Press Releases

Menchie's Teams Up with MDA to Help Fight Muscular Dystrophy
August 01, 2012
Frozen yogurt stores nationwide to sell ‘Make a Muscle' mobiles throughout August   TUCSON, Ariz. — The Muscular Dystrophy Association and Menchie’s Global Headquarters are teaming up throughout the entire month of August to help "spread smiles" for children and adults affected by neuromuscular disease.
Artwork by Louisiana Artist Accepted into MDA Art Collection
July 02, 2012
TUCSON, Ariz.— A digital photograph taken by Yvonne Nieves, of Harvey, La., has been accepted into the Muscular Dystrophy Association Art
Denver-Area MDA Campers Get Visit, Performance from Country Music Artist Jerrod Niemann
June 29, 2012
DENVER, Colo. — On Monday, June 25, the sun was shining on more than 100 people, including almost 50 campers with muscle disease, at MDA’s annual summer camp at Rocky Mountain Village — Easter Seals Colorado in Empire, Colo.
MDA Awards $14.1 Million in New Grants to Advance Treatments for Muscle and Nerve Diseases
June 29, 2012
TUCSON, Ariz. — The Muscular Dystrophy Association, which has invested almost $39 million in 2010 in worldwide research seeking treatments and cures for muscle diseases, today announced that it has awarded $14.1 million in new grants.
Christie Named to Fourth Term as MDA's National Youth Chairman
March 16, 2012
TUCSON, Ariz. — Luke Christie, a Due West, S.C., native has been named to a fourth term as the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s National Youth Chairman.
MDA and Children's Hospital Los Angeles Team up for Children Living with Neuromuscular Diseases
March 16, 2012
LOS ANGELES — The Muscular Dystrophy Association and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles announced today a new clinical partnership for a multidisciplinary pediatric clinic that will provide care to Southern California children living with neuromuscular diseases.
Mardi Gras-Themed Bash for Augie's Quest to Support MDA's ALS Research
March 16, 2012
SAN DIEGO — The Muscular Dystrophy Association announced the seventh annual BASH for Augie’s Quest is scheduled for Friday, March 16, and “Entertainment Tonight” co-anchor Nancy O’Dell will serve as the event’s emcee. O’Dell is an MDA vice president. The event’s entertainment is comedian Tom Papa. The house band will be Atomic Groove.
National Green & Gold Shamrocks Program Represents More Than 'Luck' for Thousands of Families
February 21, 2012
Get ready for green and gold — all over. St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner, and along with it comes the annual Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Shamrocks Against Dystrophy campaign. The program, in its 30th year, is in full force now throughout the United States. It runs through March 17 and, in some locations, until the end of March.
Lou Ferrigno Competes for MDA on NBC's 'The Celebrity Apprentice'
February 17, 2012
TUCSON, Ariz. — Internationally famous actor, businessman and former professional body builder Lou Ferrigno will compete for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in the fifth installment of NBC’s “The Celebrity Apprentice.” The season premiere is Sunday, Feb. 19 at 9 p.m. ET.
North Carolina Boy Named 2012 MDA National Goodwill Ambassador
February 16, 2012
The Muscular Dystrophy Association’s 2012 National Goodwill Ambassador is Bryson Foster of Concord, N.C., a social and friendly 11-year-old determined to make a difference by sharing his positive attitude and words from his heart.

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