MDA NATIONAL SPONSORS
A vital part of MDA’s financial support comes from strong partnerships
— some decades old — with national sponsors. MDA has teamed
up with caring corporations, organizations and brands which each year
generate tens of millions of dollars through creative campaigns, sales
and year-round special events.
MDA owes tremendous gratitude not only to the decision makers who maintain
these partnerships, but also to the personnel, customers and other participants
involved at every level who are at the heart of the fight against neuromuscular
diseases.
Learn more about MDA’s national sponsors below.
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7-Eleven Inc. and the National Coalition
of 7-Eleven Franchisees
From canister programs like “Let us keep the change for ‘Jerry’s
kids,’” to roof-sits and mobile sales, 7-Eleven stores
have organized countless community-based events to help MDA. |
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7UP/CSAB
Since 1972, soda lovers have helped fight muscular dystrophy by buying
7UP products during special, seasonal promotions. |
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ACOSTA Sales and Marketing
Co.
ACOSTA, which provides innovative sales and marketing to
food manufacturers nationwide, is the driving force behind MDA’s
Aisles of Smiles program. |
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Chase Bank
Make your Telethon contribution worth even more on Labor Day weekend. Chase will add an addtiional $5 to every contribution to the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon made with a Chase credit card. |
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CITGO Petroleum Corporation
MDA’s largest corporate sponsor, CITGO and its marketers support
MDA year-round through a variety of special events such as golf and
bowling tournaments, walk-a-thons and auctions. |
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ClubCorp
The world leader in private golf and dining clubs, ClubCorp joined the MDA family of sponsors in 2007 through the inaugural ClubCorp Charity Classic. The Classic has over 120 golf and dining clubs doing special events annually to benefit MDA's Augie's Quest. |
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Convenience Store Industry
For three decades, convenience stores nationwide have helped MDA in
a variety of ways, from countertop canister collections to golf tournaments. |
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ERA Real Estate
Since 1977, ERA Real Estate professionals around the
country have hosted events in their local communities
to help MDA "Home in on a Cure." |
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Harley-Davidson Motor Company
From the rumble-filled “Harley Day” at MDA summer camp
to pledge rides that draw thousands of riders, MDA has been on the
road to a cure with the legendary motorcycle manufacturer since 1980. |
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International Association of Fire Fighters
These lifesaving heroes have also fought to save the lives of those
with neuromuscular diseases since 1954. In addition to campaigns like
Fill-the-Boot, thousands of fire fighters nationwide volunteer their
personal time at MDA summer camps. |
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Lowe's Home Improvement
At Lowe’s Home Improvement, community involvement extends beyond the traditional retail setting. Since 2001, Lowe’s has been one of the largest supporters of MDA’s Shamrocks Against Dystrophy campaign. Lowe’s Associates know firsthand the power of a simple paper Shamrock to help "Jerry’s kids." |
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Miller Brewing Company
As a part of Miller Lite's 2008 "Better.Bolder.Summer." program, its sponsorship of the Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary Celebration includes a locally-activated "Miller, Motorcycles and MDA" promotion. |
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National Association of Letter
Carriers
This mail carriers union has been a stalwart friend to MDA for the
past 50 years. About 500 NALC local branches across the nation participate
in bowl-a-thons, raffles, walks and letter-writing campaigns for MDA
annually. |
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National Child Care Association
MDA and the NCCA work together to teach preschoolers and young children
about disabilities. Children also learn the importance of helping
others when they take part in Hop-a-Thons for MDA. |
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Outback Steakhouse/OSI Restaurant Partners
Restaurant giant Outback Steakhouse and the restaurants within the OSI family including Bonefish Grill, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Cheeseburger In Paradise, Lee Roy Selmon's, and Blue Coral Seafood & Spirits, support MDA and its lifesaving mission by raising funds through various events including social galas and golf tournaments. |
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RealNetworks
RealNetworks brings the broadcast of the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon
to a worldwide audience by providing streaming video of the show on
the Association’s Web site, www.mda.org. |
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Safeway
The grocery chain that has all "the ingredients" to help
MDA with its support of Aisles of Smiles and other programs. |
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SUPERVALU Inc.
For more than 2 decades, SUPERVALU (Albertsons) stores have supported MDA through a variety of special events. Most notably, SUPERVALU (Albertsons) is MDA’s largest Shamrocks account and sponsor of gala events such as Muscle Team. The retailer also is an important participant in our Aisles of Smiles program. |
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Tall Cedars of Lebanon of North America
A main commitment of this Masonic organization is finding cures for
muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular diseases. The Tall Cedars
is MDA’s oldest sponsor, joining forces in 1951. |
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NATIONAL YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING MD
America’s young people help MDA by organizing and participating in a colorful variety of events like carnivals and walk-a-thons. Members of these organizations also volunteer their time in many ways, including serving as counselors at MDA summer camps.
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DECA
This association of high school and college marketing students and
teachers makes MDA a primary beneficiary of its activities. |
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Universal Cheerleaders and Dance Associations
As primary resources for cheer or dance enthusiasts, these associations
select an all-star crew of collegiate cheerleaders who perform on
the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon annually. |
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