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What We Do Since 1950, we've spearheaded efforts to transform the lives of people with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases. We fund groundbreaking research for promising treatments and provide families with the highest quality care from the best doctors in the country. Innovations in Science We are accelerating the delivery of treatments and cures. Explore the Science

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The freedom to walk, to talk, to run and play. To laugh, to hug, to eat — even breathe. Each day these freedoms are taken away from kids and adults with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases that weaken muscle strength and limit mobility. Together we can change that. About Neuromuscular Diseases

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Recent News Facebook Live Q&A on COVID-19 Vaccine Development and Impact on Clinical Trials for the Neuromuscular Community Featuring Dr. Jeffrey Statland, KUMedical Center and Dr. David Swerdlow, Pfizer Hosted, hosted by MDA’S Sharon Hesterlee, Ph.D. Thursday,... Read More Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces Relaunch of Iconic Telethon Hosted by Actor & Comedian Kevin Hart The MDA Kevin Hart Kids Telethon Will Air October 24, 2020 at 8pm ET Benefitting the Muscular Dystrophy Association and Help From the Hart... Read More MDA Advocacy Institute - Facebook Live - Q&A: Accessible Voting in the 2020 Election for People with Disabilities -- Featuring U.S. Senator Bob The MDA Advocacy Institute invites you to join a special virtual conversation on Facebook Live. Read More Muscular Dystrophy Association to Kick off "MDA National Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month" with Virtual Celebrations Labor Day Weekend fundraising campaigns will support MDA's mission to transform the lives of people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS,... Read More See Recent News

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