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Our mission is to empower people living with neuromuscular diseases to live longer, more independent lives.

Press Releases

Mar 11, 2022

Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces 2022 Muscle Walks in Local Communities Nationwide to Empower Families Living with Muscular Dystrophy, ALS, and Related Neuromuscular Disease

MDA will host in-person Muscle Walks in Phoenix, Chicago, St. Louis, Detroit, Boston, Twin Cities, Houston, Dallas and continue virtual programming
Mar 8, 2022

Furniture Mart and Unclaimed Freight Team Up with Muscular Dystrophy Association to Send Kids to Summer Camp at No Cost to Families
Feb 16, 2022

Registration Opens for MDA Summer Camp for Children with Neuromuscular Diseases

Following two years of virtual MDA Summer Camp due to the pandemic, the Muscular Dystrophy Association is building back the in-person experience in locations across the country, and continuing a virtual option.
Feb 15, 2022

Muscular Dystrophy Association Launches the Nation's Largest St. Patrick’s Day Fundraising Campaign for Life-Changing Research, Care, and Advocacy

Thousands of retail locations nationwide participate in 40th birthday of iconic MDA Shamrocks fundraising campaign throughout February and March.
Feb 9, 2022

Muscular Dystrophy Association Gathers Global Leaders at Annual Conference

The Largest Convening in the Field of Neuromuscular Disease Research & Care in the World
Jan 31, 2022

MDA's 15th Annual Night of Hope Gala in Atlanta to Raise Over $10M for ALS Research