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Lululemon founder starting new venture to find cure for type of muscular dystrophy

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 08 Mar, 2022 05:02 PM
  • Lululemon founder starting new venture to find cure for type of muscular dystrophy

VANCOUVER - The founder of athletic wear firm Lululemon Athletica is donating $100 million to help find the cure for a rare genetic disorder.

Chip Wilson was diagnosed with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy when he was 32, saying it has contributed to his muscle loss and he expects to not be able to walk without help in eight years.

He says the funding will go toward finding a cure for the disorder by the end of 2027.

The muscular dystrophy leads to weaknesses in the face, around the shoulder blades and upper arms.

Wilson, who is now 66 years old, says he has been forced to give up certain recreational sports and has to focus on his walking to prevent falling.

He says 40 per cent of the muscles in his body have deteriorated or turned to fat, affecting his day-to-day life.

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