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Blog Post | Advocacy, Get Involved, Health, Inclusion, Independence, Lifestyle, Personal Stories

Episode 36- Wrapping Up 2023 with Leah and Amy

In this Quest Podcast episode, we chat with Muscular Dystrophy Association’s National Ambassadors, Leah Z., and Amy Shinneman. Amy feels that connecting and sharing her story with others through MDA…

Tags: Ambassadors, Amy, Community, Genetic Testing, Healthcare, Leah, Mental Health, Relationships, Staying Active, Young Adults


Blog Post | Finding a Diagnosis, Health, Science + Research

Simply Stated: Research Updates in Leigh Syndrome

Leigh syndrome is a rare, neurodegenerative disorder caused by defects in the mitochondria, the energy-producing structures within our cells. This disorder often begins in infancy or early childhood and causes…

Tags: Clinical Trial Alert, Clinical Trials, Drug Development, Education, Healthcare, Innovation, MDA Care Centers, MDA Resource Center, Research, Resources, Simply Stated


Blog Post | Lifestyle

Holiday Traditions to Make Your Season Happier

Holiday traditions are a special way to create meaningful memories while also making the busy holiday season a little happier and brighter. Celebrating special traditions, either on your own or…

Tags: Community


Blog Post | Get Involved, Lifestyle

Celebration and Gratitude for the Year of the Volunteer

Wendi Dressen, Senior Director of MDA Volunteer Programs As 2023 draws to a close, we look back on the many opportunities that we have had to recognize, appreciate, and celebrate…

Tags: Community, Relationships, Summer Camp, Volunteers, Year of the Volunteer


Blog Post | Advocacy, Get Involved, Health, Inclusion, Independence, Lifestyle, Personal Stories

Reflections on Serving as MDA National Ambassador

Amy Shinneman speaking at the MDA Clinical and Scientific conference In some ways it seems the last two years have flown by, and I was just barely getting started serving…

Tags: Ambassadors, Amy, Community, MDA Clinical and Scientific Conference, Relationships, Staying Active


Blog Post | Get Involved, Personal Stories

A Thank You to MDA Volunteers for the Incredible Joy and Hope They Spread

During this season of Thanksgiving, and throughout The Year of the Volunteer, MDA strives to acknowledge and honor the incredible impact our volunteers have on the families we serve. MDA’s…

Tags: Ambassadors, Community, Relationships, Summer Camp, Volunteers, Year of the Volunteer


Blog Post | Advocacy

MDA Advocacy Update: Latest News on Federal Benefit Programs

As we approach the end of another year, the MDA Advocacy Team provides a recap of some of the most significant developments and expected changes with federal financial benefit programs…

Tags: Advocacy Updates, Finance, Insurance, Resources


Featured Article | Independence, Personal Stories

2023 Quest Media Photo Contest Winners

See the winning reader photos from the 2023 Quest Media Photo Contest.

Tags: Community, Featured Content, Lasting Impression, Staying Active, Travel


Featured Article | Personal Stories

My Myotonic Dystrophy Journey

Emily Blume shares her diagnostic journey discovering how she inherited and how to live with myotonic dystrophy (MD).

Tags: Featured Content, From Where I Sit, Genetic Testing


Blog Post | Finding a Diagnosis, Health

6 Questions to Ask Your Doctor to Get a Diagnosis

When doctors don’t know what you have, ask your healthcare providers these important questions to help them get to a diagnosis.

Tags: Featured Content, Healthcare