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The 2024 Walk & Roll for Muscular Dystrophy Canada was a huge success thanks to you!

The Walk & Roll for Muscular Dystrophy Canada 2024 season is officially over, and it was a huge success, raising more than $1,089,000! Through 30 in-person events, we hosted more than 2,200 registered participants who joined us for fun-filled days, that helped break down the barriers faced by our neuromuscular community.

These special community events would not have been possible without the support of dedicated volunteers. We are so grateful to the 225 dedicated volunteers from across the country who donated their talent, skills and time totalling 1,000 volunteer hours to help make these amazing events the best they could be. Their hard work and enthusiasm helped create amazing events, and we are deeply thankful for their unwavering support and commitment to making a difference. Thank you!

This year, through a new initiative, we were thrilled to also support many individuals, groups, and schools with hosting their own Walk & Roll events in their local communities. These dedicated community members turned their commitment to breaking down barriers for the neuromuscular community into positive change by organizing, promoting and hosting their own Walk & Roll events. Thank you for your dedication and great work!

Thank you to all participants, donors, sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who participated, fundraised or attended a Walk & Roll for Muscular Dystrophy Canada event this year. Because of your hard work and dedication, Canadians affected by a neuromuscular disorder can continue to count on Muscular Dystrophy Canada for supportive programs and services, while we continue to fund ground-breaking research and champion advocacy efforts on their behalf. Thank you for making a difference and we hope to see you all again at next year’s Walk & Roll!

For more information on the Walk & Roll for Muscular Dystrophy Canada, visit walkrollmdc.ca.

New locations added to 2024 Walk and Roll for Muscular Dystrophy Canada

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Toronto, Ontario – Spirits are high as Canadians from coast to coast to coast get ready to walk and roll starting May 11 to raise funds and break down barriers in support of their friends, families and neighbours affected by neuromuscular disorders (NMDs).

The Walk and Roll for Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC) takes place in more than 30 communities across the country from May to October to raise critical funds to break down barriers for the neuromuscular disorder community, and ultimately find cures. Due to interest, events in Burnaby and Surrey, BC have been combined into one bigger celebration and new events have been added in Grande Prairie, AB and Sherbrooke, QC.

The goal is to raise $1.3 million.

“The Walk and Roll for MDC is a critical fundraising event. The funds raised by participants are invested in ground-breaking research, ensuring Canada is prepared to provide access to new life-changing treatments, while also filling the immediate need for treatment and care options,” said Stacey Lintern, CEO, Muscular Dystrophy Canada.

Dr Jodi Warman Chardon, Clinical Scientist in the Department of Medicine at the Ottawa Hospital added, “For many disorders, there isn’t a treatment yet, but MDC-funded research gives people true hope. We’ve made incredible discoveries in the last few years, and they’re just going to accelerate.”

Lintern continued, “Walk and Roll for MDC fundraising ensures that when someone needs vital equipment to help live their best life – or even save their life – they won’t have to struggle. Every dollar raised helps MDC deliver a variety of services for all Canadians while also raising the neuromuscular community’s voice and improving access to key decision-makers who can address gaps in the healthcare system.”

But Walk & Roll for MDC is more than a fundraiser. It is a fully accessible community event that is fun for families, friends, businesses and colleagues. It’s a chance for individuals and families to break down barriers together, connect with others who have similar experiences and share their learnings and words of support. It’s a chance for Fire Fighters to connect with the families they help all year long and for members of the research community to hear about individuals who have accessed treatment or therapies.

When you register or donate to the Walk and Roll for MDC, you are breaking down barriers for thousands of Canadians right now – while also giving hope to future generations. For more information on locations, to donate or register visit, WalkRollMDC.ca.

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ABOUT MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY CANADA

Muscular Dystrophy Canada’s mission is to enhance the lives of those affected by neuromuscular disorders by continually working to provide ongoing support and resources while relentlessly searching for cures through well-funded research. To learn more about Muscular Dystrophy Canada, visit muscle.ca or call 1-800-567-2873.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Heather Rice
Director, Marketing & Communications
Heather.Rice@muscle.ca
902-440-3714

The Tenaquip Foundation Walk for Muscular Dystrophy raising funds, hope and unity in new ways

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2020

Toronto, Ontario – Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC) is bringing the neuromuscular community together like it never has before. On September 12, 2020 at 2 p.m. EST, thousands of Canadians across the country will come together, virtually, to participate in The Tenaquip Foundation Walk for Muscular Dystrophy (Walk4MD).

“This is the first time MDC has hosted a virtual fundraising event, and we are excited to have The Tenaquip Foundation as our title sponsor. They are amazing supporters of the neuromuscular community in Canada, and this year they have extended their commitment by joining the Walk4MD family,” says Stacey Lintern, Interim CEO, Muscular Dystrophy Canada.

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