Together with our generous supporters, MDA is fighting to free kids and adults from the harm of muscle-debilitating diseases so they can live longer and grow stronger.
We need caring individuals like you to help us bring more treatments, the best care, and life-changing support to families today.
Thank you for your support of MDA and taking the time to help them make a difference in the lives of those struggling with neuromuscular diseases.
Our son Mike was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy shortly after birth. Thanks to MDA he has always gotten the care he needs over the past 13 years. Every six months we have the opportunity to attend MDA's muscle clinic in Denver. We meet with many doctors and specialists that work together to coordinate his care. They also take the time to make sure our family is doing well and able to cope with the challenges of caring for someone with a neuromuscular disease. They care for their patients and their families.
This past year we lost Mike's sister due to complications of her disability. MDA reached out and offered us support during this difficult time and made sure we were okay. I can't tell you how much that meant to us.
One of the greatest things MDA does for our son is summer camp. He LOVES camp and I'm sure he would go more than once a year if he could. At camp he has the chance to make new friends, enjoy the outdoors and forget about the challenges of his disease. Last year, a few of the counselors carried him up to the top of the hill that overlooks camp so he could see the view. When I asked him what he likes about camp the most he said "I like to make friends that are just like me because they understand." It's a special place and we are so grateful for everyone involved in making it a success for these kids.
These are just a few of the ways MDA has made an impact on our family. What a great organization to be a part of! Again thank you for your support of MDA and taking the time out of your busy schedule to give that support. By small things great things are accomplished!
Sincerely,
The Coppinger Family
MDA is leading the fight to free individuals - and the families who love them - from the harmful effects of muscular dystrophy, ALS and related muscle-debilitating diseases that take away physical strength, independence and life. We use our collective strength to help kids and adults live longer and grow stronger by finding research breakthroughs across diseases; caring for individuals from day one; and empowering families with services and support in hometowns across America.
Learn how you can fund cures, find care or champion the cause at mda.org.
The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is a nonprofit health agency that was founded in 1950. MDA is dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education.
MDA combats neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive medical and support services, and far-reaching professional and public health education. With national headquarters in Chicago, MDA has 88 local offices across the country, sponsors some 200 Care Centers and supports more than 300 research projects around the world.
MDA is the nation's largest nongovernmental funder of scientific research seeking better treatments and cures for the more than 40 neuromuscular diseases in its program. MDA has funded the discovery of the genetic underpinnings of almost all diseases in its program - including the muscular dystrophies, spinal muscular atrophy, ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease) and several other neuromuscular diseases - and treatments based on this knowledge are being developed, with support from MDA.
The Association's comprehensive services program includes diagnostic and follow-up medical consultations, flu shots, support groups, MDA summer camps for youngsters, a national medical equipment program, assistance with equipment repairs and modifications, and resource referrals.
Through its national advocacy program, MDA works to make life better for people with muscular dystrophy and related muscle diseases by providing representation in matters of public policy and research advancement, nationally and internationally; and facilitating active involvement in these areas by the people it serves.
Organization name
Muscular Dystrophy Association
other names
MDA
1950
Category
Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
1685 S. Colorado Blvd, Unit S, Box 193Headquarters
161 N Clark Street Suite 3550Mailing
1685 S. Colorado Blvd., Unit S, Box 193Denver County, CO, US
IL, US