The University of Ottawa's Éric Poulin Centre for Neuromuscular Disease (CNMD) unites Ottawa researchers to advance the fundamental understanding of neuromuscular development and disease and to discover novel therapies to treat these devastating disorders. With 50 Basic Scientists and Clinician/Clinician Scientists, and more than 150 trainees and staff, the CNMD boasts one of the highest concentrations of neuromuscular researchers in the world.

Beyond research, the CNMD strives to foster important relationships with patient and stakeholder neuromuscular disease groups, and we are proud to support and participate in community events, including the ALS Canada Walk to End ALS.

Now more than ever, the ALS community needs our support to provide hope and help to families affected by ALS. That’s why we're joining thousands of others, a part of a passionate and motivated community to “walk” in celebration of hope and a world free of ALS. Please consider supporting our team and donating towards this important cause.

Your support will help to:

• Further scientific progress by investing in the ALS Canada Research Program, which funds promising ALS research. The ALS Canada Research Program is the only national dedicated source of funding for ALS research across Canada. This program provides peer-reviewed grants to researchers whose work has the greatest potential to advance the field of ALS. There’s been more progress made in ALS research in the last five years than over the last century – we need to keep building on this momentum. 
• Create a better day-to-day reality for people and families living with ALS by providing community-based services throughout Ontario – this includes home visits and support groups – as well as necessary medical equipment like hospital beds, wheelchairs, stairlifts, and other items that increase safety in the home, at no cost to those who need them.

Join our team in making a difference. Please consider donating to our team fundraising page as we work toward a world free of ALS.

United, we are stronger together!