http://www.mda.org/whatsnew/ 09/3/2010 Get the latest news from the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) en-us http://www.mda.org/news/100906MDATelethonExceedsExpectations.html 9/6/2010 After 21 ½ hours of great entertainment and powerful appeals, the final timpani rolled and confetti fell on the 2010 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon which raised $58,919,838 million in contributions and pledges to advance the research and service programs of the Muscular Dystrophy Association.  http://www.mda.org/news/100903NationalPAAWinner.html 9/6/2010 The Muscular Dystrophy Association has named Thomas Arrington III of Chesapeake, Va., the recipient of its Robert Ross National Personal Achievement Award for 2011. http://quest.mda.org/news/emergency-prep-people-neuromuscular-disease 9/3/2010 From an evacuation to a power outage to a simple family emergency — do you have a plan that accommodates your special needs? http://www.mda.org/news/100903mda-empire-state-building-lighting.html 9/3/2010 In recognition of the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon this Labor Day weekend, New York City's Empire State Building will put on a special lighting display Sept. 5. http://www.mda.org/news/100902telethon-newtheme-make-a-muscle.html 9/2/2010 Got muscle? America’s muscle charity, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, is transforming the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon this weekend by integrating a simple yet highly memorable gesture throughout the 21½-hour show. http://www.mda.org/news/100901telethon-online-auction.html 9/1/2010 The Muscular Dystrophy Association’s national Telethon Online Auction, featuring more than 1,500 sought-after items of unsurpassed quality including celebrity and sports memorabilia, electronics, trips, unique celebrity experiences and much more. http://www.mda.org/news/100901telethon-luke-christie.html 9/1/2010 MDA National Youth Chairman Luke Christie of Due West, S.C., will host the youth segments on the national broadcast of the 2010 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon on Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5-6. http://www.mda.org/news/100830telethon-abbey-umali.html 8/30/2010 Eleven-year-old Abbey Umali of Redlands, Calif., has a return engagement with the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5-6. http://www.mda.org/news/100830telethon-nietos.html 8/30/2010 A couple from Corona del Mar, Calif., well-known for their philanthropic contributions, will be making their fifth consecutive live appearance on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon over Labor Day weekend. http://www.mda.org/news/100831telethon-neil-selinger.html 8/30/2010 Neil Selinger, a former attorney and family man, has reinvented himself since being diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease) in spring 2009. http://www.mda.org/news/100831telethon-tyler-myers.html 8/30/2010 Tyler Myers of Las Vegas will be featured on the national broadcast of the 2010 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5-6. http://www.mda.org/news/100831telethon-vance-taylor.html 8/30/2010 L. Vance Taylor of Oxon Hill, Md., will be featured on the national broadcast of the 2010 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5-6. http://www.mda.org/news/100831telethon-dave-calabrese.html 8/30/2010 Dave Calabrese of Maumee, Ohio, will be featured on the national broadcast of the 2010 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5-6. http://www.mda.org/news/100831telethon-kayla-vittek.html 8/30/2010 Kayla Vittek of Rocklin, Calif., will be featured on the national broadcast of the 2010 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5-6. http://www.mda.org/news/100830lowes-make-a-muscle.html 8/30/2010 The Muscular Dystrophy Association today announced that Lowe's Companies Inc., a partner with MDA since 2001, is launching the first "Make A Muscle, Make A Difference" national fundraising campaign to help advance MDA's lifesaving mission. http://quest.mda.org/news/michigan-man-cmd-vies-us-rowing-team-spot 8/30/2010 Thanks to his short stature and good coaching skills, Michael Lehmann is a standout coxswain. http://www.mda.org/news/100830telethon-zachary-walters.html 8/27/2010 Eight-year-old Zachary Walters of Imperial, Mo., will appear live on the national broadcast of the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon over Labor Day weekend Sept. 5-6. http://www.mda.org/news/100830telethon-tommy-roberts.html 8/27/2010 An artist and art teacher from Baltimore will appear live on the national broadcast of the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5-6. http://www.mda.org/news/100830telethon-joan-palmer.html 8/27/2010 Joan Palmer of Kensington, Md., will appear live on the national broadcast of the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5-6. http://www.mda.org/news/100830telethon-gibbs-sisters.html 