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Help Heather raise money

For participating in Blue Nose Marathon

My Story…

If you know me well you would know that I am not a runner, and I generally feel more at home in the water than on land. That is why this 5K is an ambitious goal for me and I am excited to take on the challenge! I am running with some of my other co-workers on the AGADA Biosciences team. Helping to improve the quality of life for Muscular Dystrophy patients is something we work towards every day and my goal is to contribute further by raising $250 for Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Please donate to sponsor my run and support me in this goal, any little bit helps! Even if you are unable to donate, I invite you to come cheer for me and the other participants on race day. Thank you for considering a donation to Muscular Dystrophy Canada.

Description

More than 50,000 Canadians are affected by one of the over 160 types of neuromuscular disorders. For 64 years, Muscular Dystrophy Canada has been the leading charity helping improve the quality of life for individuals living with neuromuscular disorders, their families, caregivers and communities. We have been funding research and looking for new therapies and treatments which have helped Canadians affected live longer, more enriched lives. Although there is presently no cure for neuromuscular disorders, there are some medications and treatments that help manage some conditions and slow the progressive deterioration in muscle strength. For some individuals, these disorders are fatal.


Muscular Dystrophy Canada offers a wide range of programs and services that include: funding equipment to improve daily life, providing emotional support, information, education and advocacy. An important part of fulfilling Muscular Dystrophy Canada’s mission is alleviating financial pressures for Canadians living with neuromuscular disorders and enabling them to lead more independent lives.

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Feb 05 Leora Sherwood You can do it! $50.00