GAUTENG BRANCH

About Us                                                                                                                                                                         The Muscular Dystrophy Foundation of South Africa, Gauteng Branch is a registered Non-Profit Organization (128-632 NPO) dedicated to supporting people affected by Muscular Dystrophy. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of our members and their families.

 Although based in Gauteng, our branch provides support to members across five provinces: Gauteng, North West, Limpopo, Free State, and Mpumalanga.

 Our Focus Areas                                                                                                                                        

• Provide information, guidance, and referrals to affected persons and their families.
• Support individuals with specialized assistive equipment (subject to available funding).
• Create public awareness about Muscular Dystrophy.
• Advocate for the rights and recognition of people living with Muscular Dystrophy.
• Generate funding to sustain and expand our services.
• Collaborate nationally and internationally with organizations working in the same field.
• Encourage individuals to form self-help and support groups.
• Keep members informed through our active presence on social media

We also have a dedicated social worker available to assist members and their families. She can be contacted directly at sw@mdsa.org.za.

 How You Can Support Us                                                                                                                                          There are many ways you can help us bring hope to those affected by Muscular Dystrophy:

• Muscle Riders Cycle Team: Join or support our team as they take part in the annual 947 Ride Joburg cycling event.
• Muscle Runners Team: Cheer on or run alongside our team as they participate in various running events to raise awareness and funds.
• Casual Day: Purchase or sell Casual Day stickers to help us raise much-needed funds every year.
• Back-a-Buddy Campaigns: Contribute to our crowdfunding initiatives or start your own in support of the Foundation.
• Donations: Every contribution makes a difference! We can issue Section 18A tax certificates for all donations received.

 Banking Details
Bank: Nedbank
Account Holder: Muscular Dystrophy Foundation of South Africa Gauteng Branch
Account Number: 1958 323 284
Account Type: Current Account
Branch Code: 198765

 With your support, we can continue to bring hope, dignity, and assistance to those living with Muscular Dystrophy.