Muscular Dystrophy Canada

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 nation-wide 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.

Muscular Dystrophy Canada joined with the ALS Society of Canada and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research in the Neuromuscular Research Partnership (NRP).^{[when?][citation needed]}

Currently, there are 38 chapters and two affiliates across Canada.^[2]

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.^[3]Today Arthur Minden's humanitarian work is remembered by the Arthur Minden Pre-Doctoral Award, set up through MDAC.^[4]

References

1. ^ "Muscular Dystrophy Canada: About Us." Muscular Dystrophy Canada. <http://www.muscle.ca/national/about-us.html>.
2. ^ http://www.muscle.ca/national/about-us/our-history.html
3. ^ http://www.muscle.ca/national/about-us/our-history.html
4. ^ http://www.schulich.uwo.ca/schulichhome/articles/2009/01/20/new-scientific-director-transgenic-and-gene-targeting-facility

External links

• Muscular Dystrophy Canada