About Us
     
The March of Dimes in Canada was founded in 1951 to raise funds to eradicate the threat of polio in Canada.

The Marching Mothers founded our door-to-door fundraising campaign, and with the help of this funding, the Salk vaccine was discovered within three years.

View our complete history

March of Dimes Canada

Our goal is to enhance the independence and community participation of people with physical disabilities every day through a wide range of programs and services across the country.
     

Corporate Partners

Corporate Partners

We are proud to pay tribute to the corporations and businesses that help us enhance the independence and community participation of people with physical disabilities.

Publications

Publications

To get an overview of our organization, take a look at our publications, including annual reports and donor newsletters.

William Shatner:  Spokesperson for March of Dimes

William Shatner

Since 2006, William Shatner, Canadian icon, actor, writer, producer, director and musical performer has been the Spokesperson of March of Dimes Canada, helping to promote our many national programs.

Read more about William Shatner.

  

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