The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation was founded in 1976 by Samuel and Frances Belzberg of Vancouver, after their daughter was diagnosed with generalized dystonia. The mission of the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) Canada is to advance research for more treatments and ultimately a cure; to promote awareness and education; and to support the needs and well being of affected individuals and families. DMRF Canada works in partnership with the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation in the United States and other like-minded research organizations to ensure funding of the best and most relevant dystonia medical research in Canada and worldwide.