Celebrating 25 Years of Impact: MDA’s Wings Over Wall Street Gala Honors Leaders in ALS Research and Advocacy

For a quarter of a century, MDA’s Wings Over Wall Street has brought the ALS community together in New York City, raising millions of dollars to advance research and improve care. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the annual benefit, an evening dedicated to honoring extraordinary individuals who are driving progress in the fight…

MDA Ambassador Guest Blog: Make Sense? Say Yes!

Grace LoPiccolo, 21, of St. Louis, Missouri, was diagnosed with CMT-1A at the age of nine. She currently attends Saint Louis University majoring in Bioethics and Health Studies, and  Catholic studies. She is currently a Junior but ultimately plans on attending law school and pursuing a field in health and disability policy. Additionally, at Saint…

Five Tips to Increase Socialization this Spring

Increasing socialization, cultivating meaningful relationships and friendships, and limiting isolation or loneliness in an increasingly remote world is a desire – and challenge – for many adults. Individuals living with disabilities sometimes face additional barriers of physical accessibility and social inclusion in their pursuit of a healthy and fulfilling social life. Add to that a…

In Case You Missed It…

Quest Media is an innovative adaptive lifestyle platform from MDA. With the power of this platform, we foster awareness and empowerment and have important conversations with experts, thought leaders, and members of the neuromuscular disease community about topics that matter to them and to the larger community of individuals with disabilities. With so many valuable…

Quest Podcast: PJ’s Protocol: A Lifesaving Procedure Fueled by Love

In this episode of Quest Podcast, we chat with three pillars of the Duchenne muscular dystrophy community who are here with us on the 10th anniversary of PJ’s protocol. First, we have Brian Nicholoff whose son’s untimely passing was the catalyst for the creation of PJ’s protocol. Next is Amy Aikens whose son’s life was…

MDA Ambassador Guest Blog: Finding My Way to a Sober and Healthy Way of Living

Cassidy Nilles is 35 years old and lives in Illinois. Cassidy lives with Limb Girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) type 2J. She lives with her daughter, Capri, and their maltipoo, Mila, in a ranch-style home that they share with her parents. After spending 10 years as a cosmetologist doing hair in both Los Angeles and Illinois,…

Accommodations and Independence: Spreading My Wings on Campus

Sydney Bryant lives in Illinois with her parents. She loves to travel and plans to work as an air traffic controller. A few years ago, Sydney had the honor of having her wish granted by Make-A-Wish and traveled to Hawaii, where she had an amazing time. Sydney lives with an unspecified mitochondrial depletion. My first…

From the Ski Slopes to the Spirit of Inclusion

Sean Marihugh found his calling as an adaptive ski instructor who reminds people that the outdoors is for everybody.

Why You Should Practice Shared Healthcare Decision-Making

Practicing shared decision-making with your healthcare provider helps you steer your care journey with confidence

Milestone Moment: A Look Back at the First Gene Therapy Trial for DMD

In 2006, MDA funded the first gene therapy trial for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, paving the way for more neuromuscular disease treatments.

Quest Media is an innovative adaptive lifestyle platform from MDA. With the power of this platform, we foster awareness and empowerment and have important conversations with experts, thought leaders, and members of the neuromuscular disease community about topics that matter to them and to the larger community of individuals with disabilities. 

QUEST PODCAST

The Quest podcast, proudly presented by the Muscular Dystrophy Association, is part of the Quest family of content. Hosted by Quest Editor-in-Chief, motivational speaker and writer Mindy Henderson.

Episode 50- PJ’s Protocol: A Lifesaving Procedure Fueled by Love

In this episode of Quest Podcast, we chat with three pillars of the Duchenne muscular dystrophy community who are here with us on the 10th anniversary of PJ’s protocol. First, we have Brian Nicholoff whose son’s untimely passing was the catalyst for the creation of PJ’s protocol. Next is Amy Aikens whose son’s life was…

Episode 49- Navigating Romance with MDA Ambassadors

In this episode of Quest Podcast, we chat with three of our MDA Ambassadors. Nora is a passionate animal advocate and lives with Selenon (SEPN1)-related myopathy (RM). Justin is a disability advocate and an Operations Manager and lives with Limb-girdle Muscular Dystrophy and K.L. is an entrepreneur, poker professional, and influencer living with Spinal Muscular…

Episode 48- Living with Intention and Creating a More Beautiful Life

In this Quest Podcast episode, we chat with a certified Life Coach who lives with spinal muscular atrophy. Amber Bosselman has devoted her career to providing living skills for individuals with physical disabilities and helping them find personal fulfillment and develop strategies to improve their lives and reach their goals. Amber joins us to share…