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MDA is fighting to free individuals — and the families who love them — from the devastating effects of muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases.
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08/29/2021
Join us on Saturday, September 4, at 4:00 p.m. ET, for the MDA Takes Vegas Stream-a-thon, an eight-hour live-streaming show on Twitch featuring top creators, gamers, and athletes including Alpharad, Terroriser, and Nyheim Hines. Streaming live from the HyperX eSport Arena Streamer Studio at the Luxor Hotel, the MDA Let’s Play channel on Twitch will host hours of competitions, giveaways, and celebrity and surprise guest appearances. Funds raised from the stream-a-thon will support research and care for people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases. Don’t miss out! Learn more here: https://www.mda.org/press-releases/mda-announces-its-inaugural-mda-takes-vegas-stream-a-thon-labor-day-weekend
08/23/2021
Thank you to all that have supported MDA & Jiffy L**e’s Drive2DoMore campaign so far! There’s still time to Drive2DoMore for MDA families - donate today to support MDA’s programs and services for children and adults living with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related neuromuscular diseases: https://bit.ly/JiffyL**e21
08/16/2021
MDA is teaming up with long time partner Jiffy L**e for the Drive2DoMore campaign to support research, care and advocacy for children and adults living muscular dystrophy, ALS and related neuromuscular diseases. Find a participating Jiffy L**e and donate today! https://bit.ly/JiffyL**e21
08/11/2021
Mark your calendars for the 2021 National Toast to Life Gala on November 9th, 2021! You can help MDA continue funding our mission by registering for the event today and inviting your friends, colleagues, and family to save the date! Visit http://bidpal.net/MDAToast to register and check out our sponsorship opportunities for this unforgettable event! #MDA Cigna DTE Energy Outback Bowl Structure Tone
Mark your calendars for the 2021 National Toast to Life Gala on November 9th, 2021! You can help MDA continue funding our mission by registering for the event today and inviting your friends, colleagues, and family to save the date! Visit http://bidpal.net/MDAToast to register and check out our sponsorship opportunities for this unforgettable event! #MDA Cigna DTE Energy Outback Bowl Structure Tone
08/07/2021
Today is the Virtual Muscle Walk! Thank you to all our donors, participants, sponsors and MDA families who have helped us advance our mission to find a cure for neuromuscular diseases! Check out this video from one of our top Walk teams, The Preston Project, who've raised almost $17K this year for Muscle Walk! Comment below with a photo of how you're celebrating today!
08/02/2021
Nyheim Hines for Jiffy L**e Drive2DoMore Campaign
Nyheim Hines for Jiffy L**e Drive2DoMore Campaign
08/02/2021
Kristine Welker, Chief of Staff of Muscular Dystrophy Association says, “My family connection to Somerville Local 76, Cambridge Local 30, Boston Local 718 fire fighter communities runs deep, and I was grateful to meet with the man whose family started filling the boot for MDA families over 67 years ago! I had the honor of thanking Tom Graney, retired Deputy Chief, in-person! His father, George, started the Fill the Boot program in Boston Local 718 from where the new IAFF General President, Edward “Edzo” Kelly hails, to help out a friend whose children were diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy -- and the IAFF have been indefatigable in their efforts to never stop filling the boot until cures are found. Today, MDA family members are living longer, fulfilling lives, thanks to the IAFF’s unwavering commitment which has led to 12 FDA approved treatments in the past 6 years! Together, we will continue to find breakthrough treatments and cures.”
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Photo (L to R): Kristine's husband, Bill Welker; Jay Colbert, Lt. & IAFF District 3 DVP; Tom Graney, Retired Deputy Chief; Kristine Welker, MDA Chief of Staff; Michael Jefferson, Union President L76; Barry Hamilton, Acting/Lieutenant; Kristine's father, Lawrence Lowe.
Photo credit: Ruby Souza
08/02/2021
Thank you, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama for sponsoring the 2021 Muscle Walk. With your support, we can continue to provide support for people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related neuromuscular diseases, through research, care and advocacy.
Thank you, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama for sponsoring the 2021 Muscle Walk. With your support, we can continue to provide support for people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related neuromuscular diseases, through research, care and advocacy.
