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

Press Releases

May 16, 2023

Muscular Dystrophy Association & IAFF Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire Announce 36th Annual New Hampshire Bike Ride June 24-25, 2023

MDA family member, ESPN producer Nevin Steiner, a previous participant, who lives with Becker muscular dystrophy will be honored at the event.
May 15, 2023

Drink One for Dane: Dutch Bros to hold 17th annual giveback to help end ALS with Muscular Dystrophy Association
May 10, 2023

Muscular Dystrophy Association Presents MDA Tribute Awards in Washington D.C.

MDA Tribute Tour in Washington, D.C. includes raising awareness with Major League Baseball for Lou Gehrig Day with the Washington Nationals vs. Phillies June 2.
Apr 25, 2023

Muscular Dystrophy Association Celebrates FDA Approval of Biogen’s Qalsody for Treatment of SOD1-ALS

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) celebrates the US Food and Drug Administration accelerated approval of Qalsody.
Apr 24, 2023

Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces Programming for ALS Awareness Month
Apr 10, 2023

International Association of Fire Fighters & Affiliates Launch ‘Fill the Boot’ Fundraisers Nationwide for Muscular Dystrophy Association

For nearly 70 years, IAFF Fill the Boot events have raised lifesaving funds to advance care and accelerate research for MDA families living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases.