Mission Statement
Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is the #1 voluntary health organization in the United States for people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases. For over 70 years, MDA has led the way in accelerating research, advancing care, and advocating for the support of our families.
MDA's mission is to empower the people we serve to live longer, more independent lives.
Our History
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Meet Justin: MDA National Ambassador
Meet Justin: MDA National Ambassador
“I want to become a biochemist,” Justin says. “I want to go into academic research or work for a pharmaceutical company so that I can help find a cure for my disease.”
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Meet Faith: MDA National Ambassador
Meet Faith: MDA National Ambassador
Last year, Faith began taking Spinraza, an FDA-approved treatment for SMA that has been supported extensively over the years by MDA. The drug has already had a dramatic impact on Faith’s life, improving her upper body strength and respiratory function.
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Summer Camp: The Best Week of the Year
Summer Camp: The Best Week of the Year
At MDA Summer Camp, kids with muscular dystrophy and related diseases can live beyond limits.
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Five Questions with Researcher Andrew Lieberman
Five Questions with Researcher Andrew Lieberman
Researcher Andrew Lieberman is conducting MDA-funded research that may lead to a new therapy to treat spinal-bulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA)
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Zane's Clinical Trial Gives Hope
Zane's Clinical Trial Gives Hope
Although Zane is affected by DMD, he and his family are determined not to let this disease slow him down.
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MDA Research and Grants
MDA Research and Grants
MDA is funding a new generation of researchers, bringing innovations to usher in breakthroughs that will lead to treatments and cures for neuromuscular 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 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.