07/28/2021
MDA is partnering with Payce, a program that will donate to MDA every time you shop at more than 400 online retailers or with a linked card at participating national stores and restaurants. Sign up today and start shopping for MDA at paycepays.com/MDA
MDA is partnering with Payce, a program that will donate to MDA every time you shop at more than 400 online retailers or with a linked card at participating national stores and restaurants. Sign up today and start shopping for MDA at paycepays.com/MDA
07/27/2021
Throughout the month of August, you can help Jiffy L**e change more than oil. For 10 years our partnership continues to fund MDA’s mission to transform the lives of children and adults living with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related neuromuscular diseases, through research, care and advocacy. With a donation of $3 or more at your local Jiffy L**e, you can Drive2DoMore and receive a savings book on Jiffy L**e services! Find a participating Jiffy L**e and donate today! https://www.mda.org/press-releases/jiffy-lube-and-muscular-dystrophy-association-celebrate-10th-annual-fundraising-campaign-to-support-the-neuromuscular-community
07/15/2021
Join us on July 22nd at 7PM ET for a conversation around accessibility and inclusion in STEM education and careers. Engineers, designers, and innovators from General Motors will share their experiences pursuing a career in STEM and how they are now using their skills and creativity to solve challenges around accessibility and sustainability.
Some of the panelists will also share their personal experiences living with a disability and how they advocated for their needs in higher education and employment. This panel will be co-moderated by MDA Ambassadors Justin Moy and Amanda Zurek, who are currently pursuing careers in STEM. Register today! https://mda.secure.force.com/eventRegistration/?id=7015G0000013hcb
07/13/2021
MDA staff member, Colleen Vineer, ran the Run Disney 2017 Super Heroes Half Marathon with MDA Team Momentum and now is back for the 2021 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend.
“I run with MDA team to show my support for my sister, Laney, who lives with mitochondrial myopathy. Laney never lets a challenge get her down and she doesn’t give up, even when the circumstances seem impossible. I’ll continue to run with MDA to show her that I’ll never give up my commitment to helping fund research and clinical care to help her live her best life.”
Visit https://www.mdateam.org/wad2021 to join Colleen at Walt Disney World for Wine & Dine Weekend! Thank you to CITGO Fueling Good for their support.
07/08/2021
Inclusion in STEM: A Discussion with General Motors - Muscular Dystrophy Association
Join us on July 22nd at 7PM ET for a conversation around accessibility and inclusion in STEM education and careers. Engineers, designers, and innovators from General Motors will share their experiences pursuing a career in STEM and how they are now using their skills and creativity to solve challenges around accessibility and sustainability. Some of the panelists will also share their personal experiences living with a disability and how they advocated for their needs in higher education and employment. This panel will be co-moderated by MDA Ambassadors Justin Moy and Amanda Zurek, who are currently pursuing careers in STEM. https://strongly.mda.org/inclusion-in-stem-a-discussion-with-general-motors/
According to the National Science Foundation, individuals living with a disability, such as neuromuscular disease, are underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Yet STEM-based careers are growing exponentially, and diversity is needed to drive innovation ...
07/01/2021
National Postal Worker Day,
We love our postal workers and long-time partners at National Association of Letter Carriers! Today, on National Postal Worker Day, we kick off the Branch Challenge to fund research and care for people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases. Join us and donate today in honor of your postal worker! http://bit.ly/NALC_2021
06/09/2021
Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces Family Access Programming to Address Barriers for 300,000+ People Living Neuromuscular Diseases Nationwide | Muscular Dystrophy Association
Announcing the MDA Access series to support people living with neuromuscular diseases throughout their lives. Programming includes access to equipment, assistive devices, K-12, higher education, insurance coverage and therapies. Read more: https://www.mda.org/.../muscular-dystrophy-association.
NEW YORK, NY – June 8, 2021 – The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today announced a new series of programming called MDA Access Workshops. The educational workshops will be on-demand and focus on providing resources for over 300,000 families in the U.S. living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, ...
05/21/2021
Dan Polizzi, member of Aurora Firefighters Local 99, is making his move for Movement Month! In addition to being an #IAFF fire fighter, Dan has also appeared on American Ninja Warrior. He is excited to show how you can #MakeYourMove like a fire fighter and Ninja Warrior.
05/20/2021
TONIGHT 5/20, join us for our annual MDA's Wings Over Wall Street (VIRTUAL) event to Unlock the Cure for ALS. With ABC Eyewitness News Anchor Bill Ritter, honoring the late Pat Quinn co-founder of the Ice Bucket Challenge, experts from the ALS medical community and families, and an auction. See below for a statement from Pat Quinn's father.
For more info: https://one.bidpal.net/wow21/welcome
TONIGHT 5/20, join us for our annual MDA's Wings Over Wall Street (VIRTUAL) event to Unlock the Cure for ALS. With ABC Eyewitness News Anchor Bill Ritter, honoring the late Pat Quinn co-founder of the Ice Bucket Challenge, experts from the ALS medical community and families, and an auction. See below for a statement from Pat Quinn's father.
