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Help us break down barriers, so people in Canada’s neuromuscular community can access opportunities equal to their inner strength.
Fuel hope. Drive change.
We support over 27,000 people across the country who are affected by neuromuscular disorders (NMDs) — conditions that weaken muscles over time and make everyday tasks more difficult. They are often fatal.
The good news is that advances in treatment and care are improving quality of life and extending lives. But there’s still so much more to do1:
- On average in Canada, it takes five years and three healthcare professionals before receiving a confirmed neuromuscular disorder diagnosis
- 40% of our community members say they have difficulty finding the right doctors, specialists and clinics
- 78% say they can’t afford equipment, assistive devices, repairs, physiotherapy, rehabilitation or home/vehicle modifications without funding support
- 70% say they have difficulty accessing clinical trial and research opportunities
Through your support, you are helping to fund cutting-edge research and clinical trials; provide critical support services and equipment; and empower people with NMDs to shape policy and improve healthcare.
1. Statistics reflect survey responses from people affected by neuromuscular disorders who attended our 2024 Walk and Roll events.
Ways you can give
Your generous support brings us closer to a world where every family in Canada affected by a neuromuscular disorder has access to the care and support they not only need but deserve.
Choose the giving option that works best for you!
Make a one-time donation
Every dollar makes a difference! You can choose to dedicate your gift if there is someone special you’d like to honour or remember.
Donate monthly
Our MDC Changemakers program is an easy way to give on an ongoing basis.
Plan a gift for the future
Larger gifts
Large, one-time donations, multi-year pledges and donations of publicly traded securities are just a few ways you can have a significant impact at Muscular Dystrophy Canada. We would love to work with you to customize an approach that suits your needs.
“Muscular Dystrophy Canada has helped me since my teens. Without them, my parents couldn’t have afforded my wheelchair, scooter, or the things around the house that made each day easier.”
Stefanie Marinich-Lee, living with type 3 spinal muscular atrophy
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Do you want to play a more active role in supporting the neuromuscular community?
Participating in an upcoming fundraising event or planning one of your own will connect you with the neuromuscular community and make you part of a powerful movement!