Date (Toronto, ON) – Unsung hero, thirty-one year old Franco Mazzella suffers constant pain caused by Myoclonus Dystonia, a rare form of dystonia, a debilitating neurological disorder that h
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May 21, 2014
Oakville Beaver - Jon Kuiperij - Even when he was at a competitive disadvantage, Spencer Clough always held his own against other snowboarders. Now that he’s exclusively racing against fellow adaptive athletes, the 17-year-old St. Thomas Aquinas high school student is quickly realizing the sport might provide him with much more than an occasional medal. It may even take him to the Paralympics. More
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For anyone who has thought about donating to a charity but hasn't yet found the time or will to do so, this might be the year to finally commit.
Read more... September 19, 2013
A CityNews report about a teen who had brain surgery to treat a neurological disorder is being honoured by the Canadian Medical Association (CMA).
Reporter Avery Haines and editor Shayla Scott received a special mention for the CMA’s Media Awards for Health for an August 2012 story on Mathew Sheppard, a 13-year-old with myoclonus-dystonia. More
Read more... September 19, 2013
(CNN) -- Lori Raines and her mother were hunting for deals at post-Christmas sales in 2009 when Raines' left leg involuntarily turned inward and an excruciating pain shot through it.
Read more... May 31, 2013
CALL TO ACTION! Address the funding cuts to Centre for Movement Disorders in Markham, Ontario, by participating in our letter-writing campaign to the government, calling for a Movement Disorder Strategy in Ontario.
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May 27, 2013
Dr. Guttman, Director of the Centre for Movement Disorders (CFMD) in Markham, Ontario, recently announced the CFMD will be closing effective August 31st, 2013, as a result of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s (MOHLTC) decision to cut support for the multi-disciplinary team that provides on-going services to this clinic. MORE
Read more... May 8, 2013
(TORONTO, ON) -- Snowboard cross gold medalist and Paralympian hopeful Spencer Clough, has been named Youth Ambassador for the 2013 Chuck’s 5 km Run/Walk taking place on June 2, 2013 and supporting research through the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Canada (DMRFC).
Read more... April 11, 2013
Michelle Gamage, 24 hours Vancouver -When the Order of Canada organizers called to ask if he would accept the Governor General’s 2013 Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award, Andrew Dawes thought they had him confused with another person.But there was no mistake. Despite developing focal dystonia, also known as writer’s cramp, in 2006 – which quickly ended his 59 years of performing – the renowned violinist’s years of teaching and 3,000 performances were enough to win him the award.
Read more... March 7, 2013
Parliament of Canada - March is Brain Awareness Month. To kick-off the Month, Kirsty Duncan, MP, read the following statement read in the House on Mar. 1, 2013:
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