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Funds raised through 2017 pinup campaign help Casey’s reach $9 million mark in total funds raised for MDA families over decade-long partnership

CHICAGO, October 17, 2017 — Casey’s General Stores and its customers in 15 states joined together this August to raise $1.35 million during the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Summer Camp pinup program to help kids fighting muscular dystrophy and related life-threatening diseases experience a week of fun and friendship at MDA Summer Camp — all at no cost to their families.

MDA, Sanofi Genzyme and EGL Genetics team up to expand access to genetic testing for accurate diagnosis of cause of limb-girdle muscle weakness
September 30 is LGMD Awareness Day

CHICAGO, Sept. 28, 2017 — In conjunction with Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Day (Sept. 30), the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) announced today that thanks to additional support from Sanofi Genzyme, and in collaboration with EGL Genetics, MDA Care Centers and Care Affiliates are offering genetic testing for individuals experiencing limb-girdle muscle weakness and who do not already have a confirmed genetic diagnosis. This advancement in diagnosis will help more individuals living with unexplained limb-girdle muscle weakness, and their clinicians, find the most accurate treatment path available.