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September 09, 2024 09:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

MDA Kickstart Program Launches for Ultra-Rare Neuromuscular Disease Drug Development

New York, Sept. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) announced today a new research program called MDA Kickstart for Ultra-Rare Neuromuscular Disease. The MDA...
August 26, 2024 08:58 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

MDA Kicks Off Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month in September with ‘30 Days of Strength’ Campaign with Hundreds of Events to Advance Research and Care for the Neuromuscular Disease Community

New York, Aug. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- September marks the kick-off of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) ‘National Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month’ to raise awareness and critical...
August 19, 2024 09:15 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association International Association of Fire Fighters Launch 420 Fill the Boot Fundraisers in Cities Across America Labor Day Weekend for the Muscular Dystrophy Association

New York, Aug. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) in partnership with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) kick off more than 420 Fill the Boot...
July 30, 2024 11:53 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Registration Now Open for the 2025 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference Featuring the Latest Innovations in Neuromuscular Disease Research and Care with Global Leaders, March 16-19 in Dallas, TX

New York, July 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), convener of the largest global gathering of the neuromuscular disease community, announced today that...
June 20, 2024 18:42 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Applauds Expanded US FDA Approval of ELEVIDYS Gene Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Patients Ages 4 and Above

New York, June 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) celebrates the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s expanded approval of ELEVIDYS (delandistrogene...
May 21, 2024 09:07 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Impact to End ALS Continues with Fourth Annual Lou Gehrig Day at Major League Baseball Games

New York, May 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is gathering its extended community at Major League Baseball (MLB) parks across the United States, uniting ALS...
May 20, 2024 09:15 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

MDA's Pinup & Roundup Campaigns Kick Off Across the Nation to Support Summer Camp for Kids and Young Adults Living with Neuromuscular Diseases

New York, May 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) announced today the launch of its annual MDA Summer Camp retail fundraising campaign, in collaboration with over...
May 15, 2024 14:57 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Celebrates Historic Advancements in Accessible Air Travel as Congress Passes FAA Reauthorization

Washington, D.C., May 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) celebrates a landmark achievement in accessible air travel as Congress grants final passage to the...
April 29, 2024 09:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Launches ALS Awareness Month with Public Service Announcement ‘Answering the Call’

New York, April 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today announced programming and fundraising events in support of people living with Amyotrophic Lateral...
April 23, 2024 08:49 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Launches ‘Access The Vote’ Campaign to Amplify Rights of Accessible Voting

Washington, D.C., April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is proud to announce the launch of its latest MDA Advocacy initiative, the ‘Access The Vote’ Campaign,...