About MDA
MDA is leading the fight to free individuals — and the families who love them — from the harm of muscular dystrophy, ALS and related life-threatening diseases that take away physical strength, independence and life.
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 CMT Researchers Robert Burgess and Scott Harper
Five Questions with CMT Researchers Robert Burgess and Scott Harper
Researchers Robert W. Burgess and Scott Q. Harper are conducting MDA-funded research that may lead to a new therapy for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
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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.
Be In the Know
MDA uses every dollar we raise wisely to ensure it has the greatest impact in the fight to end muscular dystrophy. We strive to provide you with transparency and clarity around how contributions make a difference and how MDA is supporting your community. Learn more below.
