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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,...
April 17, 2024 09:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association and Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance Announce Collaborative Research Grant Using Novel Gene Editing Technology to Address Root Cause of Friedreich’s Ataxia Disease

New York, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) announced today a collaborative grant for $300,000 awarded to...
April 10, 2024 09:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

International Association of Fire Fighters & Affiliates Launch ‘Fill the Boot’ Fundraisers Nationwide for Muscular Dystrophy Association

New York, April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) celebrates 70 years of partnership with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) kicking off more...
March 25, 2024 09:49 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Burn Boot Camp and Muscular Dystrophy Association Team Up for 8th Annual 'Be Their Muscle' Philanthropic Event

Charlotte, North Carolina, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Burn Boot Camp, a leading boutique fitness franchise, has teamed up with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) for its eighth annual...
March 21, 2024 19:45 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Funding of Foundational Research Leads to New FDA Approved Treatment Duvyzat (givinostat) for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

New York, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association’s funding of foundational research leads to new drug approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Duvyzat...
March 13, 2024 09:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

NFL Running Back Nyheim Hines Supports Nation's Largest St. Patrick’s Day Fundraising Campaign to Benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association

New York, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today announced its continued partnership with Nyheim Hines -- an NFL running back who has agreed to a new...
February 29, 2024 07:18 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Applauds Landmark Proposal on Accessible Air Travel at The White House

Washington, DC, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WASHINGTON, DC – February 29, 2024 – Today marks a historic moment as the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) stands witness to a groundbreaking...
February 15, 2024 09:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Brooke Eby, ALS Patient and Advocate, to deliver Keynote Address at 2024 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference

New York, Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today announced Brooke Eby will be the keynote speaker at the 2024 MDA Clinical & Scientific...
February 01, 2024 08:46 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces Seven Recipient Organizations of Advocacy Collaboration Grants

New York, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) announced $140,000 in funding from its MDA Advocacy Collaboration Grant Program, awarding the following...
January 30, 2024 09:59 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces Recipient of 2024 MDA Legacy Award for Achievement in Research, is Jeffrey Chamberlain, Ph.D., Leading Professor in Gene Therapy

New York, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today announced Jeffrey Chamberlain, Ph.D., a leading professor in gene therapy focused on Duchenne muscular...