Every year, individuals and groups across the country raise money to support Muscular Dystrophy Canada in their own way by hosting their own special events, including everything from bake sales to bike rides, golf tournaments, dances, auctions, and head-shaving challenges. Each year our community has fun while giving back in all sorts of ways!
Community members like Francois Bernier, who in the summer of 2024 rolled from Montreal to New York City in his wheelchair! Over the course of 10 days, Francois travelled more than 600km by wheelchair, raising more than $20,000 for the neuromuscular community. Through this unique and bold challenge, Francois was able to break down barriers for all Canadians affected by a neuromuscular disorder.
Making a difference can be as simple as riding a bike! In 2014, Jordan Freedman and Hartley Ruch created a cycling event called “Journey for Janice” in honour of Jordan’s mother, Janice Freedman who passed away in 2012, from complications related to polymyositis. For the last nine years, Journey for Janice has grown, raising over $200,000 and hosting close to 90 riders in recent years. Jordan and Hartley have stepped up, year over year, to support the neuromuscular community in ways that matter most to them!
Are you feeling inspired? There’s no time like the present to get fundraising. Hosting your own fundraiser can be a fun and meaningful way to give back to the neuromuscular community. With careful planning, you can help make a real difference in the lives of people with neuromuscular disorders. With commitment and dedication, it is easy to make a difference. For more information, or to get support with your fundraiser, contact Jennifer Williams at JenniferWilliams@muscle.ca.
