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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…
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…
Tags: Ambassadors, Community, Employment, Healthcare, In Case You Missed It, Parenting, Quest Podcast, Relationships, Research, Resources
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,…
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,…
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…
Tags: Ambassadors, College, Community, Education, MDA College Scholarships, Mental Health, Travel, Year of Independence, Young Adults
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.
Volunteers Make a Big Impact on the MDA Community
MDA has always received vital support from volunteers, with almost 2,000 people volunteering at MDA events in the past year.
Stem Cell Innovations Drive Advances in Muscle Regeneration
MDA plays a key role in a new frontier of medicine looking into how to regenerate muscles lost to neuromuscular disease.
Tags: Clinical Trials, Featured Content, Innovation, MDA Clinical and Scientific Conference, Research, Research Advances