Did you know more than 89,000 strokes happen annually in Canada? This is our time to Step Up and make a difference for stroke survivors. Join solo or assemble a team and think of a fun challenge to complete in June. Sign up📝 at https://bit.ly/SUFS24_LI #StepUpForStroke
March of Dimes Canada
Non-profit Organizations
Toronto, Ontario 16,432 followers
Champion Equity. Empower Ability.
About us
In 1949, desperate to find a cure and protect their children from polio, mothers across Canada joined in a North America-wide fundraising effort, going door to door in their own neighbourhoods to collect dimes. The sheer scope of the campaign led entertainer Eddie Cantor to suggest the name "March of Dimes", based on the song "Brother can you spare a dime?" produced during the Great Depression. By 1951 the Canadian Foundation for Poliomyelitis was established and granted use of the name "Ontario March of Dimes." In 1955, after the polio vaccine created by Dr. Jonas Salk proved effective in limited test trials, laboratories rushed to manufacture the vaccine, including Connaught Laboratories (now sanofi pasteur) in Toronto, Canada. With the threat of polio greatly diminished, the March of Dimes in Canada began funding centres for people who had already contracted the disease, with early programs focused mostly on rehabilitation and job training. By the early 1960s, the organization had grown in both size and mandate, shifting considerably to serve the broader needs of all adults with physical disabilities. In Ontario the legal name of the organization was changed to the Rehabilitation Foundation for the Disabled. In 2006, Ontario March of Dimes registered the operating name of March of Dimes Canada. Today, March of Dimes is dedicated to helping children and adults across Canada to lead more independent lives.
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http://www.marchofdimes.ca
External link for March of Dimes Canada
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Toronto, Ontario
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1951
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10 Overlea Blvd.
Toronto, Ontario M4H 1A4, CA
Employees at March of Dimes Canada
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“Courtnee has an incredible passion for ensuring that our clients are engaged in new, meaningful, and unique programming. She cares in a way that cannot be taught.” Based in St. John’s Newfoundland, Courtnee loves being part of the growth of our service users, helping them achieve their goals. Thank you Courtnee for your tireless efforts and genuine care you show towards our service users, even getting to know each of their individual personalities. See what we do: https://lnkd.in/gjE2ccYE #HealthcareWorker #PSW #FrontlineWorkers
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Today we recognize the invaluable contributions of personal support workers, frontline and healthcare workers across Canada. Their dedication and tireless efforts create meaningful change in the lives of people with disabilities every single day. You help break down barriers and champion inclusivity within our communities. Thank you for being a vital pillar of support, especially in the work we do at March of Dimes Canada! Please take a moment to watch this video with a special message from CEO Len Baker and VP Community Services and Independence, Jason Lye. Learn more about our Attendant Care Services: https://lnkd.in/gjE2ccYE
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A good step in the right direction for inclusion! Canada's airline industry are finally stepping up to ensure smoother journeys for people with disabilities. Here's hoping they follow through with these intentions. 🤞 https://lnkd.in/gzZF3Jtq.
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Last year, Jeff’s challenge for #StepUpForStroke was to drive his motorbike 890km! It was after joining our Young Stroke Survivors Group, when Jeff learned coping strategies for fatigue, how to remain positive, and was then cleared to drive again. Because Jeff was able to achieve his goals earlier than expected, he also returned to playing hockey full-time! Support stroke survivors like Jeff and Step Up for Stroke this June: https://bit.ly/SUFS24_LI
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On Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we're thrilled to announce our collaboration with TD on the TD Accessibility Adapter; a free Chrome desktop browser plug-in to help improve and customize your online experience! Features include adjustable fonts, controlling auto-play videos, dyslexia-friendly fonts, and more. Explore more and installation instructions at https://bit.ly/TDMODC_AA
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“Being part of a team dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by brain injury is incredibly fulfilling.” Over four years, Disha has flourished within our team, now working as a Senior Rehabilitation Worker, and we express our gratitude for her unwavering dedication, time, and heartfelt commitment to her work. Thank you Disha! See what we do: https://lnkd.in/gjE2ccYE #HealthcareWorker #PSW #FrontlineWorkers
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Did you know more than 89,000 strokes happen annually in Canada? This is our time to Step Up and make a difference for stroke survivors. Join solo or assemble a team and think of a fun challenge to complete in June. Sign up📝 at https://bit.ly/SUFS24_LI #StepUpForStroke
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We’re thrilled to announce renewed provincial funding from the Government of Prince Edward Island towards MODC’s After Stroke program. This $98K investment will continue to give Islanders access to the national, personalized recovery program that helps survivors, and their families navigate the path forward after a stroke. And, we’re now able to offer a new CMHA mental health program, customized for stroke survivors, to further improve quality of life for both survivors and their families. Thank you, Government of PEI, Department of Health and Wellness! https://lnkd.in/gq3_bhrx
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