The DMRF Canada is pleased to announce our support of the 2018 Banting Research Foundation Discovery Award. We are thrilled to announce, in partnership with The Banting Research Foundation, DMRF Canada is proud to support Nomazulu Dlamini, MD PhD. Neurology, from the Hospital for Sick Children.
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June 15, 2018
Our thanks to those of you who have participated in the various run, walk and wheel events that have taken place this Spring.
For updates the on the various events see below:
Scotiabank Walk - April 2018
Chuck's Run, Walk and Wheel for Dystonia - June 2018
Hamilton Freedom to Move - June 2018
Sudbury Freedom to Move - June 2018
Vancouver Scotiabank Walk - June 2018
Read more... May 16, 2018
National AccessAbility Week 2019 runs from May 26 – June 1, 2019.
This Week celebrates the contributions of people with disabilities and impairments, their communities and workplaces.
Read more... April 25, 2018
DMRF Canada is thrilled to announce a FREE Two Day Dystonia Symposium taking place in Calgary in September 2018. Special guests and speakers include: Patient Advocate Tom Seaman, Movement Disorder Specialists Dr. Martino, Dr. Suchowersky and Dr. Kiss - plus sessions on meditation, adjunctive therapy, pain management sessions, and much more!
Space is Limited! Click here to learn more and to register.
With Sincere Thanks to our Generous Sponsors:
Read more... April 17, 2018
We're thrilled to announce that Casey Kidson, Founder of Dyfying Dystonia, has been recognized as the 2017 recipient of the Change-Maker Award by Neurological Health Charities Canada (NHCC); a coalition of organizations that represent people with brain diseases, disorders and injuries in Canada. The NHCC Change-Maker Award, first launched in 2011, aims to recognize outstanding contributions and leadership in inclusion, innovation and integration for the benefit of Canadians living with brain conditions.
Read more... April 16, 2018
We're thrilled to announce that Casey Kidson, Founder of Dyfying Dystonia, has been recognized as the 2017 recipient of the Change-Maker Award by Neurological Health Charities Canada (NHCC); a coalition of organizations that represent people with brain diseases, disorders and injuries in Canada. The NHCC Change-Maker Award, first launched in 2011, aims to recognize outstanding contributions and leadership in inclusion, innovation and integration for the benefit of Canadians living with brain conditions.
Read more... April 16, 2018
The Jewish Family Service Calgary is honouring long time DMRF Canada Board Member Lil Faider at an event taking place in Calgary, AB on April 29, 2018. Lil is being honored for her exceptional contribution to so many organisations in Calgary including the DMRF Canada.
DMRF Canada is thrilled that Lil is getting this well deserved recognition and on behalf of the DMRF Canada Board of Directors, our network of volunteers, and the hundreds of individuals with dystonia who have benefitted from Lil's service and generosity, we congratulate her.
Read more... March 29, 2018
In recent months, DMRF Canada has received an increasing number of inquiries from dystonia patients about the efficacy of medical marijuana for the treatment of dystonia and other movement disorders. The research in this area is still inconclusive, with more studies on the way. Our Spring 2018 Newsletter included an article about what we now so far. Please find a list of sources below:
Read more... March 27, 2018
"We are very excited to serve as the home of the first Clinical Fellowship for Movement Disorders supported by Allergan Canada. The committee couldn't have selected a better candidate than Dr. Lizarraga, a bright, enthusiastic, inquisitive and dedicated young movement disorders trainee who will definitely make the most of this support and will make the Canadian dystonia community proud." - Dr. Anthony Lang, Toronto Western Hospital
Read more... March 5, 2018
This past month, members of the the DMRF Medical and Scientific Advisory Committee (MSAC) representing key opinion leaders in movement disorders, neuroscience and related fields met in Texas to offer their guidance on future research directions and priorities.
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