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Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC) (French: Dystrophie musculaire Canada) is a non-profit organization that strives to find a cure for neuromuscular disorders. Founded in 1954 as Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada, volunteers and staff nationwide have helped to provide support and resources to those affected. Since the founding year, over $64 million has been put towards research via collaborations, fundraising events, and donations.[1]

Muscular Dystrophy Canada provides various programs within five areas of service: Education, Information, Advocacy, Support and Equipment.

In 2000, Muscular Dystrophy Canada joined with the ALS Society of Canada and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research in the Neuromuscular Research Partnership (NRP).[2]

In 2011, there were over 38 chapters and two affiliates across Canada.[3]

History

Muscular Dystrophy Canada was founded in 1954 as the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada by Dr. David Green and Arthur Minden along with a number of parents whose children were affected by the disorder. The first President was Arthur Minden.[4] Today Arthur Minden's humanitarian work is remembered by the Arthur Minden Pre-Doctoral Award, set up through Muscular Dystrophy Canada.[5] Fire fighters are Muscular Dystrophy Canada's strongest partners and have been involved with the organization since its inception. Fire departments have continued to be Muscular Dystrophy Canada's strongest source of fund-raising support.[6]

Fundraising

Muscular Dystrophy Canada hosts many events and initiatives to raise funds. The funds raised help provide research and much needed services for people with neuromuscular disorders. Muscular Dystrophy Canada events also raise awareness about these disorders and get entire communities involved.[7] Some of these fundraising efforts are:

References

  1. ^ "Muscular Dystrophy Canada: About Us." Muscular Dystrophy Canada. <"Muscular Dystrophy Canada: About Us". Archived from the original on 2011-08-26. Retrieved 2011-06-21.>.
  2. ^ "Muscular Dystrophy Canada: Our History". Archived from the original on 2011-10-02. Retrieved 2011-06-21.
  3. ^ "Muscular Dystrophy Canada: Our History". Archived from the original on 2011-10-02. Retrieved 2011-06-21.
  4. ^ "Muscular Dystrophy Canada: Our History". Archived from the original on 2011-10-02. Retrieved 2011-06-21.
  5. ^ "New Scientific Director Transgenic and Gene Targeting Facility - Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry". Archived from the original on 2012-04-04. Retrieved 2011-11-14.
  6. ^ "Muscular Dystrophy Canada: Our History". Archived from the original on 2011-10-02. Retrieved 2011-06-21.
  7. ^ "Muscular Dystrophy Canada: Fundraising Events". Archived from the original on 2012-05-11. Retrieved 2012-01-26.
  8. ^ "Muscular Dystrophy Canada: Walk for Muscular Dystrophy". Archived from the original on 2012-05-11. Retrieved 2012-01-26.
  9. ^ "Muscular Dystrophy Canada: Fundraising Events". Archived from the original on 2012-05-11. Retrieved 2012-01-26.
  10. ^ http://www.muscle.ca/national/ways-to-give/fundraising-events/wheelchair-dare-challenge.html[permanent dead link]
  11. ^ "Muscular Dystrophy Canada: Buck for Luck". Archived from the original on 2012-08-04. Retrieved 2012-01-26.
  12. ^ "Muscular Dystrophy Canada: Hop for Muscular Dystrophy". Archived from the original on 2013-01-15. Retrieved 2012-01-26.

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