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Muscular Dystrophy Canada

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MDC's mission is to help people with neuromuscular disorders live life on their own terms.
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Pamela Musgrave, Muscular Dystrophy Canada’s Director of Stakeholder Engagement and Community Growth, has worked alongside Fire Fighters for years, and in this quick Q&A, she shares her most memorable moments. On behalf of the neuromuscular community, thank you for helping us

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In honour of International Fire Fighters’ Day, Sean shares his most memorable #FillTheBoot moment and advice for new recruits. Thank you, Sean, and thank you to every Fire Fighter supporting Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Because of your dedication, together we’re breaking down

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Jennifer Williams, VP of Philanthropy at Muscular Dystrophy Canada, shares her biggest lessons from working with Fire Fighters. Thank you Fire Fighters from coast-to-coast-to-coast, for helping us #FillTheBoot and break down barriers for Canadians living with

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Aden Moore is our Walk & Roll Ambassador for Summerside, PE. “My favourite thing is seeing everyone come out, whether they have a muscular disorder or not. People showing their support always means a lot.” To learn more about Aden or to register for a Walk & Roll event, visit:

Aden Moore is our Walk & Roll Ambassador for Summerside, PE.
“My favourite thing is seeing everyone come out, whether they have a muscular disorder or not. People showing their support always means a lot.”

To learn more about Aden or to register for a Walk & Roll event, visit:
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That’s a wrap on the 70th Anniversary National Fire Fighter challenge! Help us select the People’s Choice award winner by voting for your favourite Fire Fighter fundraiser today! The polls will be open until May 12, so vote today: surveymonkey.com/r/WNGGNSG Thank you so much to

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We asked Canadians living with #FriedreichAtaxia (FA) to share their experiences - from the earliest symptoms to diagnosis and life today. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated. Now, we’re sharing what we learned. Join us as we share the results of our Friedreich

We asked Canadians living with #FriedreichAtaxia (FA) to share their experiences - from the earliest symptoms to diagnosis and life today. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated.

Now, we’re sharing what we learned. Join us as we share the results of our Friedreich
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Together with their four stations, Rideau Lakes Fire & Rescue joined Muscular Dystrophy Canada during our 70th Year anniversary, raising a grand total of $6,551. We are so grateful for your unwavering support towards the Neuromuscular Community, and the time and effort you put

Together with their four stations, Rideau Lakes Fire & Rescue joined Muscular Dystrophy Canada during our 70th Year anniversary, raising a grand total of $6,551.

We are so grateful for your unwavering support towards the Neuromuscular Community, and the time and effort you put
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Brandon Fire and Emergency Services recently hosted their annual Rooftop Campout, raising an incredible $18,500 for Canadians affected by neuromuscular disorders! This brings their total fundraising to an amazing $196,600 over 44 years of dedicated support. Every dollar raised

Brandon Fire and Emergency Services recently hosted their annual Rooftop Campout, raising an incredible $18,500 for Canadians affected by neuromuscular disorders!

This brings their total fundraising to an amazing $196,600 over 44 years of dedicated support.

Every dollar raised
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Only 2 weeks left to apply for the Student Bursary! Applications will be accepted until May 30. Every student affected by a neuromuscular disorder deserves the chance to chase their dreams of higher education without financial barriers holding them back. We’re awarding bursaries

Only 2 weeks left to apply for the Student Bursary! Applications will be accepted until May 30.

Every student affected by a neuromuscular disorder deserves the chance to chase their dreams of higher education without financial barriers holding them back. We’re awarding bursaries
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FrĂ©dĂ©ric McNamara is our Walk & Roll Ambassador for Montreal, QC. “My favourite thing about the Walk & Roll is that we are raising awareness and money for neuromuscular research.” To learn more about FrĂ©dĂ©ric and register for a Walk & Roll event, visit: muscle.akaraisin.com/ui/WalkRollMDC


Frédéric McNamara is our Walk & Roll Ambassador for Montreal, QC.

“My favourite thing about the Walk & Roll is that we are raising awareness and money for neuromuscular research.” 