8/27/2010 Lauren Gibbs and her sister Claire, of Roeland Park, Kan., will appear live on the national broadcast of the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5-6. http://www.mda.org/news/100826booboo-stewart-milkshake-mda.html 8/26/2010 Actor, singer and martial arts expert Booboo Stewart will introduce his milkshake and meet fans at Millions of Milkshakes at Westfield Culver City Mall on Saturday, Aug. 28, at 4 p.m. http://quest.mda.org/news/card-issued-air-travelers-disabilities 8/26/2010 Notification card alerts security screeners to passengers' disabilities and medical conditions. http://www.mda.org/news/100825telethon-stars-galore.html 8/25/2010 The Muscular Dystrophy Association today announced that plans for its 2010 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon are almost complete, and the 21 1/2-hour live show is going to be spectacular. http://www.mda.org/news/100825telethon.html 8/25/2010 The South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa in Las Vegas again will be center stage this year – and with an entirely new eye-opening look – as the 2010 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon returns on Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5 and 6. http://www.mda.org/news/100830telethon-calvin-ray-johnson.html 8/25/2010 Renowned country singer Calvin Ray Johnson of Mount Washington, Ky., will perform on the national broadcast of the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5-6. http://www.mda.org/news100830telethon-bradley-walker.html/ 8/25/2010 Acclaimed country and bluegrass singer Bradley Walker of Athens, Ala., will perform on the national broadcast of the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5-6. http://quest.mda.org/news/us-team-wins-powerhockey-cup 8/23/2010 Minnesota Saints overcome obstacles to win their first PowerHockey Cup; most team members have a form of MD. http://www.mda.org/news/100812get_discovered.html 8/12/2010 Clear Channel Radio today announced the four winners of its "Get Discovered" contest, as part of its three-month national campaign to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). http://www.mda.org/news/100810art_exhibit.html 8/10/2010 The Woods Memorial Branch Library in the Pima County Library System will display some 30 selected works from the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Art Collection, all created by artists with muscle-damaging diseases. http://quest.mda.org/news/feds-both-seek-and-give-advice-re-disability-issues 8/9/2010 The government is seeking advice about improving federal hiring regulations for people with disabilities, while a free government publication offers advice about making health care facilities accessible. http://quest.mda.org/news/august-sma-awareness-month 8/6/2010 Here's a quick review of current research in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), in recognition of National SMA Awareness Month 2010. http://www.mda.org/news/100805morales.html 8/6/2010 The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today announced that Natalie Morales, national correspondent and co-anchor of the third hour of NBC's "Today," is the newest member of the MDA Muscle Team, a group of celebrity ambassadors dedicated to building awareness for MDA. http://www.mda.org/news/100802tripleHHH-MDA.html 8/2/2010 World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) announced today that WWE Superstar Triple H, a 13-time World Champion, is the newest member of the MDA's Muscle Team, a group of celebrity activists dedicated to building awareness for MDA. http://quest.mda.org/news/retiree-bmd-best-beauty-pageants 07/29/2010 Will Isgett, who pursued his dream of directing a beauty pageant, is named South Carolina local pageant director of the year. http://quest.mda.org/news/ada-turns-20 07/26/2010 In recognition of this landmark civil rights legislation, MDA has pulled together a variety of articles by and for people with neuromuscular diseases. http://quest.mda.org/news/living-breathing-document-thoughts-ada 7/26/2010 Members of the MDA community share their thoughts about the Americans with Disabilities Act and its impact on their lives. http://quest.mda.org/news/biker-lgmd-creates-his-own-accessible-motorcycle 07/22/2010 Sidelined by bone cancer, limb-girdle MD and depression, Steve Williams found a way to get back out on the open road. http://alsn.mda.org/news/fitness-giant-bally-goes-all-out-augie%E2%80%99s-quest 07/15/2010 Nearly 300 Bally clubs are teaming up for a two-month-long fundraiser for MDA’s Augie’s Quest research initiative. http://quest.mda.org/news/disability-activist-sma-globe-trotter 07/14/2010 Victor Pineda travels the world promoting 'inclusive societies' for young people with disabilities (video included in article). http://www.mda.org/news/100628booboo-stewart.html 06/28/2010 Booboo Stewart, who