75th Anniversary of March of Dimes

During Statements by Members, members marked the 75th anniversary of March of Dimes. A Liberal member recounted the organization’s origins in 1951 with the marching mothers movement, volunteers going door-to-door collecting dimes to help find a cure for polio, and described visiting its staff and volunteers. She congratulated the organization on its anniversary and noted its work helping Canadians with disabilities overcome barriers.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Maggie Chi, Don Valley North

Liberal
“I want to congratulate March of Dimes on its 75th anniversary. The group helps Canadians with disabilities overcome barriers.”
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Mr. Speaker, what began in 1951 with the marching mothers movement and volunteers going door-to-door collecting dimes in support of finding a cure to polio lives on today as March of Dimes. This past summer, I had the pleasure of visiting with the wonderful staff and volunteers at March of Dimes in my riding of Don Valley North, and I want to take this occasion to congratulate them as they mark 75 years of service. I advise the House of this remarkable organization because, throughout its history, March of Dimes has helped countless Canadians with disabilities overcome barriers and achieve their full potential. I commend it for its continued dedication to building a more accessible and inclusive Canada for generations to come.

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