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When Portuguese-born Renato Silva entered the car-racing circuit in 1984, he vowed that any prize money he could grab from the racetrack would go toward muscular dystrophy research
When Portuguese-born Renato Silva entered the car-racing circuit in 1984, he vowed that any prize money he could grab from the racetrack would go toward muscular dystrophy research

When Portuguese-born Renato Silva entered the car-racing circuit in 1984, he vowed that any prize money he could grab from the racetrack would go toward muscular dystrophy research

Date5/30/1986
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Tired swimmer eased into boat. Cam Kamula swam across Lake Ontario for 17 hours yesterday to raise money for muscular dystrophy research, but exhausti(...)
Tired swimmer eased into boat. Cam Kamula swam across Lake Ontario for 17 hours yesterday to raise money for muscular dystrophy research, but exhausti(...)
8/6/1983
In Toronto to give a performance at the CNE tonight, comedian Jerry Lewis yesterday held a press conference at which he gave his views on the lack of comedy in TV and movies, the future of the movie industry, and a particularly personal project, muscular dystrophy
In Toronto to give a performance at the CNE tonight, comedian Jerry Lewis yesterday held a press conference at which he gave his views on the lack of comedy in TV and movies, the future of the movie industry, and a particularly personal project, muscular dystrophy
8/19/1971
Stretch, baby, stretch! Instructor Tracy Lennox, 20, helps 2-year-old Christian Buchert prepare for the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada's Aer(...)
Stretch, baby, stretch! Instructor Tracy Lennox, 20, helps 2-year-old Christian Buchert prepare for the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada's Aer(...)
2/23/1986
Telethon team: Stephen Desi, 11, assistant to Ontario team in the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon, races chairmen Mike Darow, left, and Brampton fire Captain John Prankard, right.
Telethon team: Stephen Desi, 11, assistant to Ontario team in the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon, races chairmen Mike Darow, left, and Brampton fire Captain John Prankard, right.
5/25/1987
Poster boy Doug Cartwright and District Fire Chief Harry Newlove are both taking part in Brampton's Annual Muscular Dystrophy Telethon. Brampton, Ontario
Poster boy Doug Cartwright and District Fire Chief Harry Newlove are both taking part in Brampton's Annual Muscular Dystrophy Telethon. Brampton, Ontario
3/7/1985
Team work: Mike darow, a host of weekend muscular dystrophy telethon, is cheered on by campaign assistants Leonard Falcao, 14, of Kingston and his sister Amanda, 9
Team work: Mike darow, a host of weekend muscular dystrophy telethon, is cheered on by campaign assistants Leonard Falcao, 14, of Kingston and his sister Amanda, 9
9/4/1989
Medical - Muscular Dystrophy
Medical - Muscular Dystrophy
9/6/1993
Muscular dystrophy victim Vincent Nadeau, 10, jokes with Ronald McDonald the Clown at Varsity Arena party
Muscular dystrophy victim Vincent Nadeau, 10, jokes with Ronald McDonald the Clown at Varsity Arena party
8/24/1977
Winners of dance marathon for muscular dystrophy, David Miller, 22, and Nancy McCormick, 18, dance out last few minutes of 72 hours in tent at Alderwo(...)
Winners of dance marathon for muscular dystrophy, David Miller, 22, and Nancy McCormick, 18, dance out last few minutes of 72 hours in tent at Alderwo(...)
9/6/1971
Jasmine Fediuk, 3, helps muscular dystrophy funding drive
Jasmine Fediuk, 3, helps muscular dystrophy funding drive
6/15/1988
Winning team, Warren Davidson, 12, of Tilbury, has been chosen this year's poster child by th Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada, helping TV per(...)
Winning team, Warren Davidson, 12, of Tilbury, has been chosen this year's poster child by th Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada, helping TV per(...)
6/10/1985
A handshake from Portugal. Anibal Cavaco Silva, the visiting Portuguese prime minister, greets a visitor yesterday in Toronto. He is accompanied by Pr(...)
A handshake from Portugal. Anibal Cavaco Silva, the visiting Portuguese prime minister, greets a visitor yesterday in Toronto. He is accompanied by Pr(...)
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