Tag: National Volunteer Week

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MDA Welcomes National Volunteer Month with Gratitude

Rebecca Hume

For over 70 years, MDA has led the way as the #1 Voluntary Health Organization in the U.S. for people living with neuromuscular diseases. We build on our legacy of innovation in research, care, and fundraising by celebrating National Volunteer Month, to thank our volunteers who work tirelessly to support MDA’s mission and the families . . .

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Volunteering, News, Partners

Marriott International Associates Spend a Day Volunteering for MDA

MDA Staff

To kick off 2019 National Volunteer Month, the Muscular Dystrophy Association was honored to welcome Marriott International volunteers from all over the world into our Chicago offices on Friday, April 5, as part of Marriott’s Serve 360 event. Continuing its tradition of making its communities better places to live, work, and visit, Marriott International this . . .

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Personal Stories, Kids, Young Adults, Adults, Muscle Walk, Summer Camp

A Tale of Two Siblings: Twin MDA Volunteers Forge Lifelong Connections — and Careers

Lindsey Baker

Twin brother and sister Michael and Amy Schleicher’s story starts where a lot of kids’ stories do. They looked up to their big brother, Matt, and when he did something cool, Michael and Amy wanted to do it, too. In the case of the fateful summer that would point the twins in a long-term direction, . . .

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