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2011 Lexus GX-460 Premium by Dhruv Prasad Dhruv began drawing pictures as a very young boy. He especially enjoys drawing cars and Star Wars characters and playing robotics and video games. His favorite school subjects are math and science. This drawing was reversed from black on white to white on black. 2011 Lexus GX-460 Premium Dhruv Prasad Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)	3 Cottages in Saints-Marie by Haleigh Maurice Haleigh served as the MDA National Goodwill Ambassador in 1968-69. Her mother was an artist and encouraged Haleigh in art as a child. When the effects of the CMT caused a loss of dexterity in her hands, she was inspired to create artwork using computer programs. Haleigh has exhibited works in galleries in the Royal Oak area. 3 Cottages in Saints-Marie Haleigh Maurice Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT)	4 Pottery Vases by Various Artists These four vases were created at the 1996 MDA Summer Camp help in June at Camp Shadow Pines in Heber, Arizona. During the weeklong session, 62 Campers participated in the project with the assistance of Kurt Brill, a professional sculptor from Tucson. Each vase features individual children's handprints and names. 4 Pottery Vases Various Artists All Diseases
5 Masks by Various Artists 5 youngsters, aged 11 each created their own mask at an MDA sponsored art workshop held in October 1993, at the National Museum of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C. 5 Masks Various Artists All Diseases	5 Small Bronzes by Al Careaga Al has been involved in art all his life. He has won numerous awards for his sculpture including first place in shows sponsored by the city of Beverly Hills and the Chambers of Commerce of Century City and Westwood in Los Angeles. He also is a decorated World War II marine having served in the Pacific Theater, including Guadalcanal. 5 Small Bronzes Al Careaga Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT)	50 Years of Caring by Morgan Fritz Morgan’s hobbies include riding horses, painting, reading and swimming. She, along with some help from her father Ron, who is a fire fighter, created this artwork in 2004 to honor the International Association of Fire Fighters during its 50th anniversary as an MDA sponsor. Morgan was profiled on the 2003 MDA Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon. She served as the 2004 MDA Goodwill Ambassador for Missouri and the 2005 MDA National Goodwill Ambassador. 50 Years of Caring Morgan Fritz Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
A Bird by Jennifer Pattison Jennifer received a bachelor’s degree in graphic design from the Savannah College of Art and Design. She worked as a portrait artist at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg for four years and is employed as a graphic designer. A Bird Jennifer Pattison Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (LGMD)	A Calm Beautiful Autumn Day by Robin Sen Robin created this painting at age 17 at an MDA-sponsored workshop held at the Methodist Hospital in Houston. In high school student, he won school awards for his artwork. He also was a member of the National Honor Society and a National Merit Scholarship semi-finalist. Robin attended the University of Houston. A Calm Beautiful Autumn Day Robin Sen Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)	A Collection of Albany by Matthew Canfield Matthew has been painting for many years. He has a master’s degree in education and is teaching art in an elementary school. Matthew pasted together several snapshots of downtown Albany and then created this painting. A Collection of Albany Matthew Canfield Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT)
A Forest of Fun by Various Artists "A Forest of Fun" was created in August, 1994 by 9 youngsters, at a children's art workshop at the Scripps Insittution of Oceanography in San Diego, California. A Forest of Fun Various Artists All Diseases	A Friends Dog by Susan Kinney Susan began drawing in childhood. She creates digital artwork on a computer due to hand weakness. Susan has received awards for her art and and sells art on her Web site, and offers photo editing and restoration. A Friends Dog Susan Kinney Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT)	A Girl by Kim Chesson Kim graduated from Lamar University in Port Arthur, Texas. Her hobbies include reading, drawing and computers. She also loves animals, especially dogs. This work of art was created in an MDA-sponsored art workshop on June 6, 1992 in Houston. A Girl Kim Chesson Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA)
A Night Sky At Sea by Lynda LeValley Lynda created this artwork at age 14 in an MDA-sponsored children's art workshop held at the Detroit Institute of Art. She attended Farmington High School where she enjoyed history and music. A Night Sky At Sea Lynda LeValley Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy (MMD)	A Sign of Fall by Jennifer Sovine Rosman Jennifer created her artwork at age 15 at an MDA-sponsored children’s art workshop held in Fort Wayne in 1997. She enjoys scrapbooking and crocheting. A Sign of Fall Jennifer Sovine Rosman Congenital Muscular Dystrophy (CMD)	Abstract Puzzle by Matt Grenier Matt has been painting for several years. His favorite subjects are computer graphics, history and biology. Matt had artwork chosen for display at the Falls Church High School annual exhibit in 2007. He scans many of his pieces of artwork and uses them for notecards and holiday cards. Abstract Puzzle Matt Grenier Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