stars in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse movie being released June 30, has accepted a new role as a Muscular Dystrophy Association Celebrity Ambassador. http://quest.mda.org/news/clothing-designers-md-striving-sartorial-excellence 06/25/2010 Three up-and-coming clothing companies — created by four young men with neuromuscular diseases — are offering unique designs. http://www.alsn.mda.org/news/augies-new-book-extols-giving 06/16/2010 Co-Chair of MDA's ALS Division writes Reciprocity with toe-operated trackball. http://www.mda.org/news/100616shirks.html 06/16/2010 Married artists Mike and Beth Shirk, San Diego, Calif., each have had paintings accepted into the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Art Collection. Now in its 18th year, the Collection features artwork by people from across the country with muscular dystrophy and related disorders. http://quest.mda.org/news/rap-md-teen-cmd-releases-album 06/11/2010 Ohio teenager Austin 'Puck' Puckett, who has congenital MD, writes and performs hip-hop music with a 'can do' message. http://quest.mda.org/news/comedian-edmd-takes-sacramento-storm-0 05/28/2010 'The wheelchair comics are coming,' warns Michael O'Connell (Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy), who loves to leave 'em laughing. http://quest.mda.org/news/scholarships-caregivers 05/20/2010 Four scholarships named for former MDA National Goodwill Ambassador Mattie Stepanek are designed to help caregivers gain skills. http://quest.mda.org/news/big-waves-big-attitude 05/19/2010 Ryan Levinson struggles just to put on a hat due to FSHD — yet still manages to rescue people on the high seas. http://quest.mda.org/news/beach-park-everybody 05/12/2010 Teen with LGMD helps design accessible playground in Virginia Beach. http://quest.mda.org/news/texas-achiever-dmd-turns-50 05/12/2010 Tom Mecke of San Antonio, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, has spent five decades, and counting, following his dreams. http://quest.mda.org/news/anyones-life-story-shows-impact-als 05/03/2010 People affected by ALS share their experiences in this special MDA online feature, which runs during National ALS Awareness Month this May. http://quest.mda.org/news/laid-newsman-fshd-starts-second-career 04/15/2010 When the recession brought an end to his 25-year journalism career, Peter Callas Jr. remembered his parents’ message: Never give up. http://www.mda.org/news/100405serbia.html 04/5/2010 A painting by artist Carlos Serbia of Bethel, Conn., has been accepted into the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Art Collection. Now in its 18th year, the Collection features artwork by people from across the country with muscular dystrophy and related diseases. http://www.mda.org/news/100405wilson.html 04/5/2010 A drawing by artist Kaalan Wilson of Houston has been accepted into the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Art Collection. Now in its 18th year, the Collection features artwork by people from across the country with muscular dystrophy and related diseases. http://quest.mda.org/news/artists-skills-restored-50-parts 04/2/2010 Cheap sunglasses and low-tech components allow Tony Quan, who has ALS, to draw again using his eyes; plans and software are free online http://quest.mda.org/news/thinking-college-think-scholarships 03/5/2010 Scholarships for students with disabilities are available from two organizations, but deadlines are fast approaching http://quest.mda.org/news/elevators-and-bathrooms-your-fingertips 02/11/2010 A free iPhone application helps shoppers find accessible routes, food, bathrooms in malls. http://www.mda.org/news/100203pennell.html 02/04/2010 Two paintings by teenage artist Caroline Pennell of Chesterfield, Va., have been accepted into the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Art Collection. Now in its 18th year, the Collection features artwork by people from across the country with muscular dystrophy and related diseases. http://www.mda.org/news/100121art_exhibit.html 01/21/2010 From January through March, the Colorado Springs Airport will display 15 selected works from the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Art Collection. http://www.mda.org/news/100119early_id.html 01/19/2010 The National Task Force for the Early Identification of Childhood Neuromuscular Disorders is conducting a survey. We want to learn more about parents' first concerns about their child and how they described those concerns to their healthcare providers. http://quest.mda.org/news/mymda-blazes-new-trails 01/07/2010 The new myMDA online group Trailblazers connects young adults ages 18 to 35 who are coping with muscle diseases. http://www.mda.org/news/100106umali-ambassador.html 01/06/2010 The Muscular Dystrophy Association has named 10-year-old Abbey Umali of Redlands, Calif., to a third term as the Association's National Goodwill Ambassador.