The Canadian Alopecia Areata Foundation Recognizes alopecia awareness month
There’s a theory that every time a butterfly flaps its wings, a chain reaction is set off, and
change occurs. Our goal is to inspire a movement. The more we share our stories, photos and
experiences, the more we can help inspire confidence and self-acceptance in others.
The butterfly is particularly important to us, as it represents transformation, beauty and freedom. Every butterfly is uniquely patterned, but the same in every other way. The CANAAF butterfly logo represents all who are affected by alopecia, who are beautiful and different, but also share many similarities.
Share your photos, stories and experiences on Instagram and Facebook with the hashtag
#CanaafButterflyEffect. Together we can create a Butterfly Effect!
canaaf canadian ARTISTS
collaborating for confidence
The Butterfly Effect began with Canadian artists and activists coming together to capture the confidence that is possible when you accept who you are and stop trying to hide your true self. As Sara Teskey put it, “That is the thing I love most about myself.”
Chelsea Gray
is a Canadian photographer who runs Wildcoast Love out of Tofino. She photographed Sara Teskey from a safe social distance in August through FaceTime. Her work has been published in Martha Stewart Weddings, InTouch, Wedding Bells, Green Wedding Shoes, Rock & Roll Bride, the Daily Mail UK and Buzzfeed.
Claudette Floyd
Born in Jamaica and raised in Montreal, Canada, designer Claudette Floyd is best known for her flair for cocktail dresses as well as her elegant evening gowns. Her designs have appeared in such prestigious publications as ELLE Quebec/Canada, Dress to Kill, FLARE, LOULOU and Clin d’Oeil, and were worn by Sara Teskey to bring awareness to Alopecia Awareness Month.
CANAAF's
Mission
This would not be possible without CANAAF. The Canadian Alopecia Areata Foundation supports those affected by alopecia areata, promotes awareness and education of this auto-immune disease and raises funds for research.
How do your donations help?
Increase awareness and acceptance of alopecia
Enhance support services in communities across Canada
Contribute to alopecia research and the Heads Up Fund
