Muscular Dystrophy Foundation of South Africa

Foundation Information

Mission Statement

The Muscular Dystrophy Foundation of South Africa is a non-profit organisation which supports people affected by Muscular Dystrophy and Neuromuscular disorders

History of the Foundation

The Muscular Dystrophy Research Foundation of South Africa (MDRF) was founded in 1974 by Mr and Mrs Newton Walker of Potchefstroom who, at the time, had a son affected with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. They, together with Wally Gough, Chairman of the Rotary Club of Potchefstroom and representatives of Cripple Care Association formed the Foundation. They felt there was a need to reach out to other parents and families in a similar situation and also to support research into this disease with the ultimate goal of finding a cure.

In 1998 the Foundation changed its name to Muscular Dystrophy Foundation of South Africa (MDF).

The role of the Foundation

We support affected people and their families by offering emotional support and genetic counselling. We also support research projects undertaken in South Africa. Creating public awareness is an important aspect of the Foundation’s work. Through its newsletters members are kept informed of all activities and receive research updates, nationally and internationally.

The Foundation has a National office in Johannesburg, with branches in the Cape, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.

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