We are seeking our next ambassador and board member to help guide our mission to children with neuromuscular diseases.
If you have compassion and a desire to serve—now is your moment.
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En revenant vers Montréal, l’idée a germé de créer une Fondation qui aiderait les enfants aux prises avec des maladies neuromusculaires. Étant donné que les cas de polio sont presqu’inexistants au Canada, la même situation d’appliquer la clause de fermeture viendrait éventuellement. D’où la création de la Fondation Ailes du Papillon.
Le nom Ailes du Papillon a été choisi en référence à la métaphore qui dit que les battements d’ailes de milliards de papillons peuvent influencer le climat de l’autre côté de la planète.
Nous croyons que ce phénomène pourrait s’appliquer aux objectifs de la Fondation, où par les petits gestes que nous poserions, nous pourrons aider et améliorer la qualité de vie d’enfants qui ont des maladies neuromusculaires ainsi que leurs familles.
Les fonds de la Fondation proviennent exclusivement de dons, de levées de fonds et de la campagne annuelle de financement. Nous n’avons jamais reçu de subvention gouvernementale de quelque gouvernement.
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The Foundation was established in 2009 to leave a legacy for future generations who have not experienced polio. The origin of the Foundation and the idea behind it came from members of the Polio Quebec Association. During a trip to Ottawa to meet with the Polio-Ottawa Association, they announced that they would be invoking the closure clause in their bylaws, allowing them to terminate the association’s operations if membership fell below 25. They therefore closed the books and distributed the remaining funds to organizations working with children. On returning to Montreal, the idea germinated to create a foundation that would help children with neuromuscular diseases. Given that cases of polio are almost non-existent in Canada, the same situation of applying the closure clause would eventually arise. Hence the creation of the Ailes du Papillon Foundation. The name Ailes du Papillon was chosen in reference to the metaphor that the flapping of the wings of billions of butterflies can influence the climate on the other side of the planet. We believe that this phenomenon could apply to the Foundation’s objectives, where through small gestures we can help and improve the quality of life of children with neuromuscular diseases and their families. The Foundation’s funds come exclusively from donations, fundraisers, and the annual fundraising campaign.
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The Foundation operates exclusively with volunteers and our operating costs are very minimal. This is the approach we want to maintain. To this end, here is the Foundation’s board of directors:
President
Vice-President, Treasurer
Secretary
Administrator
Administrator
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Established in 2009, the Fondation Ailes du Papillon contributes to improving the quality of life of children with neuromuscular disorders. The independent organization has never received a government grant and operates exclusively through fundraising campaigns. The foundation supports children and their families by providing them with adapted equipment, specialized therapies, respite activities and much more.
