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At the Muscular Dystrophy Association, we believe in living life, unlimited.
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The freedom to walk, to talk, to run and play. To laugh, to hug. To eat. To breathe.
Each day these freedoms are taken away from kids and adults with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases that weaken muscle strength and limit mobility. Together we can change that.
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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.
Ways to Get InvolvedNews & Stories
FDA Approves Radicava to Treat ALS
On the first Friday of ALS Awareness Month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved edaravone (Radicava) to treat ALS. Under development by Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Radicava was approved in 2015 to treat ALS in Japan. It’s the first drug to be granted FDA approval to treat ALS in the United States in more than 20 years.
A New Way to Find Clinical Trials
Last year, we promised MDA families easier ways to connect to clinical trials. Now, we are making good on that promise. Our new Clinical Trials Finder Tool guides you through a series of questions to pinpoint trials for you or a loved one. In just a few minutes, you can gain access to vital research opportunities nationwide.
5 Reasons You Should Join Team Momentum in 2017
MDA Team Momentum is recruiting participants! If you’re on the fence about running, check out what motivates these five Team Momentum athletes.
Sharing is Caring: Why the Krieger Family Walks
Bryant and Sarah Krieger’s son Fritz was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in February of this year. Less than a month later, their family, along with dozens of other supporters, were walking to bring strength to life at the Muscle Walk of Phoenix as part of Team Fritz & Friends.
Devoted MDA Summer Camp Counselor Throws Annual Birthday Bash for MDA
What’s better than an over the top birthday celebration? An over the top birthday extravaganza that raises funds for MDA Summer Camp.
Announcing $7 Million in New Research Funding
Following the unprecedented approval of three drugs in six months to treat neuromuscular diseases, we're pushing for more progress with new research funding this winter.
Life is About the Journey: 15-Year-Old with CMD Lives Unlimited
When opportunity knocks, 15-year-old Justin answers. Born with CMD, Justin has traveled to China, been on a 500-mile bike ride across Iowa, and even modeled in a fashion show. How? Justin always says, ‘Yes.’ That’s how he lives unlimited.
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These friends are helping MDA families live longer, grow stronger and defy limits.
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