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Feb 16, 2021, 09:00 ET Muscular Dystrophy Association to Roll Out the 39th Annual MDA Shamrocks Campaign with Retailers Nationwide

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today launched the nation's largest St. Patrick's Day fundraising program, the 39th annual MDA Shamrocks...

Jan 27, 2021, 09:00 ET Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces Nyheim Hines as 2021 National Spokesperson

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) announced Nyheim Hines as its 2021 National Spokesperson to raise awareness and funds for the not-for-profit ...

Jan 13, 2021, 09:00 ET MDA Names Kristine Welker as Chief of Staff

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today announced it has appointed Kristine Welker to the newly created role of chief of staff. She was a...

Dec 22, 2020, 09:03 ET John Howell Appointed to the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Board of Directors

John Howell, Co-Founder and President of the ComSovereign Holding Corporation (Symbol: COMS), the U.S.-based provider of 4G LTE Advanced and 5G-NR...

Dec 21, 2020, 09:00 ET Muscular Dystrophy Association Appoints John Howell to Board of Directors

John Howell, Co-Founder and President of the ComSovereign Holding Corporation, the U.S.-based provider of 4G LTE Advanced and 5G-NR (Next Generation) ...

Dec 15, 2020, 09:00 ET Muscular Dystrophy Association Releases FAQs for the Neuromuscular Disease Community for Access to the COVID-19 Vaccines

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today released Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the COVID-19 vaccines specifically for the neuromuscular ...

Dec 03, 2020, 09:00 ET Nyheim Hines of the Indianapolis Colts to Wear Cleats for Muscular Dystrophy Association on Gameday Sunday, December 6

For the fifth-consecutive season, the National Football League (NFL) players will raise awareness for non-profit organizations and causes on the...

Nov 16, 2020, 09:00 ET Duchenne UK, Muscular Dystrophy Association and PPMD collaborate on $686,500 grant to develop easier way to measure whether new Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatments are working

In an unprecedented collaboration designed to speed research advances, Duchenne UK, the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and Parent Project...

Nov 12, 2020, 10:30 ET The Muscular Dystrophy Association Elects Renowned Medical Researcher and Scientist Donald S. Wood, PhD as President and CEO

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today announced it has elected Donald S. Wood, PhD, as President and Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Wood...

Oct 28, 2020, 09:00 ET Muscular Dystrophy Association Launches MOVR Visualization and Reporting Platform to Improve Patient Care and Accelerate Drug Discovery

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) announced today the launch of the neuroMuscular ObserVational Research (MOVR) Visualization and Reporting...

Oct 22, 2020, 09:00 ET The Marathon Stream for MDA Let's Play For A Cure Airs this Saturday, October 24, Headlined by Zedd with Special Guests missharvey and more

The final marathon stream for the Muscular Dystrophy Association's (MDA) MDA Let's Play For A Cure will air this Saturday, October 24, kicking off at ...
Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces Don Cheadle, Common, Cindy Crawford, Whitney Cummings, Stephen Curry, Zachary Levi, & Kelly Rowland To Join The MDA Kevin Hart Kids Telethon

Oct 20, 2020, 09:30 ET Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces Don Cheadle, Common, Cindy Crawford, Whitney Cummings, Stephen Curry, Zachary Levi, & Kelly Rowland To Join The MDA Kevin Hart Kids Telethon

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today announced that Don Cheadle, Common, Cindy Crawford, Whitney Cummings, Stephen Curry, Zachary Levi, and ...
Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces DJ Khaled, Daniel Levy, Leslie Mann, Gabrielle Union Wade, John David Washington & More Will Join The MDA Kevin Hart Kids Telethon Lineup

Oct 08, 2020, 09:30 ET Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces DJ Khaled, Daniel Levy, Leslie Mann, Gabrielle Union Wade, John David Washington & More Will Join The MDA Kevin Hart Kids Telethon Lineup

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today announced that Garcelle Beauvais, Aloe Blacc, Bryan Cranston, Adam Devine, Fat Joe, Liz Gillies, Aldis ...

Sep 30, 2020, 09:00 ET Muscular Dystrophy Association Awards Five Grants Totaling Over $1.6 Million for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Research

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) announced today the awarding of five new MDA grants totaling over $1.6 million toward research focused on...

Sep 29, 2020, 09:00 ET Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces MDA Let's Play For A Cure, A Multi-Week Streaming Event Featuring Special Guests Zedd, Voyboy, Trick2g, JonSandman, missharvey and More

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) announced today MDA Let's Play For A Cure, a multi-week streaming event to drive awareness and fundraising...

Sep 23, 2020, 09:00 ET Muscular Dystrophy Association Awards 15 Grants Totaling More Than $4 Million for Neuromuscular Disease Research

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) announced today the awarding of 15 new MDA grants totaling more than $4 million toward research focused on a ...

Sep 09, 2020, 09:00 ET Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces Relaunch of Iconic Telethon Hosted by Actor & Comedian Kevin Hart

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) announced today the relaunch of their legendary Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon with Kevin Hart joining as host....

Sep 01, 2020, 09:00 ET MDA Advocacy Institute - Facebook Live - Q&A: Accessible Voting in the 2020 Election for People with Disabilities -- Featuring U.S. Senator Bob Casey, Hosted by MDA's Kristin Stephenson, Friday, September 11 at 2:30pm ET

What: The Muscular Dystrophy Association's (MDA) Advocacy Institute invites you to join a special virtual conversation on Facebook Live featuring U.S....

Aug 25, 2020, 09:00 ET Muscular Dystrophy Association to Kick off "MDA National Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month" with Virtual Celebrations

September marks "MDA National Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month," an annual observance that raises awareness for more than 250,000 families across...

Aug 12, 2020, 09:00 ET YouTube Gaming Sensation JeromeASF Hosts Minecraft Charity Livestream for the Muscular Dystrophy Association

The Muscular Dystrophy Association today announced YouTube gaming sensation JeromeASF will host a charity livestream of his popular YouTube Channel...

Aug 03, 2020, 09:00 ET Jiffy Lube® Teams Up with Muscular Dystrophy Association for 9th Annual MUSCLE UP! Campaign to Fund Research and Care for Neuromuscular Community

Jiffy Lube and the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) are teaming up for the ninth annual MUSCLE UP!℠ campaign. Throughout the month of August,...

Jul 29, 2020, 10:07 ET International Association of Fire Fighters Launch Fill the Boot Virtual Fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy Association

As the COVID-19 pandemic affects communities across the United States, it has also impacted in-person fundraising for the Muscular Dystrophy...

Jul 21, 2020, 09:00 ET Facebook Live Q&A: Back-to-School in the Midst of COVID-19 Concerns for the Neuromuscular Disease Community with Dr. Christopher Rosa and Justin Moy on Friday, July 31 at 3pm ET

What: The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Frontline COVID-19 Response continues with a special virtual conversation on Facebook Live featuring...

Jun 16, 2020, 09:00 ET MDA's Annual Summer Camp for Children with Neuromuscular Diseases Launches Virtually for 65th Session

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today announced its annual summer camp, which services more 3,000 children ages 8 to 17 living with...

Jun 10, 2020, 10:06 ET MDA Frontline COVID-19 Response: Facebook Live Q&A to Protect the Neuromuscular Disease Community in Reopening with Dr. John W. Day on Monday, June 15 at 3pm

What: The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) invites you to join a special virtual conversation on Facebook Live featuring MDA Medical Consultant...