November is National Family Caregivers Month!

MDA Shamrocks Retail Campaigns

MDA’s Shamrocks focused retail campaign, including our iconic pinup and round up options, is supported by thousands of retailers across the country. Thanks to your support, MDA has achieved impressive milestones. Together, MDA will continue leading the way and empowering the people we serve in your community.

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Your Donation Empowers Families

The iconic MDA Shamrocks pinup program is one of the nation's largest St. Patrick's Day fundraisers. What started in a local pub more than 40 years ago has since grown to thousands of retail locations nationwide and has raised more than $346 million for MDA. When you support the MDA Shamrocks campaign, you’re helping to empower people we serve to live longer, more independent lives.

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Hear Why Our Partners Love MDA Shamrocks

“Jay Petroleum has partnered with MDA for over 25 years. The employees look forward to our yearly campaign and what the donations can do for those in need.”

Laura Gullett, District Supervisor, Jay Petroleum

“Acts of generosity and gratitude happen every day in our restaurants, and it is a priority that we share that within our communities.  Each TEAM Schostak Family Restaurant lives our Core Value of Community and partnering with MDA for the annual Shamrocks Campaign to advance their mission is a highlight for our TEAM Members.”

Erin Alexander, Off-Premise & Marketing Manager, TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants

“Participating in the Shamrocks Campaign for MDA is something our employees look forward to each year. They are very passionate about the program and make it a goal to send as many kids to camp as possible! It is a fun time for the employees and a win for the cause!!!”

Jennifer Shaw, Kentucky Lake Oil – Pocket’s Stores

“New York Community Bank A division of Flagstar Bank N.A. have partnered with Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) for many years. MDA is personal to not only our staff but to many of our customers. Giving is not just about making a donation, it’s about making a difference.”

Kate Riese, Assistant Vice President / Retail Help Desk Supervisor, New York Community Bank

Thank You to Our Top Partners

  • APEC (Automated Petroleum & Energy Corp)
  • Applebees.
  • Burger King
  • Citgo
  • Cliffs Local Market
  • Country Fair
  • Drug Mart
  • Fareway
  • Fastop.
  • Fastrip
  • Festival Foods
  • Hardees
  • Henny-Penny
  • Karns Food Market
  • KFC.
  • Kwik Fill
  • Marketplace Foods.
  • MinuteMan Food Mart
  • Pak A Sak
  • Pocket.
  • Price Chopper
  • PriceChopper Enterprises
  • Sampson-Bladen
  • Shaw's
  • SHOP 'n SAVE
  • Short Stop Food Marts
  • Speedee Mart
  • Superior Grocers.
  • Super One Foods
  • Taco John's
  • Team Schostak.
  • Warrenton Oil

Meet 2024 MDA Ambassadors

  • A picture of Ben.

    Meet Ben

    Ben’s family says that MDA has always been there for them –including on the day he was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The family loves attending local MDA events and having the opportunity to connect with other families. Ben has been able to participate in a clinical trial and his family says it has been a great experience.

  • A picture of Ira.

    Meet Ira

    Our newest National Ambassador! Of his success, Walker says, “I always knew that I would work professionally full time and achieve my goals regardless of my disability by modifying my environment, being a good communicator, and letting people know when I needed help. I look forward to continuing to motivate myself and others by raising my voice for the MDA community!”

  • A picture of Leah.

    Meet Leah

    Leah will continue her role for a second year as an MDA National Ambassador, alongside Ira. Leah is a dedicated advocate who feels it is important to advocate for oneself and stand up for those who are not able. As a National Ambassador, she plans to reach out to the neuromuscular disease community and their families even more extensively. She believes it is important to continue creating relationships and getting to know one another to accomplish the goals we have as a community.

MDA provides all materials to participating retailers, including paper shamrocks for customers and employees to put their name on to display after
making a donation. For more information, please contact shamrocks@mdausa.org.

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