DMRF Recognizes 50 Years of Making a Difference to the Dystonia Community

The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation looks forward to serving the dystonia community throughout the new year, and 2026 marks a notable milestone as we acknowledge our 50th anniversary. The DMRF was founded in 1976 by Samuel and Frances Belzberg, of Vancouver, British Columbia, after their daughter was diagnosed with dystonia. Dedicated to serving the needs of all persons affected with dystonia and their families, the DMRF has grown from a small family-based foundation to a membership-driven organization of over 50,000 people. Just as the Belzbergs made a difference in facilitating faster diagnoses, improved treatments, and getting closer to a dystonia cure, this year we invite members of the dystonia community to make a difference in their own way as we reflect upon our shared achievements over the last five decades.