Statement from MDA President and CEO Steven M. Derks: “MDA takes a big-picture perspective to fight ALS — investing in research to find breakthroughs that will lead to treatments and cures, caring for people from day one at our specialized clinics, and helping ALS families in hometowns across America live longer, stronger lives. MDA is . . .
Stores across the Southwest exceed 2015 fundraising goal by nearly $100,000. PHOENIX, July 7, 2015 — More than 260 Western Refining convenience stores throughout the Southwest, including Giant, Mustang, Sun Dial and Howdy’s, raised more than $524,286 during the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s summer camp mobile program, surpassing their original 2015 fundraising goal by nearly $100,000, . . .
National Endurance Program Actively Recruiting Participants for Signature Half / Full Marathon Events this Fall CHICAGO, June 1, 2015 — The Muscular Dystrophy Association is offering an exclusive opportunity for anyone interested in participating in the sold out 2015 Bank of America Chicago and Marine Corps Marathons to secure guaranteed entry by signing up through . . .
Barrier-free, weeklong camp for kids with neuromuscular disease offers ‘Awesome Adventures’ CHICAGO, May 20, 2015 – The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is set to kick off another season of summer camp. Now in its 60th year, MDA summer camp supports families by hosting thousands of kids fighting muscular dystrophy and other life-threatening diseases that severely . . .
PHILADELPHA, May 11, 2015 — Opening weekend at Camelback Lodge and Indoor Waterpark helped bring huge success to the 28th annual MDA Ride for Life event held on May 1-3, which raised more than $1.1 million to benefit families affected by muscular dystrophy and related life-threatening diseases. Located in the heart of the Pocono Mountains, . . .
Stores across the Southwest to raise vital funds through MDA’s summer camp mobile program PHOENIX, April 28, 2015 — More than 260 Western Refining convenience stores, including Giant, Mustang, Sun Dial and Howdy’s, throughout the Southwest will raise money to help the Muscular Dystrophy Association save and improve the lives of kids fighting muscular dystrophy . . .
Stores Nationwide Raise More Than $7.5 Million during 2015 Shamrock Program to Help Improve Lives in MDA Communities #MDAshamrocks MDA’s 2015 National Goodwill Ambassador Reagan Imhoff, along with her parents Jenny and Joe, helped spread awareness to Lowe’s employees and customers about the importance of the MDA shamrock and how funds raised through the program . . .
Marshall Tucker Band to headline exclusive concert at 28th annual event #MDARide4Life PHILADELPHIA, April 7, 2015 — Hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts participating in MDA Ride for Life this spring will put their kickstands down in an all new location for the 28th annual event to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association on May 1- 3 at . . .
