Context
Neurological disorders are now the world’s leading cause of ill-health and disability, affecting more than 40% of people and driving heavy demand for specialty care, clinical trials, and long-term support. As populations age, conditions such as stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, migraine, and neuropathies continue to rise—yet access to timely neurology care and research opportunities has not kept pace. Strengthening front-line services, expanding clinic capacity, and funding patient-centered trials are essential to reduce avoidable disability and improve outcomes.
Canada faces persistent specialist bottlenecks and uneven access by province. Nationally reported wait times to see specialists and receive treatment are at record highs (median ~30 weeks from GP referral to treatment), delaying diagnosis and rehabilitation for neurological conditions where time matters. Pandemic-era pressures and workforce distribution issues have further prolonged waits and exacerbated regional inequities.
The U.S. has a growing shortfall of neurologists relative to need, with workforce analyses projecting widening gaps as the population ages. This mismatch already limits access, strains practices, and risks worse outcomes for patients who require complex, ongoing care.
Goals
The goal of this project is to support neurological recovery and care by ensuring stroke survivors and those facing dementia regain hope, function, and dignity through accessible, immersive, evidence-based health services.
Activities
Activities may include:
- Improving access to neurological care in the US and Canada;
- Funding neuroscience research & trials and making the results publicly available.
Key Performance Indicators
- Number of patients receiving neurological services;
- Number of participants enrolled in funded clinical trials or research studies;
- Publication and presentation of research findings contributing to improved neurological care.
Myriad Canada is working with The Siddharth Foundation on this project, a US-based nonprofit whose mission is to support neurological care.
Myriad Canada’s role is to carry out charitable activities across the globe in accordance with its charitable purposes. We control and monitor the use of funds and the progress of charitable activities to ensure that donations made to Myriad Canada have the greatest impact in accordance with donors’ expressed wishes. As a member of the Myriad Alliance with offices in Canada, the US, Europe, Asia and Australia, Myriad Canada has a vast international network and extensive practical expertise.
How to support this project?
By credit card: At the top right of this page, indicate the amount you wish to donate, and make the donation online by credit card. You will receive a receipt for tax purposes by e-mail just a few minutes after making the donation. It is simple and quick!
By cheque:
- Make your cheque out to Myriad Canada.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: We receive a lot of cheques! You must please indicate “D411 – Neurological Recovery and Care” in the memo line of your cheque to ensure that it is allocated correctly.
- Mail your cheque to: Myriad Canada, 1 Place Ville Marie, Suite 1670, Montreal, QC, H3B 2B6, Canada.
By Direct Deposit:
- For transfer instructions, please email or call Caroline Chaulet: caroline@myriadcanada.org or +1 438 300 8122.
For Donation of Securities:
- Please email or call Caroline Chaulet: caroline@myriadcanada.org or +1 438 300 8122.
For Monthly Donations:
- We use CanadaHelps. Please find the link here.
If you need any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
All donations are eligible for a tax receipt in Canada.
The projects are managed with the greatest care and professionalism.