| Record #: NIA1469 |
Last Modified: 09 Apr 2013 |
Last Full Update: 25 Sep 2012 |
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| Description & Services |
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| Areas Served | Ontario ; Nunavut |
| Description | Muscular Dystrophy Canada’s mission is to enhance the lives of those affected with neuromuscular disorders by continually working to provide ongoing support and resources while relentlessly searching for a cure through well funded research.
Muscular Dystrophy Canada provides programs and services within 5 key service pillars: Education, Support, Advocacy, Equipment and Information. |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
| Dates | All year |
| Eligibility | Diagnosis doctor must sign registration form of a neuromuscular disorder under Muscular Dystrophy Canada umbrella; open to Canadian citizens, landed immigrants, refugee claimants. |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Application | Registration form available on website www.muscle.ca
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| Fees | Membership - Annual fee for joining a local chapter ; Membership-Registration with Muscular Dystrophy Canada is free. |
| Events | Walk for Muscular Dystrophy, www.muscle.ca/walk; "Buck for Luck" and "Hop for Muscular Dystrophy" fund-raising campaigns, other national and local events |
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| Address & Map | |
| Located In Community | Toronto (City of) |
| Intersection | Yonge St and Eglinton Ave |
| Office Phone | Ontario and Nunavut Office 416-488-2699
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| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-687-2538 |
| Fax | Ontario Office 416-488-0107
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| E-Mail | infoontario@muscle.ca |
| Website | www.muscle.ca |
| Primary Contact | Karen Dunbar, Services Assistant, Ontario & Nunavut; Phone: (Business) 416-488-2699 ext 160 * 1-866-687-2538 ext 160; Email: karen.dunbar@muscle.ca |
| Primary Executive | Stacey Lintern, Director of Services, Ontario & Nunavut; Phone: 416-488-2699 ext 162 * 1-866-687-2538 ext 162 |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Other Details |
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| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1954 |
| Subjects |
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| Subjects | Assistive devices ; Muscular dystrophy |
| Broader Terms | Diseases ; Health ; Musculoskeletal diseases |
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