To learn more about Frédéric and register for a Walk & Roll event, visit: muscle.akaraisin.com/ui/WalkRollMDC

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This weekend, Fire Fighters are hosting boot drives to raise critical funds and awareness for Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Come, #FillTheBoot in your area, and help our Fire Fighter partners break down barriers for Canadians affected by #NeuromuscularDisorders. Every dollar raised

This weekend, Fire Fighters are hosting boot drives to raise critical funds and awareness for Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Come, #FillTheBoot in your area, and help our Fire Fighter partners break down barriers for Canadians affected by #NeuromuscularDisorders.

Every dollar raised
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Today is Friedreich Ataxia (FA) Awareness Day. This year brought a huge moment for the FA community as SKYCLARYS became the first-ever treatment approved in Canada - a milestone worth celebrating. But approval doesn’t equal access. Before Canadians can access it, the treatment

Today is Friedreich Ataxia (FA) Awareness Day. This year brought a huge moment for the FA community as SKYCLARYS became the first-ever treatment approved in Canada - a milestone worth celebrating.

But approval doesn’t equal access. Before Canadians can access it, the treatment
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This #FriedreichAtaxia Awareness Day, we’re proud to share the results of our Friedreich Ataxia (FA) journey mapping project - capturing real stories from Canadians living with FA, from first symptoms to daily life today : youtu.be/hxhJmAIUL-0

This #FriedreichAtaxia Awareness Day, we’re proud to share the results of our Friedreich Ataxia (FA) journey mapping project - capturing real stories from Canadians living with FA, from first symptoms to daily life today : youtu.be/hxhJmAIUL-0
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May is Myositis Awareness Month. We’re taking this time to talk about how misunderstood this group of rare muscle diseases can be. Symptoms are often vague, inconsistent, or mistaken for something else. That confusion can delay diagnosis and access to care. But behind the

May is Myositis Awareness Month. We’re taking this time to talk about how misunderstood this group of rare muscle diseases can be.

Symptoms are often vague, inconsistent, or mistaken for something else. That confusion can delay diagnosis and access to care. But behind the
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“People should support the efforts of Muscular Dystrophy Canada because they help fund expensive equipment needed to improve quality of life and independence.” Marcus Griffiths is our Walk & Roll Ambassador for Fredericton, NB. To learn more about Marcus or to register for a

“People should support the efforts of Muscular Dystrophy Canada because they help fund expensive equipment needed to improve quality of life and independence.”

Marcus Griffiths is our Walk & Roll Ambassador for Fredericton, NB.
To learn more about Marcus or to register for a
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“My favourite thing about the Walk & Roll for MDC is the gathering of people who have the same difficulties as me. It’s a beautiful party and a beautiful day.” Philip Kemp is our Walk & Roll Ambassador for Quebec City, QC. To learn more about Philip or to register for a Walk &

“My favourite thing about the Walk & Roll for MDC is the gathering of people who have the same difficulties as me. It’s a beautiful party and a beautiful day.”

Philip Kemp is our Walk & Roll Ambassador for Quebec City, QC.  To learn more about Philip or to register for a Walk &
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This weekend, Fire Fighters are hosting boot drives to raise critical funds and awareness for Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Come, #FillTheBoot in your area, and help our Fire Fighter partners break down barriers for Canadians affected by #NeuromuscularDisorders. Every dollar raised

This weekend, Fire Fighters are hosting boot drives to raise critical funds and awareness for Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Come, #FillTheBoot in your area, and help our Fire Fighter partners break down barriers for Canadians affected by #NeuromuscularDisorders.

Every dollar raised
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“Come out and join us in helping break down barriers. It starts with you! You have the power to make a difference.” Daniela Machado is our Walk & Roll Ambassador for York, ON. To learn more about Daniela and register for a Walk & Roll event visit: muscle.akaraisin.com/ui/WalkRollMDC


“Come out and join us in helping break down barriers. It starts with you! You have the power to make a difference.”
Daniela Machado is our Walk & Roll Ambassador for York, ON.

To learn more about Daniela and register for a Walk & Roll event visit: muscle.akaraisin.com/ui/WalkRollMDC