MAC’s mission is made possible through the generous support of foundations and organizations committed to advancing research, care, and outcomes for people with heritable thoracic aortic disease.
Temerty Foundation
The Temerty Family Foundation aims to advance human health and healthcare in Canada and beyond through significant philanthropic support. They nurture new ideas, embrace diversity, and collaborate to create meaningful change.
Genetic Disorders Association (GADA) Canada
GADA’s mission is to advance research and transform discoveries into better care and longer lives for those with genetic aortic disorders.
John Ritter Research Program in Aortic and Vascular Disease
The John Ritter Research Program seeks to uncover the genetic factors that cause some people to have a higher risk of developing thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections. Identifying the genes responsible for thoracic aortic disease will increase early diagnosis, improve management of the condition, and save lives by preventing aortic dissections