take the lead on this effort. CHS invited IDI to participate in the structuring process. IDI's Executive Director (ED) Cheryl Garrison recommended that Bob Rogers, ED of CHS be the acting President of the International Alliance until formal nominations and voting can take place. During the period of development for the International Alliance CHS and IDI (and any other willing to participate) will draft by-laws, a mission and vision statement, logo and branding to be adopted by the IA's members at the next IBIS meeting in London. For a list of current IA members and the countries that they represent, visit: http://www.hemochromatosis.co.uk/