Muscular Dystrophy Canada
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Edmonton firefighters camp out in the cold for Muscular Dystrophy CanadaSix firefighters with Edmonton Fire Rescue Services are camping out on the rooftop of Station 2, in an effort to make a difference for families affected by muscular dystrophy.HealthFeb 27, 2024
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Manitoba laboratory expands newborn screening programThe Cadham Provincial Laboratory is expanding its newborn screening process to include spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).HealthJun 9, 2022
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Alberta newborns will be screened for spinal muscular atrophy: ‘Every day counts’The Love for Lewiston Foundation and the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation funded the launch of a spinal muscular atrophy newborn screening study in 2019, led by Dr. Jean Mah.CanadaJul 21, 2021
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Charities, organizations think ‘outside the box’ for fundraising during COVID-19The COVID-19 pandemic changed fundraising methods for charities and organizations after public health measures limited, or forced the cancellation of established fundraisers.CanadaJun 16, 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 campoutAn 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.CanadaFeb 12, 2020
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Barrie firefighters raise money for muscular dystrophySince the firefighters' association began the campaign in 1970, Barrie has helped raise over $2.6 million for charitable organizations.CanadaMay 30, 2019
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Edmonton firefighters feel the chill during rooftop campout for muscular dystrophyEdmonton firefighters are participating in the annual Rooftop Campout this week to raise money and awareness for muscular dystrophy.CanadaFeb 20, 2019
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Cole Harbour firefighters raise $25K for Muscular Dystrophy CanadaThe main draw was a volunteer firefighter staying about 50 hours atop an aerial fire truck's ladder.CanadaJun 24, 2018
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Quebec firefighters, emergency workers climb skyscraper to raise money for muscular dystrophyEmergency workers from all across Quebec came together to raise money to fight muscular dystrophy.HealthMay 20, 2018
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