Justin Rumley is using his entrepreneurial skills to fundraise for ALS research in memory of his father Steve, who lived with the disease. Learn more about Justin’s Coffee for a Cure and ALS Bike Trek MN fundraisers.
What do jambalaya, a fun run and a wedding registry all have in common? They have all been used to fundraise for MDA. Learn more about how you can fundraise with “Your Way for MDA” today!
In MDA’s pursuit to find treatments and cures for neuromuscular diseases we awarded four grants to researchers studying SBMA and SMA in 2017. Check out their research here:
During 2017 we were honored to provide four research grants and one development grant to individuals looking to accelerate treatments and cures for FSHD and FA. Learn more about their work:
Dr. Paul Chu recently appeared on AMC’s Comic Book Men, selling a piece from his Star Wars collection and donating the proceeds to MDA in memory of his late brother who had DMD.
Throughout 2017, MDA awarded five research grants and a clinical research training fellowship to individuals dedicated to finding treatments and cures for myotonic dystrophy (DM).
In the last year MDA awarded a number of research, development and venture philanthropy grants to individuals dedicated to finding treatments and cures for ALS.
Since 1986, when MDA-funded researchers identified the gene that, when flawed, leads to Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), scientists have been actively pursuing treatments and cures. In the past 12 months, MDA has awarded research grants to the following individuals who are building on the strong foundation of previous research and discovery to better understand — and someday cure — the diseases.
There’s so much in store for the year ahead, and we’re so grateful you’re with us.
Olivia and Steven Sosa are grateful for MDA Muscle Walk, which allows them to raise awareness & funds for MDA families.
