MDA is proud to offer myMuscleTeam, a free and simple way for MDA families to receive strength from a personally created community — their "Muscle Team" of family and friends. Users can create private, secure myMuscleTeam Web pages, which offer two primary services.

First, families can post photos and journal entries to keep friends and loved ones updated on medical matters and other aspects of their lives. It's a great way to update everyone simultaneously, as opposed to the stress-filled and time-consuming process of calling each friend and family member to tell and retell the latest news.

And, families have access to a "care coordination calendar," where you and/or your primary caregiver can post items for which assistance is needed, such as transportation to medical appointments, meal preparation, household chores and more. That way, family, friends, and loved ones can sign up to help. Privacy and security settings enable you to control which family members and friends are permitted access.

This service is made possible through a generous grant from The Rip Van Winkle Foundation.