Join us for the closing celebration of Canada’s first conference dedicated entirely to lipedema, a night to gather with the community and the experts who are changing what care looks like.
This evening marks the finale of Canada’s first conference devoted entirely to lipedema — three days of education, connection, and conversation, brought to a close in celebration. After years of being overlooked and misunderstood, lipedema is finally taking its place at the centre of the conversation.
It matters because progress is rarely loud. It is made by the clinicians who keep learning, the advocates who refuse to be quiet, and the patients who keep showing up for one another. The gala is our chance to honour all of them in one room, on one unforgettable night.
Come celebrate the milestone with us — a community that gathered, learned together, and is changing what care looks like for everyone who comes next.
A cocktail reception followed by a beautifully plated meal, served at your table among community and friends.
The first-ever presentation of the Lipedema Canada Luminary Awards, honouring those who light the way.
Open the dance floor with live entertainment from The Retro Rhythm Review and dance the night away.
Anyone can be nominated, and self-nominations are warmly welcomed. If someone — or something you have done yourself — has made a difference in the lipedema community, we want to hear about it.
The categories are inspired by Lipedema Canada’s mission: to educate, advocate, raise awareness, empower, support, collaborate, and innovate to improve the lives of Canadians with lipedema.Â
for the people who help others understand lipedema, in whatever way they do it and whoever they reach.
for the people who push for change, in big rooms or small ones, and refuse to let lipedema be dismissed.
for the people whose work could change the future of lipedema for everyone, whether through research, the writing of standards, or ideas big enough to shift the whole field.
for the people who make lipedema impossible to ignore, in whatever corner of the world they reach.
for someone whose contribution to the lipedema community has spanned years, or a lifetime.
for the people whose quiet, steady care holds the community together, often without recognition.
Tell us about someone who deserves to be celebrated — it takes just a few minutes. Nominate a clinician, an advocate, a friend, or yourself.
Wear what makes you feel your best — whether that is a gown, a suit, or your favourite outfit that simply makes you happy. Compression garments are welcome and so are comfortable shoes; you will want them for the dance floor. There is no wrong way to dress for this evening. Come as you are, dressed up, and ready to celebrate.
You do not need to be registered for the conference to join us. The gala is open to everyone — patients, families, clinicians, advocates, and friends of the community alike. If this night speaks to you, you belong here.
We are committed to making the evening welcoming and comfortable for every guest.
This evening — and the very first Lipedema Canada Luminary Awards — are made possible by the generous support of Bauerfeind. Their belief in this community has helped turn an idea into a night worth remembering.
We are especially grateful to Rosanna and Micheal and the entire team at Bauerfeind, whose partnership and warmth made all the difference. Thank you for helping us celebrate the people who light the way.
