A message from Dr. Donald S. Wood, MDA President and CEO
For over 70 years, MDA has led the way as the #1 Voluntary Health Organization in the U.S. for people living with neuromuscular diseases. The MDA team recently held our Annual Clinical and Scientific Conference in Nashville, TN, which drew a community of more than 1,700 scientists and clinicians from 15 countries. While we were in Nashville, we also kicked off the MDA Tribute Tour, a celebration of the community of volunteers who help support the families we serve. At MDA, families and volunteers are at the heart of our mission - check out some inspiring stories from our volunteers in Quest. We are excited to come together to thank YOU, and we hope you’ll volunteer with us again this year to continue to help empower our families.
Strength in unity. Strength in community.
What We Do
Since 1950, we've spearheaded efforts to transform the lives of people with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases. We fund groundbreaking research for promising treatments and provide families with the highest quality care from the best doctors in the country.
The freedom to walk, to talk, to run and play. To laugh, to hug, to eat — even 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 DiseasesGet Involved
There are many ways to get involved with MDA. Whether you’re looking to create a fundraiser, host a game night, volunteer at a camp, run a marathon, or advocate for the cause, the ways to get involved are endless.
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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 programs are only available in the U.S.
