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Help Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus Read the current COVID-19 recommendations for the Neuromuscular Community. Read Now Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video tag. -- First Name Last Name Email What We Do Since 1950, we've spearheaded efforts to transform the lives of people with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases. We fund groundbreaking research for promising treatments and provide families with the highest quality care from the best doctors in the country. Innovations in Science We are accelerating the delivery of treatments and cures. Explore the Science Innovations in Care We provide services that help people affected by neuromuscular disease. Experience the Care The freedom to walk, to talk, to run and play. To laugh, to hug, to eat — even breathe. Each day these freedoms are taken away from kids and adults with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases that weaken muscle strength and limit mobility. Together we can change that. About Neuromuscular Diseases City or State or Zip Find MDA in Your Community Get Involved There are many ways to get involved with MDA. Whether you’re looking to create a fundraiser, host a game night, volunteer at a camp, run a marathon, or advocate for the cause, the ways to get involved are endless. Start a Fundraiser Participate in an Event Become a Volunteer Raise Your Voice Ways to Get Involved Burn Boot Camp Bands Together for MDA US House Passes Newborn Screening Reauthorization Register Now to Attend MDA’s Public Policy and Advocacy Conference Researchers Look to Treat Genetic Disease at its Source Visit Our Blog Recent News Mar 23, 2020 Invitae and Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Expand Access to No-Charge Genetic Testing in the U.S. and Canada MDA to offer Invitae's Detect Muscular Dystrophy program in 150 care centers Read More Mar 12, 2020 Muscular Dystrophy Association Launches MDA Let's Play, A Community Fundraising Platform for Gaming LordMinion777 To Host First MDA Game-a-thon March 15, 1-7pm (ET) - First MDA Game Night March 21, 7-10pm (ET) - MDA Fundraising at E-sports... Read More Feb 18, 2020 Muscular Dystrophy Association Rolls Out 38th Annual MDA Shamrocks Campaign with Retailers Nationwide More than 20,000 retailers support fundraising campaign to transform the lives of people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related... Read More Jan 28, 2020 Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces 2020-2021 National Ambassador Ethan LyBrand from Alabama Ethan's goals are to find a cure for all types of muscular dystrophy, help people get the healthcare they need when they need it and make... Read More See Recent News Meet Our Partners These friends are helping give strength to MDA families. Meet Them All Join Us Sign up to receive email updates on volunteer opportunities and the impact you’re making for families. First Name Last Name Email MDA Resource Center: We’re Here For You Our trained specialists are here to provide one-on-one support for every part of your journey. Send a message below or call us at 1-833-ASK-MDA1 (1-833-275-6321). If you live outside the U.S., we may be able to connect you to muscular dystrophy groups in your area, but MDA services are only available in the U.S. Request Services...