Muscular Dystrophy Foundation India

It was started by Ms. G. Renganayaki. She lost her only son to muscular dystrophy that is a genetic disorder and this made her to start this organizat Read moreion to raise awareness about the disease. The Foundation provides support to the families and works towards reducing disability, improving quality of life, addressing the socio-economic, cultural and psychological issues and taboos surrounding this disease. It also works on comprehensive rehabilitation of a child by supporting health & medical services, education & life skills. Also, provides necessary information support, knowledge building, access to stem cell therapy trials, awareness generation, educational & income generation support, psycho-social and genetic counseling and advocacy. It claims to have 4000 registered patients in its database that are benefitted by its various services.