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.”
Canines that don't make the cut at other service-animal training programs are welcome at Phoenix Assistance Dogs
posted on August 26, 2011 - 2:15pm
From the moment Linzey Zoccola received her first service dog at age 16, she knew what she wanted to do with her life.
Zoccola has type 2 spinal muscular atrophy and has used a power chair since the age of 4. She has always been strongly independent, but having a service dog was a revelation.
Here was a creature that not only brought her joy and companionship, but also helped her perform tasks at...
Deadline is Aug. 31, 2011, to nominate 'Community Champions' who have been MDA volunteers or have supported someone with a muscle disease
posted on June 29, 2011 - 4:25pm
Do you know an exceptional kid between the age of 6 and 17 who has volunteered for MDA or supported someone with a neuromuscular disease? Here’s your chance to nominate him or her for some well-deserved recognition.
WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) and MDA are looking for two Community Champions this summer: young people who have demonstrated “exceptional commitment” to supporting MDA or who...
Life is hard but full of love at this small center run by the families of Nepalese boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy
posted on June 23, 2011 - 3:29pm
“I have a degree in biochemistry, and no experience in physiotherapy.” I kept reminding myself of this fact as Suse, a volunteer from Germany, and I first walked into the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) Centre for Boys in Bhaktapur, Nepal.
posted on January 1, 2011 - 3:43pm
I always knew I was different. I couldn’t do what the other kids could do even though I was an active, outdoors kind of boy. I was always slower running the bases at sandlot baseball and slower on my bicycle than the other kids in the neighborhood. I tried hard, but I just couldn’t keep up. The doctor told my parents that there was nothing to worry about. All I had was flat feet.
Sports, academics and community service are all in a day’s work for Ben Carpenter, age 15
posted on October 30, 2010 - 4:49pm
Ben Carpenter, a young man with many talents.
Don’t be surprised if, in a few years, you hear about some fascinating new amusement park rides. And don’t be surprised if a young man named Ben Carpenter proves to be the genius behind the design of those rides.
posted on October 1, 2010 - 3:15pm
MDA has just launched a lively new national campaign that’s putting more muscle power into fundraising efforts for the Association’s research and services programs.
