History
Muscular Dystrophy Canada was founded in 1954 as the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada by Dr. David Green and Arthur Minden along with a number of parents whose children were affected by the disorder. The first President was Arthur Minden. Today Arthur Minden's humanitarian work is remembered by the Arthur Minden Pre-Doctoral Award, set up through Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Fire fighters are Muscular Dystrophy Canada's strongest partners and have been involved with the organization since its inception. Fire departments have continued to be Muscular Dystrophy Canada's strongest source of fund-raising support.
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