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Press Releases

Feb 12, 2025

FDA Approves New Tablet Form of Evrysdi for Treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy

The Muscular Dystrophy Association celebrates this new more accessible treatment option for people living with SMA.
Feb 10, 2025

MDA Condemns NIH Funding Cuts on Indirect Costs, Calls for Immediate Reversal
Feb 10, 2025

18th Annual MDA Atlanta Night of Hope Gala to Benefit ALS Research Spotlights the Byars Family and Honors Choate Construction Company
Feb 3, 2025

Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces Eight Recipient Organizations of Advocacy Collaboration Grants

The Akari Foundation, All Wheels Up, Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, Cure CMD, Cure LGMD2i, Cure Rare Disease, FSHD Society, and the Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation are recipients of MDA Advocacy Collaboration Grants.
Jan 28, 2025

MDA Launches 75th Anniversary Campaign and Premieres New PSA to Shine a Light on Rare Diseases

Celebrating 75 Years of Progress, Legacy, Impact, and Momentum Leading up to Rare Disease Day on February 28
Jan 27, 2025

Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces 2025 MDA National Ambassador Lily Sander