For Strength, Independence and Life
At the Muscular Dystrophy Association, we believe in living life, unlimited.
Make a DonationWith Harley, We Ride for Strength
Everyone has their reason to ride. And for 38 years now, Harley-Davidson has made theirs about supporting MDA. This summer, we’re celebrating Harley-Davidson and inviting you to pull back the throttle as we ride to Milwaukee in support of families impacted by muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases.
What 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
Get Involved
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.
About Neuromuscular DiseasesVolunteer 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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For MDA Executive Director Patrick Cusick, a Diagnosis Led to a New Direction
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Unique Stories, Shared Purpose: MDA Team Momentum at the Boston Marathon
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MDA, PPMD, TREAT-NMD and World Duchenne Organization Release New Duchenne Guide for Families
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MDA announces 34 new research grants totaling $9.9 million
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Recent News
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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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MDA Names Adam Cotumaccio as Executive Vice President, Chief Impact and Philanthropy Officer
Cotumaccio reports to Lynn O'Connor Vos, president and chief executive officer of the MDA, and sits on the executive leadership team.
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MDA, in collaboration with 3 other non-profit organizations, releases the Duchenne Guide for Families
In line with the three articles about care considerations for DMD recently published in Lancet Neurology1-3, a new Duchenne Guide for Families has been developed and will be launched online on World Duchenne Awareness Day, September 7, 2018.
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Numotion Partners with The Sing Me a Story Foundation to Bring Muscular Dystrophy Association Hero's Stories to Life
Numotion has partnered with The Sing Me a Story Foundation to share unique stories of kids served by the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).
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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.
