The City of Yorkton is standing up to “help make muscles move” and is Proclaiming the month of September 2016 as Muscular Dystrophy Month. Proclamations such as this are the key to helping spread awareness and one day bring upon a cure.
There are more than 160 different types of neuromuscular disorders. It is a multisystem disease that can attack any organ, and any set of muscles, leaving most individuals profoundly disabled, and often medically fragile. A large percentage of children diagnosed do not see their 18th birthday. Most types of neuromuscular disorders are caused by an error in a specific gene related to muscle function. Other neuromuscular disorders appear related to a faulty immune system or a spontaneous gene mutation with no family history. It is not just a childhood illness -- some are adult onset. Over time, persons with neuromuscular disorders may lose the ability to walk, speak, eat, and ultimately breathe. For many individuals, the disorder is fatal. There is currently no cure. It is estimated that more than 50,000 Canadians are affected by a neuromuscular disorder.
“Without their efforts, we simply could not reach out to the people that need us. We are truly thankful for Mayor Bob Maloney, and the communities desire to get involved and help make a difference. As well as to our volunteers for doing the work that helps to ensure that those living with a neuromuscular disorder can lead a fuller, more active life”.
Muscular Dystrophy Canada’s mission is to help Canadians with neuromuscular disorders live a fuller, more active and independent life. Through equipment, research, education and outreach, we support Canadians affected by muscular dystrophy and all neuromuscular disorders. To learn more, visit www.muscle.ca
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