MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH AFRICA

Our mission is to support people affected by muscular dystrophy and neuromuscular disorders and endeavour to improve the quality of life of its members.

Member of World FSHD Alliance

 

Affiliated to LGMD Awareness Foundation

Affiliated to World Duchenne Organisation

Affiliated to Treat-NMD

Please contact Gerda Brown at gmnational@mdsa.org.za for more information.

Help Us Continue Bringing Hope

The Muscular Dystrophy Foundation of South Africa (MDFSA) is launching a fundraising drive to help us continue supporting individuals and families affected by muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular conditions across South Africa.

Every day, families face challenges related to mobility, respiratory care, access to information, genetic testing, emotional support, and daily living. Through advocacy, education, support services, awareness campaigns, and research collaboration, MDFSA works to ensure that no one faces these conditions alone.

Your support can help us:

  • Provide information and educational resources
  • Assist families in accessing support and guidance
  • Promote awareness and advocacy initiatives
  • Support genetic testing assistance programmes
  • Strengthen research collaboration and patient registries
  • Sustain the ongoing work of our national office

No contribution is too small. Every donation helps us continue bringing hope, support, and practical assistance to the neuromuscular community.

Together, we can make a meaningful difference.

LATEST NEWS

Muscular Dystrophy Foundation of South Africa is extremely grateful to the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) for the grant that was provided for the 2019/2020 funding period.

Kindly visit the National Lotteries Commission’s website www.nlcsa.org.za and learn more about NLC funding priorities.