Through your generous donation, Wounds Canada Charity will help bring prevention and awareness of wounds to the forefront of care. Wounds Canada Charity is committed to transforming evidence into patient knowledge and empowerment.
Quick Facts
- the prevalence of wounds (any type of skin breakdown) is a serious and growing problem, costing Canadians $3.9 billion annually
- wounds that become complicated can lead to significant pain, ill health, disability, loss of employment and even loss of life
- a complicated wound affects patients and their families who are often left with limited resources to reduce suffering and improve healing
- 1 in 4 patients in acute and long-term care develop pressure ulcers (bedsores), a type of wound that is usually preventable with proper care
Wounds Canada Charity's registered charitable number is: 78821-8519-RR0001