'Shambassadors' inspire Shamrock programs to be the best they can be
posted on January 1, 2012 - 2:45pm
In the weeks surrounding St. Patrick’s Day, all across the country, participating retailers sell green and gold clover-shaped MDA Shamrocks mobiles for $1 and $5.
The immensely popular Shamrocks fundraising program — which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year — has grown in income every single year, even during economic downturns, says Brian Hunter, MDA vice president of business development...
posted on January 1, 2012 - 12:14pm
On a beautiful autumn day in September, six accomplished adults came to Washington, D.C., representing the voice and experience of hundreds of others who share the common experience of being adults living with “pediatric-onset” neuromuscular disorders.
“We were the generation that was hoped for — and now we’re here,” said Vance Taylor, 33, a homeland security consultant from Washington, D.C., who...
posted on January 1, 2012 - 12:09pm
MDA Art Collection turns 20
The year is 1992 …
posted on January 1, 2012 - 12:08pm
This is my last Keeping in Touch column for Quest magazine. After nearly 55 years of service to MDA, I decided to retire, effective December 31, 2011.
Curing muscular dystrophy has been a labor of love for me and will continue to be a focus in my life. But, at age 82, I’ve been contemplating retirement for the past few years, and I believe now is the right time for me to step aside and let others...
MDA’s 2011 Personal Achievement Award recipient for Montana has Dejerine-Sottas disease, helps others with disabilities
posted on October 3, 2011 - 3:53pm
When talking with Leanne Beers of Missoula, Mont., you can’t help thinking that this is one upbeat, optimistic woman.
“Even though you have muscular dystrophy, or any limitation for that matter,” she says, “it doesn’t mean you can’t accomplish the goals you want. You just may have to go about it differently. There’s no reason you can’t be happy and thrive on life.”
Caring and dedicated amateur chef receives top honor posthumously
posted on October 1, 2011 - 3:34pm
Wherever he went, Scott Crane spread joy.
At the Corner Bakery Café where he worked, he was known for being helpful and kind. When he volunteered for MDA and other organizations, he was always upbeat and enthusiastic. Even during long hospital stays due to respiratory issues, he remained cheerful and positive.
“Spread smiles to everybody everywhere each and every day,” was one of his mantras.
Lock-Ups generate good fun while raising awareness, funds for research and services
posted on October 1, 2011 - 3:30pm
Shocking as it seems, some of the most upstanding business people in your community recently may have spent time in jail.
And they may be headed back there too.
They’re not in a real jail, of course, but in a fun jail from which they can’t escape until their “bail” (donations to MDA) is raised.
Throughout the year, MDA Lock-Up events are held around the country, making them the Association’s...
