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OCTOBER 2016
Started originally in Ontario, the organiza-
tion launched its first out-of-province pro-
gram in Vancouver, focusing on stroke re-
covery services. They became national in
scope in 2006 and created March of Dimes
Canada as an entity separate from Ontario
March of Dimes. “We’ve not only contin-
ued to do what was being done then, but
we’ve created many more services. We’re
very diverse in our offerings and we have
partnerships now that are unique and dif-
ferent to both the private sector and the
non-profit sector,” Spindel said. In 2013,
the two organizations merged into one as
March of Dimes Canada.
HELP FOR ANYONE WITH A
PHYSICAL DISABILITY
What makes March of Dimes Canada
unique is its dedication to helping anyone
with a physical disability, no matter its ori-
gin. While some charitable organizations
limit their reach to those affected by a
particular disease or condition, March of
Dimes Canada isn’t concerned about the
cause. Some clients have been in acci-
dents, others are born with a disability or
even the simple act of aging can lead to
new limitations. Their vision is inclusivity
with a mission to “maximize the indepen-
dence, personal empowerment and com-
Conductive Education Program participant during a therapy session
