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Lowe’s Supports Annual MDA Shamrock Program to Help Build Stronger Futures for Families Fighting Muscle Disease

Submitted by studiog on Fri, 02/12/2016 - 12:12

#MDAshamrocks

CHICAGO, Feb. 6, 2015 — Lowe’s stores nationwide are once again joining forces with the Muscular Dystrophy Association to help save and improve the lives of people fighting muscle disease by participating in MDA’s Shamrock program — the largest St. Patrick’s Day philanthropic event of its kind.
Sailormen Inc. Kicks off Annual “Appetite for a Cure” Campaign to Help MDA Fuel the Fight for Muscle Health

Submitted by studiog on Fri, 02/12/2016 - 12:08

#Appetite4aCure

MIAMI, Jan. 28, 2015 — Sailormen Inc., the largest domestic franchisee of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurants, and the Muscular Dystrophy Association today announced the kickoff of the 13th annual “Appetite for a Cure” campaign that will raise critical funds and awareness to help MDA save and improve the lives of children and adults fighting muscle disease.
MDA Names Kristin Stephenson to VP of Policy and Advocacy to Build on Recent Landmark Victories

Submitted by studiog on Fri, 02/12/2016 - 11:55

MDA Hires Member of its Community to Head Policy Work After MD CARE, Achieving a Better Life Experience and Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act Victories in 2014
The ALS Association and MDA Team Up to Advance ALS Therapy Concept

Submitted by jcook on Mon, 05/02/2016 - 11:11

Major League Baseball’s Commitment to Fighting ALS and

The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Spurs Funding

WASHINGTON/CHICAGO, December 3, 2014 — The ALS Association and Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) have joined forces to fund a research project aimed at finding a potential therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Both nonprofits are focused on finding treatments and cures for ALS and providing services for those affected with the debilitating, fatal disease.
MDA Names Dr. Grace Pavlath to Head Scientific Program as Research Department Intensifies Focus on Ushering Treatments Through Drug Pipeline

Submitted by jcook on Mon, 05/02/2016 - 11:13
First Drug for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Gets 'Conditional Approval' in Europe

Submitted by jcook on Mon, 05/02/2016 - 10:50

CHICAGO, Aug. 4, 2014 — A drug called ataluren (brand name Translarna), in development to treat a subset of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) has received "conditional approval" in the European Union.

This is the first drug specifically developed for and tested in Duchenne muscular dystrophy to receive approval in any country. PTC Therapeutics, the drug’s developer, announced the approval in an Aug. 4, 2014, press release.

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Lowe’s Supports Annual MDA Shamrock Program to Help Build Stronger Futures for Families Fighting Muscle Disease

#MDAshamrocks

Sailormen Inc. Kicks off Annual “Appetite for a Cure” Campaign to Help MDA Fuel the Fight for Muscle Health

#Appetite4aCure

MDA Names Kristin Stephenson to VP of Policy and Advocacy to Build on Recent Landmark Victories

MDA Hires Member of its Community to Head Policy Work After MD CARE, Achieving a Better Life Experience and Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act Victories in 2014

The ALS Association and MDA Team Up to Advance ALS Therapy Concept

Major League Baseball’s Commitment to Fighting ALS and

The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Spurs Funding

MDA Names Dr. Grace Pavlath to Head Scientific Program as Research Department Intensifies Focus on Ushering Treatments Through Drug Pipeline

First Drug for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Gets 'Conditional Approval' in Europe

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Lowe’s Supports Annual MDA Shamrock Program to Help Build Stronger Futures for Families Fighting Muscle Disease

#MDAshamrocks

Sailormen Inc. Kicks off Annual “Appetite for a Cure” Campaign to Help MDA Fuel the Fight for Muscle Health

#Appetite4aCure

MDA Names Kristin Stephenson to VP of Policy and Advocacy to Build on Recent Landmark Victories

MDA Hires Member of its Community to Head Policy Work After MD CARE, Achieving a Better Life Experience and Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act Victories in 2014

The ALS Association and MDA Team Up to Advance ALS Therapy Concept

Major League Baseball’s Commitment to Fighting ALS and

The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Spurs Funding

MDA Names Dr. Grace Pavlath to Head Scientific Program as Research Department Intensifies Focus on Ushering Treatments Through Drug Pipeline

First Drug for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Gets 'Conditional Approval' in Europe

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