For Strength, Independence and Life
At the Muscular Dystrophy Association, we believe in living life, unlimited.
Make a DonationThe 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.
About Neuromuscular DiseasesWhat We Do
Founded by a group of families in 1950, families are at the heart of everything we do today.
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Cure
Finding research breakthroughs across diseases to accelerate treatments & cures
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Care
Caring for kids and adults from day one at MDA Care Centers
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Champion
Empowering families with services and support in hometowns across America
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Volunteer with Us
Whether you’re looking to volunteer at a camp or a local office, organize a group of friends to fundraise, run a marathon, or advocate for the cause, the ways to get involved are endless.
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MDA is supportingmore than 175research projects worldwide
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Kids and adults makenearly 50,000visits to MDA Care Centers each year
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More than 3,800kids receive their “best week of the year” at MDA Summer Camp, free of charge
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You’ve helped makethis progress and more possibleSee the Impact
Latest Stories
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MDA Awards Venture Philanthropy Grant to AcuraStem to Develop Treatment for ALS
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FDA Accepts AveXis’ BLA for SMA Drug Zolgensma Under Priority Review
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FDA Approves Firdapse for Treatment of Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
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MDA CEO Lynn O’Connor Vos Quoted on the Importance of Accountability Benchmarks
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Recent News
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Jiffy Lube® Annual MUSCLE UP!® Campaign Benefiting Muscular Dystrophy Association hits the $6 million mark
Funds Raised Help Send Kids with Muscle Disease to MDA Summer Camp
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Intersection between big data and therapeutic pipeline in neuromuscular disease will be life-changing for 250,000 patients and caregivers
A new report funded by the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and released by the IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science indicates that genetic...
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The Muscular Dystrophy Association Celebrates 22 Years Of Annual New York Muscle Team Gala
Landmark Event to Feature Exclusive, One-On-One, Fireside Chat with Derek Jeter
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The Muscular Dystrophy Association Hosts 18th Annual Wings Over Wall Street Benefit Event for ALS
Prominent members of the financial community raise funds to Unlock the Cure
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Meet Our Partners
These friends are helping MDA families live longer, grow stronger, and defy limits.
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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 1-833-ASK-MDA1 (1-833-275-6321). 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.