For more info: https://one.bidpal.net/wow21/welcome
05/19/2021
In recognition of ALS Awareness Month, join MDA’s Advocacy Institute featuring Representative Mike Quigley and Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, on May 24th at 4pm ET. This session will dive into the ACT for ALS, a piece of legislation that would speed up development and access to potentially lifesaving ALS therapies. Save your spot today! https://webinar.ringcentral.com/webinar/register/WN_aj7VdBiOTAeUtiFkjUxy3A
In recognition of ALS Awareness Month, join MDA’s Advocacy Institute featuring Representative Mike Quigley and Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, on May 24th at 4pm ET. This session will dive into the ACT for ALS, a piece of legislation that would speed up development and access to potentially lifesaving ALS therapies. Save your spot today! https://webinar.ringcentral.com/webinar/register/WN_aj7VdBiOTAeUtiFkjUxy3A
05/09/2021
Thank you Savanna Woods Music for being an awesome part of our MDA family. Your message to MDA moms and to your mom, Lacey, is beautiful and we hope everyone has a very happy Mother's Day!
04/23/2021
BIG thanks to the customers Piggly Wiggly JTM for helping to transform the lives of families across Georgia and Alabama by funding research, care, and advocacy.
BIG thanks to the customers Piggly Wiggly JTM for helping to transform the lives of families across Georgia and Alabama by funding research, care, and advocacy.
04/22/2021
Thank You Hardee's for Participating in MDA's Shamrocks Program
The results are in…. Congrats to the Paradigm Investment Group, LLC. and Hardee’s community for a RECORD BREAKING #MDA #Shamrock season!
A HUGE thanks to our partners and their customers who raised over $64,300 in support of MDA’s mission. Congrats to the @paradigminvest and Hardee’s community for a RECORD BREAKING #MDA #Shamrock season! A HUGE thanks to our partners and their customers who raised over $64,300 in support of MDA’s mission. #partneringforacure Paradigm Investment Group LLC Montgomery-Central & South Alabama Locations #partneringforacure Paradigm Investment Group LLC Montgomery-Central & South Alabama Locations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=2dBa-23B9vQ&feature=youtu.be
Thank You Hardee's for participating in MDA's Shamrocks Program and helping individuals with neuromuscular disease live longer and grow stronger.
04/14/2021
JUST IN - Numotion Foundation is doubling donations for Virtual Muscle Walk NOW - Sunday, April 18, up to $25,000!
There's no time to lose - let's get those dollars in to find cures for neuromuscular diseases!
https://mda.donordrive.com/event/2021vmw
JUST IN - Numotion Foundation is doubling donations for Virtual Muscle Walk NOW - Sunday, April 18, up to $25,000!
There's no time to lose - let's get those dollars in to find cures for neuromuscular diseases!
https://mda.donordrive.com/event/2021vmw
04/13/2021
It's National Boot Day and The Boot is Back! Join over 300,000 IAFF members for this year’s Fill the Boot fundraisers to support MDA families. You can donate online or in-person and make a huge difference for people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases! http://bit.ly/MDA_FTB21
It's National Boot Day and The Boot is Back! Join over 300,000 IAFF members for this year’s Fill the Boot fundraisers to support MDA families. You can donate online or in-person and make a huge difference for people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases! http://bit.ly/MDA_FTB21
04/08/2021
Become a Volunteer | Muscular Dystrophy Association
MDA is looking for volunteers to support our Fill the Boot program! Volunteers will contact fire departments (virtually) to provide support and strengthen our partnership to enhance their fundraising efforts.
Interested? Register at www.mda.org/volunteer
Then sign up for the Fill the Boot opportunity here:
http://mda.force.com/volunteer/GW_Volunteers__PersonalSiteJobListing?JobID=a0T2L00000Kjz99&nMonthsToShow=12
Volunteers are an important part of MDA’s 70-year history. Through volunteer committees, boards, community events, and Summer Camps where kids build confidence and independence, volunteers are tightly woven into MDA’s fabric.
04/06/2021
Announcing MDA’s newest National Ambassador…Keisha Greaves! We look forward to her journey representing MDA by sharing her story to raise awareness and support for research, care, and advocacy programs for our community. Congratulations and welcome, Keisha!
Girls Chronically Rock
http://bit.ly/NationalAmbassador2021
Announcing MDA’s newest National Ambassador…Keisha Greaves! We look forward to her journey representing MDA by sharing her story to raise awareness and support for research, care, and advocacy programs for our community. Congratulations and welcome, Keisha!
Girls Chronically Rock
http://bit.ly/NationalAmbassador2021
03/15/2021
It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day – remember to order from a participating ShakeShack near you on Wednesday, March 17! Each purchase will fund research and care for families living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases in our community. Use the code “DONATION” on the Shack App, web, or kiosk when checking out and they’ll donate 25% of your total purchase to MDA.
