Inspiration is an Action Word
Doug McCullough often hears that he is inspiring. His response: “OK, thanks. But what have I inspired you to do?”
Category: Living with Muscular Dystrophy
Former MDA National Ambassador Abbey Umali shares big plans post grad
Recent high school graduate Abbey Umali, a former MDA National Ambassador who lives with CMT, shares her plans for the future.
Family impacted by FSHD fights back, one hop at a time
Learn how the Yoken family fights back against FSHD, one hop at a time.
A Father’s Celebration
Ralph Yaniz reflects on the milestones of being a father with a neuromuscular disease just in time for Father’s Day.
A Letter to Dad on Father’s Day
Chris Anselmo, who lives with Miyoshi myopathy, shares a letter to his dad and all MDA dads this Father’s Day.
For the Love of Devin: Josh Argall Races to Find a Cure for His Son — and All MDA Families
This Father’s Day, we’re recognizing an extraordinary MDA dad. Josh Argall was initially devastated by his son Devin’s DMD diagnosis, but once the shock wore off, he resolved to do everything he could for his son and all MDA families. “I can’t discover the new medicine, I can’t provide healthcare, but I can contribute to the mission in my own way, so that’s what I decided to do…There isn’t anything I wouldn’t do for MDA. Knowing how these parents feel and these children feel, that’s what keeps me going.”
Montana boy first in the state to receive Exondys 51
Trayton, who lives with DMD, is the first boy in Montana to receive the breakthrough DMD treatment Exondys 51
Try not to be inspired by this round-up of Team Momentum stories
Take a look at some of the most heartwarming MDA Team Momentum stories guaranteed to give you all of the feels.
Pete Frates, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and a Special Connection
When Chris Anselmo, who lives with Miyoishi myopathy, learned that Pete Frates’, the creator of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge was facing challenges paying his medical bills, he felt compelled to share his story.
The Big Heart Hero
Stacy Coleman wrote “The Big Heart Hero,” a short children’s story, to inspire her two young sons Hayden and Mason, who live with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT), and others to find strength in every day moments and to never give up on what you want to become. Stacy, who also lives with CMT, and her family are active in the MDA community in Texas.
