Sponsorships

EDS Canada is a national health charity dedicated to improving the lives of individuals living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD+). Through wellness support, education, resources, and research, we address critical gaps in care while working toward better outcomes — and ultimately, cures.

Why Sponsorship Matters

People living with EDS/HSD+ often face delayed diagnosis, limited access to knowledgeable providers, and inadequate support. Your sponsorship helps deliver immediate care today while building better healthcare systems for tomorrow.

Wellness Support Sessions

• 200 sessions delivered monthly
• Individual and group wellness support
• Reduces isolation and improves daily functioning
• Sponsorship Impact: Expands access to ongoing, consistent support

Healthcare & Patient Education

• CME-accredited Canadian EDS education conference
• Occupational Therapy Master’s coop student placements
• Medical conference outreach & exhibit booths
  Sponsorship Impact: Improves knowledge, earlier diagnosis, and quality of care

National Resource Program

• Trusted, evidence-informed resources
• Supports individuals, families, and healthcare providers
• Sponsorship Impact: Ensures accurate information reaches those who need it most

Research Toward Treatments & Cures

• Supports emerging EDS/HSD+ research initiatives
• Sponsorship Impact: Advances understanding, treatments, and hope for the future

Sponsorship Levels

Sponsorship levels are designed to reflect meaningful impact rather than hierarchy. Contributions may be directed to a specific program or applied where the need is greatest.

Program Champion

Foundations • Corporate partners • Major donors • Family foundations

Transformational support with national impact

• Enables full delivery or expansion of a core program
• Recognition as a lead program supporter
• Impact reporting and storytelling opportunities

What this level can fund:

• Full or near-full annual delivery of a core program, such as:
  • A significant portion of Wellness Support Sessions (e.g., several months of 200 sessions/month)
  • Major underwriting of the CME-accredited education conference
  • Lead support for national resource development
  • Seed or targeted funding for EDS/HSD+ research initiatives

$25,000 – $75,000+ annually

Program Partner

Mid-sized foundations • Professional associations • Businesses • Donor-advised funds

Strengthening access, education, and resources

• Supports a key component of a program
• Recognition across program materials and communications
• Meaningful engagement and outcome updates

What this level can fund:

• A defined program component, such as:
  • Multiple weeks of Wellness Support Sessions
  • Student placement support within the OT program
  • Medical conference exhibit participation
  • Expansion or updating of key resource materials

$10,000 – $24,999 annually