Muscular Dystrophy Association

What we do

Cure

Finding research breakthroughs across diseases to accelerate treatments and cures

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Care

Caring for kids and adults from day one

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Champion

Empowering families with services and support in hometowns across America

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Be a Limit Defier

Whether you’re looking to volunteer at a camp or local office, organize a group of friends to fundraise, run in a marathon, or advocate for the cause, the ways to get involved are endless.

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News & Stories

Biogen Submits New Drug Application for Nusinersen to Become an Approved Treatment for SMA

Eteplirsen Granted Accelerated Approval

The FDA has granted accelerated approval to eteplirsen for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy! Decades of MDA research and investment have paid off with the first disease-modifying drug available to treat DMD. We are filled with hope.

MDA is pleased to announce that we have launched a new MDA National Resource Center that is now available to provide families one-on-one support from trained specialists.

See our Research Impact in 2016

With more than $17 million committed to new research projects this year, we’re taking a big picture approach to accelerating treatments and cures for muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases.

New Research Grants Aim to Help MDA Families Live Unlimited

Deflazacort demonstrates significant muscle strength improvement in DMD

NDA Filing for ALS Treatment Accepted by the FDA

Where to Stay When Away

Tracking down accessible accommodations doesn’t have to be complicated — if you know where to look and how to book

From Modeling to Marching Band to Motherhood, Alabama Woman with MD Lives Unlimited

Born with a rare type of congenital myopathy, Tira is now mom to three healthy children: 5-year-old Tacari, 10-year-old Jaiden and 14-year-old Nylah.

Read her story

Some said Jimmy would never have a shot at love. He said, “Watch me!”

Jimmy Valdes had a lot of things going for him: a good job, family and friends who loved and cared for him, and an optimistic outlook on life.

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America’s Fire Fighters Fill the Boot to Support Kids and Adults with Muscular Dystrophy, ALS and Related Diseases

MDA Resource Center: We’re Here For You

Our trained specialists are here to provide one-on-one support for every part of your journey. Send a message below or call us at 800-572-1717.

If you live outside the U.S., we may be able to connect you to muscular dystrophy groups in your area, but MDA services are only available in the U.S.

For Strength, Independence and Life

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The freedom to walk, to talk, to run and play. To laugh, to hug. To eat. To breathe.