Dr. Borna Meisami Commemorative Foundation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Dr. Borna Meisami Commemorative Foundation is a charity based in Toronto, Canada working on health, gender equality.
The Dr. Borna Meisami Commemorative Foundation is a Toronto-based registered charity that helps survivors of gender-based violence in Canada rebuild their health, confidence and independence. It provides free dental, oral, sleep, physical and rehabilitative care, delivered by volunteer practitioners and clinics, and supports survivors through psycho-social and medical support. The foundation was established in memory of Dr. Borna Meisami, an orthopedic surgeon and humanitarian, and is led by its founder, Dr. Tina Meisami, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Its services are offered to women and gender-diverse people impacted by gender-based violence, and it runs fundraising events such as the Stride for Survivors Walkathon and sells merchandise through Bornas Boutique to support its work.
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Restoring Smiles
Health · Canada
Provides free dental and orofacial reconstructive services to women who have survived gender-based violence.
Restoring Sleep
Health · Canada
Provides free treatment for sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia and snoring.
Restoring Strength
Health · Canada
Provides free treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and orthopedic trauma.
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