Acorns by Joann Hornback Joann has been painting for many years. She attended Stanford University and is a charter member of the Kentucky Very Special Arts Association. Acorns Joann Hornback Myasthenia Gravis (MG)	African Safari by Norma Margeson Norma enjoyed painting for more than 30 years. She won numerous awards at local festivals and county fairs. Her hobbies included reading, traveling and enjoying her six grandchildren. African Safari Norma Margeson Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)	Aftershocks Highway 17 by Diane-Louise Scher Diane graduated from San Jose State University with a degree in fine arts. She began painting while in college. This artwork was created in 1989 following the Loma Prieta earthquake in central California. Her work depicts the turmoil, twists and upheaval of the quake. Aftershocks Highway 17 Diane-Louise Scher Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSH or FSHD)
Ajo Historical Society by Jose Carballo Jose's artwork was created in an MDA-sponsored children's art workshop held January 23, 1993, at the Arizona State University Art Building in Tempe, Arizona. It has been shown in several exhibits and was featured in a holiday card. Ajo Historical Society Jose Carballo Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)	All Around the Neighborhood by Kim Holland Kim created this painting at age 12. She enjoys swimming and reading as well as painting. Her artwork depicts a day when she toured the neighborhood in her wheelchair accompanied by her friends. All Around the Neighborhood Kim Holland Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA)	Ambassador Red by Dwain Smith Dwain has been painting for many years. He tries to convey a sense of movement and speed with the vibration of bright colors. Dwain also worked as a goldsmith and silversmith for 20 years. He is a member of the Paducah Area Painters Alliance and exhibits works in their co-op gallery in Paducah. Ambassador Red Dwain Smith Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (LGMD)
Amusement Park by Andrew Cameron Andrew’s artwork was the first piece selected to be included in the MDA Art Collection and exhibited at the Association’s national headquarters in Tucson, Ariz. He created the collage in a school art class in 1991. Andrew’s hobbies include digital graphics, photography and custom cars. Amusement Park Andrew Cameron Becker Muscular Dystrophy (BMD)	Angel by Blake (Moorman) Burnette Blake enjoys drama and social studies. This artwork was created at age 17 and was featured in the 1999 MDA Holiday Wishes card collection. Angel Blake (Moorman) Burnette Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)	Aquarius by Melody Cleary Melody studied art at a local college. She works in acrylics, pastels, mixed media and watercolor. Melody has been painting as a hobby for several years and has received numerous awards. Aquarius Melody Cleary Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT)
Arizona by Vauta Tenney Vauta began painting more than 20 years ago. This work represents her vision of an old town in Arizona, even though she had never visited the state. Vauta also made baskets and carved wooden dolls. Arizona Vauta Tenney Myasthenia Gravis (MG)	Artists Brushes In Sunlight by Howard Feigenbaum Howard has been taking photos over 30 years. His subjects include abstracts, animals, people, nature, scenes and still lifes. This photograph depicts the brushes his mother, Adele Feigenbaum, used in creating artwork for many years and that still contain colorful traces of paint. Her work, “Balloon Vendor,” was one of the first to be accepted into the MDA Art Collection when it began in 1992. The brushes are wrapped in the proper fashion that artists use when they are finished working. Artists Brushes In Sunlight Howard Feigenbaum Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSH or FSHD)	Aspen Colorado by Ruth Bruen Ruth was an elementary teacher, guidance counselor and tutor. She held bachelor and master’s degrees from Regis College and Framingham State College in Massachusetts. Her artwork has been exhibited throughout New England. Ruth also served as the 1999 MDA Personal Achievement Award recipient for Masachusetts. Aspen Colorado Ruth Bruen Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (LGMD)
At the Barre by Lee Baker A life-long artist, Lee has exhibited artwork and won awards both locally and in Germany. She has a bachelor’s degree in education and teaches art at a local studio. Lee is a member of the Virginia Watercolor Society and The League of Roanoke Artists. At the Barre Lee Baker Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy (MMD)	Autumn by Craig Wilderman Craig created his artwork at age 17 and won several awards for his works. In 2004 he received a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University where he began painting on canvas. Craig is active in theatre groups, singing and a car club. Autumn Craig Wilderman Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)	Autumn On the Farm by Tod Staska Tod is an avid self-taught artist who has won numerous awards at local exhibits. He paints with a stick and specially-designed mouth piece. Family and friends open and change paints. Autumn On the Farm Tod Staska Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

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