posted on January 1, 2009 - 3:43pm
Ms. Wheelchair Michigan spreads message of self-advocacy and inclusion
Former National Goodwill Ambassador receives MDA's top award
posted on November 1, 2007 - 4:16pm
As a 6-year-old in the first grade, Mike Neufeldt used an orange Pony scooter to keep up with classmates on the playground and in gym class. After attending an MDA Harley-Davidson event, where one of the drivers gave him some decals, Neufeldt proudly plastered the company’s bar and shield on the back of his ride, and when kids inevitably asked if Harley-Davidson had made his scooter, Neufeldt...
Chester Kahapea, once the jubilant face of Hawaii’s statehood, now adjusts to life with ALS
posted on September 7, 2009 - 9:00pm
Men with Duchenne MD find independence within their reach
posted on October 1, 2002 - 11:33am
Recently, the dad of a young boy with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) was trying to explain to a child psychologist about certain educational choices his son needed to make in order to be well prepared for adulthood.
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.
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.
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...
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...
'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...
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.
