Tag: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Launches “MDA National Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month” as Part of Multi-Faceted Campaign Celebrating Extensive Strides in Science and Care

Stuart Mitchell

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is launching “MDA National Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month,” as part of an extensive campaign to raise awareness around the organization’s advancements in neuromuscular disease research, treatment and care.  MDA has funded more than $1 billion in research, with 224 grants funded last year alone, bringing new treatments and cures closer than ever.  Six neuromuscular disease treatments based on MDA-funded research have been approved by the FDA thus far. Our Gene Catalyst Initiative focuses on understanding the genetic and molecular origins of neuromuscular disease to advance genetic…

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Jiffy Lube® Teams Up with MDA for Annual MUSCLE UP! Campaign to Transform the Lives of Kids and Adults with Neuromuscular Diseases

Stuart Mitchell

Jiffy Lube and the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) are teaming up for the eighth annual MUSCLE UP!℠ campaign. The campaign raises funds to help send kids ages 8 to 17 living with neuromuscular diseases to MDA Summer Camp at no cost to their families and also to support family services and research. Throughout the month of August, Jiffy Lube customers are invited to make a donation of $3 or more to MDA at participating locations. In return, customers receive a MUSCLE UP! savings book containing offers totaling more than $100…

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Muscular Dystrophy Association Launches Multi-Faceted ALS Awareness & Fundraising Campaign Leading the Way for Life-Saving ALS Research & Care

Stuart Mitchell

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) launched an extensive campaign to raise awareness about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), with a focus on how innovative research and technology are bringing researchers one step closer to the next breakthrough and how MDA’s multidisciplinary Care Center network is extending patients’ lives. “ALS is a devastating disease that doesn’t discriminate,” said MDA President & CEO Lynn O’Connor Vos. “Anytime anyone is diagnosed with ALS, MDA is here, supporting patients, families, and caregivers – and has been for nearly 70 years. This is an unprecedented time…

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Numotion Partners with The Sing Me a Story Foundation to Bring Muscular Dystrophy Association Hero’s Stories to Life

Stuart Mitchell

Numotion has partnered with The Sing Me a Story Foundation to share unique stories of kids served by the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). The MDA has a deep commitment to transform the lives of adults, children and families affected by neuromuscular diseases (muscular dystrophy, ALS and other related diseases). Sing Me a Story, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization based in Nashville, TN, combines the imaginations of children with the talents of songwriters to create wonderful stories and songs. Numotion customer and MDA Ambassador, Carlee Beam, recently met with the Sing Me…

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Casey’s General Stores Team Up with the Muscular Dystrophy Association to Help Kids and Adults #LiveUnlimited

Stuart Mitchell

Casey’s General Stores and its customers in 16 states are teaming up throughout September to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), helping kids and adults living with muscular dystrophy, ALS and other related life-threatening diseases. “For over 10 years, Casey’s employees and customers have devoted time to raise vital funds for individuals living with muscle-debilitating diseases in our communities,” said Casey’s General Stores President and CEO Terry Handley. “We’re honored to work together to help transform the lives of so many and help those with neuromuscular diseases live without limits.”…

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