It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day – remember to order from a participating ShakeShack near you on Wednesday, March 17! Each purchase will fund research and care for families living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases in our community. Use the code “DONATION” on the Shack App, web, or kiosk when checking out and they’ll donate 25% of your total purchase to MDA.
03/15/2021
When you buy @Muscular Dystrophy Association Shamrocks at Rock City, you are helping to transform the lives of children and adults living with #musculardystrophy, #ALS, and related #neuromuscular diseases. http://bit.ly/ShamrocksLocator2021
When you buy @Muscular Dystrophy Association Shamrocks at Rock City, you are helping to transform the lives of children and adults living with #musculardystrophy, #ALS, and related #neuromuscular diseases. http://bit.ly/ShamrocksLocator2021
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THANK YOU to ALL our fire fighters and first responders! We appreciate you!
☘️ Happy St. Patrick’s Day and THANK YOU from Gabe and Charlie - two Alabama Shamrock Ambassadors #MDA #Shamrocks
Mollie Beth - Alabama MDA Ambassador says Thank You!
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Our pot of gold is filled with special messages from local Alabama families saying "thank yous" to our Alabama Shamrock partners and supporters! #MDA #Shamrocks
Andrew - Shamrock Ambassador, Thank You Shamrock Supporters!
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Our pot of gold is filled with special messages from local Alabama families saying "thank yous" to our Alabama Shamrock partners and supporters! #MDA #Shamrocks
Jaxon - Shamrock Ambassador, Thank you Shamrock Partners!
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Our pot of gold is filled with special messages from local Alabama families saying "thank yous" to our Alabama Shamrock partners and supporters! #MDA #Shamrocks
We have a winner! Check out which schools won one of these great MDA Shamrock prize boxes 🍀 If you want to see your school participate in Shamrocks next year, be sure to contact your principal and have them sign up today at (205) 823-8191 or [email protected]!
We have a Contest Winner! The team kicking off the Montgomery Muscle Walk is.....
An inside look at VIP tent winners and sponsors before the Muscle Walk Of Birmingham kicked off!
It is time for our BIGGEST Muscle Walk Challenge of the year!
WOO HOO!! Just One Month to Muscle Walk, countdown starts today 🎉 We’ve already raised over $33,500! Celebrate the countdown by getting get your team started and register TODAY: https://mda.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=620
Why I Walk Wednesday - Meet the Walk-A-Hall-ics Meet Muscle Walk Team Captain Elenya Hall and Greg Hall! They are participating in this year's MDA Muscle Walk on behalf of their brother Glen, who is living with CMT. Watch their video below! You can join the Hall family and the many other teams at this year's MDA Muscle Walk! Register your team online using the links below: MDA Muscle Walk of South Alabama Gulf Coast May 4th at Hank Aaron Stadium https://mda.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=644 MDA Muscle Walk of Birmingham May 11th at Tannehill State Park https://mda.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=620 MDA Muscle Walk of Montgomery October 19th at Montgomery Zoo https://mda.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=702
Why I Walk Wednesday - Meet Mollie Beth! Mollie Beth lives with muscular dystrophy and loves MDA Summer Camp! She started her own Muscle Walk Team to raise money so kids just like her can come to camp too 😊 You can join Mollie Beth and all the other families at this year’s event! Sign up online at: https://mda.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=620
WE HAVE A WINNER!! Watch the video and see which team will get their very own VIP Tent at the MDA Muscle Walk of Birmingham this year ⭐️
Muscle Walk Announcement!! Watch the video below for this month’s challenge and exciting team prize 😃 Sign up your Walk Team today: https://mda.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=620 #MDAGiveStrength #MDAMuscleWalk
Why I Walk Wednesday: Meet Barry and Team Driven! Barry is an Alabama resident living with muscular dystrophy and the Team Captain for the Birmingham Muscle Walk team, "Driven". He is also the first Muscle Walk challenge winner this year! Watch his inspiring video below:
We have a winner for the 1st MW Challenge this year!!
It’s officially Muscle Walk Season!! Happy Launch Day everyone 😃 Sign your team up today to be entered in our 1st challenge of the year at: www.mda.org/Muscle-Walk #AlabamaMDA #MuscleWalk #MDAGiveStrength
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Today Is World Duchenne Awareness Day!
Paint Party at MDA!
We Have A Winner For The MDA Lunch & Learn!
HUGE Announcement: Win the Final Spot at the MDA Lunch & Learn and Meet MDA Researchers!
Fill The Boot this weekend! #AlabamaFillTheBoot #AlabamaMDA #FillTheBoot Alabaster Fire Department
This Weekend Is Going To Be On FIRE!! Don't forget to share your pictures at local Fill The Boot drives this weekend :) #FillTheBoot #AlabamaMDA #AlabamaFillTheBoot
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