Events

Our calendar of events keeps our supporters informed of virtual and in-person support group meetings, webinars, fundraisers, walk-a-thons and more! We are happy to list your meeting, walk-a-thon, fundraiser, etc. The possibilities are endless. If you can think of it, you can do it. We are here to help you make your specific event a success. Let us know what we can do for you, be it providing you with materials to disperse, targeting a specific demographic for a mailing, or notifying the NAAF community on your upcoming event.

Send your event details to us at [email protected] to be included on the calendar. If you know of other events that would be of direct interest to NAAF supporters, please let us know about them as well.

NOTE: The National Alopecia Areata Foundation’s Support Group and Telephone Support Contact information on this and any other NAAF page, is intended for people with alopecia areata and their loved ones to easily find services in their area. Contacting individuals on this list directly to engage in commercial activities of any kind is strictly prohibited.

Ohio, Virtual Support Meeting

Virtual Event

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | 7:00 PM, EDT

This support group is an ideal place to come and talk with others about living with alopecia areata. It is the place to gain knowledge from those who have had years of experience. With time comes the ability to deal and cope with your own hair loss or that of a loved one. We are very fortunate that so many are willing to bring to the meetings their wisdom and advice to share in a direct but compassionate manner that reflects understanding and concern. The support group experience has its rewards for all who attend.

Brewers vs Diamondbacks

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Friday, September 20, 2024 | 7:10 PM, CDT

Please RSVP by September 12th with your name, phone number, and number of people attending.  Also, looking for a child to throw out the first pitch.

8th Annual Bold Beautiful & Bald Beauty Bazaar – GA On My Mind Weekend Retreat

St Marys, Georgia

Saturday, September 21 – Sunday, September 22, 2024

The 8th annual beauty bazaar and fashion show debuts in historic St. Marys, Georgia, nestled in our weekend retreat!

Friday kicks off with an all-white photo shoot at TWO separate locations, transported by Townes Transportation. Lunch at the host hotel picnic area includes a mini-support group session, networking, sponsor and vendor introductions and a pool party!

Saturday’s beauty bazaar in the Sure Stay Plus by Best Western banquet room includes health, beauty, finance and fashion vendors to inform and entice you! Shop, but don’t drop as Alopecians from around the country showcase our fashion designer apparel in our ALL-BALD fashion showcase. Half-a-dozen States are represented in this awareness segment, and admission tickets are only $10 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm.

This philanthropic event raises funds for www.NAAF.org during the raffle and Silent Auction on Saturday. Sponsors receive radio commercials, social media video promotion, letter campaign, banner placement and MORE! THIS IS A FUN, FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT!

Oregon, Virtual Support Meeting

Virtual Event

Monday, September 23, 2024 | 7:00 PM, PDT

This support group is an ideal place to come and talk with others about living with alopecia areata. It is the place to gain knowledge from those who have had years of experience. With time comes the ability to deal and cope with your own hair loss or that of a loved one. We are very fortunate that so many are willing to bring to the meetings their wisdom and advice to share in a direct but compassionate manner that reflects understanding and concern. The support group experience has its rewards for all who attend.

Sterling Heights, MI In-Person Support Meeting

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | 7:00 PM, EDT

This support group is an ideal place to come and talk with others about living with alopecia areata. It is the place to gain knowledge from those who have had years of experience. With time comes the ability to deal and cope with your own hair loss or that of a loved one. We are very fortunate that so many are willing to bring to the meetings their wisdom and advice to share in a direct but compassionate manner that reflects understanding and concern. The support group experience has its rewards for all who attend.

Additional 2024 Date:  November 7

Mid-Michigan Virtual Support Meeting

Virtual Event

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | 7:00 PM, EDT

This support group is an ideal place to come and talk with others about living with alopecia areata. It is the place to gain knowledge from those who have had years of experience. With time comes the ability to deal and cope with your own hair loss or that of a loved one. We are very fortunate that so many are willing to bring to the meetings their wisdom and advice to share in a direct but compassionate manner that reflects understanding and concern. The support group experience has its rewards for all who attend.

Genetics and Alopecia Areata: What We Know

Virtual Event

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | 4:00 PM, PDT

Alopecia areata is believed to have a strong genetic basis. Over the past 20 years, significant advances in genetic research have led to new discoveries and important new therapies. Join Dr. Leslie Castelo-Soccio as she provides an overview of the key findings so far, summarizes the genetic methods used in these studies, and discusses why there isn’t a single genetic test for alopecia areata. She will also explore the challenges that future research still needs to address.

Maine, Virtual Support Meeting

Virtual Event

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | 6:30 PM, EDT

This support group is an ideal place to come and talk with others about living with alopecia areata. It is the place to gain knowledge from those who have had years of experience. With time comes the ability to deal and cope with your own hair loss or that of a loved one. We are very fortunate that so many are willing to bring to the meetings their wisdom and advice to share in a direct but compassionate manner that reflects understanding and concern. The support group experience has its rewards for all who attend.

San Francisco, CA Virtual Support Meeting

Virtual Event

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | 7:30 PM, PDT

This support group is an ideal place to come and talk with others about living with alopecia areata. It is the place to gain knowledge from those who have had years of experience. With time comes the ability to deal and cope with your own hair loss or that of a loved one. We are very fortunate that so many are willing to bring to the meetings their wisdom and advice to share in a direct but compassionate manner that reflects understanding and concern. The support group experience has its rewards for all who attend.