Breaking Barriers, Building Hope.
Unlocking potential and possibilities with
and for people with neuromuscular
disorders (NMDs) in Canada.
Breaking Barriers, Building Hope.
Unlocking potential and possibilities with and for people with neuromuscular disorders (NMDs) in Canada.
What are NMDs?
Neuromuscular disorders (NMDs), including muscular dystrophy, affect how our muscles work.
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GET INVOLVED
Help us break down barriers!
Through actions big and small, there are so many ways to show your support.
Fire Fighters,
start here!
We’re grateful for the 600+ fire departments and associations who stand by the NMD community.
Walk and Roll for Muscular Dystrophy Canada
Our fully accessible signature event has something for everyone.
Upcoming events
An at-a-glance look at what’s happening across the NMD community and online.
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Show your creativity by hosting your own event or initiative in support of Muscular Dystrophy Canada.
In the spotlight
Powered by Volunteers. Breaking Down Barriers into 2026
As we close out 2025, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the more than 600 volunteers who helped make this year such a success. Your generosity, passion, and commitment have strengthened the neuromuscular community across Canada. We are truly grateful for all you do. Let’s make 2026 the Year You Get Involved. The new year brings exciting opportunities to connect, contribute, and bring hope for people living with neuromuscular disorders. Whether you’re looking to grow, give back, or be part of something
Celebrating a Year of Impact – Thank You for Being Part of Our Community
As we look back on the year, we are deeply grateful for our incredible community. Thanks to our donors, supporters, partners, sponsors, and volunteers, Muscular Dystrophy Canada continued to provide vital programs, equipment, research funding, and meaningful connection for people affected by neuromuscular disorders. Your generosity, time, and partnership made a real
Rest. Relaxation. Connection. Breaking Down Barriers Together.
Thanks to generous supporters like you, Muscular Dystrophy Canada is proud to have hosted 6 retreats in 2025. From Caregiver Retreats to Family Retreats, there was something for everyone to enjoy. These retreats help break down some of the biggest barriers faced by families affected by a neuromuscular disorder—including isolation, lack of information, limited
Moving NMD research & discovery forward
We invested nearly $1 million in neuromuscular research last year, thanks to our community of supporters.
Breaking Down Barriers — Together, and With Purpose
Message from Stacey Lintern, CEO, Muscular Dystrophy Canada This past year has been a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we work together with determination, compassion, and a shared vision. Our 2024–2025 Annual Report highlights remarkable progress across research, advocacy, programs, and community partnerships – progress made possible because of you. Across the country,
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People in the neuromuscular community are experts in the disease and help inform our work.
Research questions?
Get answers here.
Our research hotline will help you decode the details about new discoveries, clinical trials, emerging treatments, and more.
Research questions?
Get answers here.
Our research hotline will help you decode the details about new discoveries, clinical trials, emerging treatments, and more.
