Muscular Dystrophy

• Disabled Twitter worker learns he’s fired as Elon Musk mocks him online

  A bizarre Twitter exchange went viral, culminating in Elon Musk questioning the man's disability, and the worker eventually learned that his employment had been terminated.

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  Mar 7, 2023
  
• Muscular Dystrophy Canada hopes to boost revenues through virtual event

  For the second time in a row, the Tenaquip Foundation Walk for Muscular Dystrophy will be virtual on June 19 to support Canadians impacted by neuromuscular disorders.

  Canada

  Apr 12, 2021
  
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• Walk for Muscular Dystrophy goes virtual to fight neuromuscular disorders: ‘It affects everything’

  This year’s Tenaquip Foundation Walk for Muscular Dystrophy is going virtual on Sept. 12 to support Canadians impacted by neuromuscular disorders.

  Aug 7, 2020
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• Edmonton firefighter unofficially breaks world record in ice coffin during muscular dystrophy campout

  An Edmonton firefighter had an especially freezing start to his Wednesday, when he spent over two hours in an "ice coffin", unofficially breaking the world record.

  Canada

  Feb 12, 2020
• Jesse Davidson passed away 10 years ago, but the legacy he helped build lives on

  The organization that bears his name is now a leader in funding research for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).

  Canada

  Nov 6, 2019
• UBC student uses engineering skills — and YouTube videos — to invent special wheelchair for brother

  A UBC student has used his engineering skills to create a device to help his older brother make his way in the world.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2019
• Fredericton Fire hosts fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy Canada

  A Fredericton firefighter will spend three days and two nights elevated above the city for the firefighter’s annual ladder sit.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2019
• Barrie firefighters raise money for muscular dystrophy

  Since the firefighters' association began the campaign in 1970, Barrie has helped raise over $2.6 million for charitable organizations.

  Canada

  May 30, 2019
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• Edmonton firefighters feel the chill during rooftop campout for muscular dystrophy

  Edmonton firefighters are participating in the annual Rooftop Campout this week to raise money and awareness for muscular dystrophy.

  Canada

  Feb 20, 2019
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• ‘It would mean freedom’: Sask. family fundraising for wheelchair-accessible van

  The van will have enough room to fit the family of seven and include a lift with room to fit three wheelchairs.

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2018