A trailblazing Toronto family and their courageous brother are honoured by the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Canada. To honour a courageous individual and his trailblazing Toronto family, the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Canada (DMRF Canada) announced today its 2012 Freedom to Move 5 km Run/Walk will be called “Chuck’s Run” in memory of Chuck Saundercook who died from Dystonia-related complications in 1978 at the age of 17.
Leaders in founding and fostering the Dystonia research cause in Toronto, the Saundercook family’s commitment to their brother Chuck and his legacy is an inspiring story of tenacity and bravery.
“Not only have the Saundercooks’ raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for research but their efforts have improved the lives of thousands of Torontonians who suffer from this life-altering movement disorder,” said Diane Gillespie, Executive Director, DMRF Canada. “Their outstanding commitment – which spans more than 30 years – is a testament to the power we all have to make a difference. “ Full Release