2018 PR Spot #5 Russ Morrow

July 13, 2018

As firefighters and paramedics we’re sent to all kinds of fires and rescues… This is Russ. #NeverOffDuty

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UFFW Tinkertown Family Picnic

July 12, 2018

Well another UFFW family picnic is in the books.

We had another massive turnout of active and retired members thisbyear. (700+?)

Thanks to Tinkertown for the outstanding service, and to everyone who help make this a special day every summer.

(Pictures courtesy of Ron Schmitz)

Progress Being Made In Fight Against Muscular Dystrophy

July 10, 2018

please find below a letter from Barb Yanciw, MB & SK fundraising chair for Muscular Dystrophy:

Happy Friday Winnipeg Fire!

Attached you will find a thank you note from Owen MgGonigal. Owen has been our national Fire ambassador for the last 10 years and is currently receiving Spinraza treatments – last week we found out that he can now open the pantry door on his own! I have two little girls here in Saskatoon who have been receiving treatments and the youngest can dress herself again. It is because of the dedication and commitment from Fire Fighters that we have stories like Owen’s and a real hope for a cure. MDC is working diligently to increase access to this medication for Owen and other individuals by:

1. Working with key decision makers and stakeholders that include government, private insurance companies and pharma so Spinraza can be fully accessible

2. MDC made a patient submission, working with over 600 registered clients and their families affected by SMA, to the Common Drug Review and INESS (drug review process in QC) to inform Health Canada the impact of this medication. We have just received new information (this week) that Biogen, the pharma supplier of Spinraza, has made a new submission to the Common Drug and INESS for Spinraza. The new submission is focused on reimbursement for patients and broader access for patients affected by SMA Type 1, 2 and 3.

3. MDC’s Service Specialists are working diligently with families affected by SMA in accessing this medication through our system navigation program.

This work would not be possible without the commitment and dedication of Fire Fighters across Canada.

From all of us at Muscular Dystrophy Canada, thank you for all you do.

2018 PR Spot #4 Bob Ezinicki

July 6, 2018

Our veteran members have seen a lot of evolution in thrir careers, and throughout, have maintained a commitment to those we respond to. This is Bob.

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2018 PR Spot #3 Chris Kowalczuk

June 29, 2018

Being a Winnipeg firefighter-paramedic means you’re part of a great team.

This is former Wpg Blue Bomber Chris. #NeverOffDuty