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Blog Post | Lifestyle

Back-to-School Beauty Hacks with Wheelchair Barbie

Madison Lawson is passionate about hair, make-up, and fashion, and the importance of inclusivity in the fashion and beauty industry. Born with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), she became interested in…

Tags: Community, Year of Independence, Young Adults


Blog Post | Health, Science + Research

Clinical Trial Alert: Phase 2 Study of Oral Ifetroban in Individuals with DMD

Researchers at Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. are seeking boys and men living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) to participate in a phase 2 clinical trial to evaluate the safety, and efficacy of…

Tags: Clinical Trial Alert, Clinical Trials, Drug Development, Exon Skipping, Research


Blog Post | Health, Independence, Lifestyle, Personal Stories

August is National Make-a-Will Month

When most people think of August, they think of the end of summer and back to school, but did you know that August is also National Make-a-Will month?  Whether you’re…

Tags: Mental Health, Relationships


Blog Post | Independence, Lifestyle, Personal Stories

Quest for Success: Jason Morgan

As the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) continues our commitment to empowering people living with neuromuscular disease, we are excited to share our 2022 blog series: “Quest for Success”. Success looks…

Tags: College, Community, Education, Quest for Success, Summer Camp, Year of Independence


Blog Post | Lifestyle, Personal Stories

National Ambassador Shares the Value of Friendship

Amy and Shelli It’s an honor to be able to share my thoughts on friendship and what that means to me to celebrate friendship day! For those of you who…

Tags: Ambassadors, Community, Relationships, Staying Active


Blog Post | Advocacy, Independence, Lifestyle

Navigating School Supports with MDA

As the days become longer and the fireflies come out to play, it might be hard to start thinking about the new school year right around the corner.  But when…

Tags: Education, MDA Resource Center, Parenting, Resources


Blog Post | Get Involved

Trans-NH Bike Ride’s 35th Anniversary Event Makes an Impact

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today announced that the 35th Annual Trans New Hampshire Bike Ride (TNHBR) held on June 25, starting and ending at the Portsmouth Senior Center in Portsmouth,…

Tags: Community, Fundraising, Staying Active, Volunteers


Blog Post | Independence, Lifestyle

The Smart Way to Use Savings Accounts

Money kept in savings accounts pulls double duty: It’s accessible to address urgent, unexpected expenses, and it’s also a key component of a long-term investment strategy. In the face of…

Tags: Featured Content, Finance, Resources


Blog Post | Advocacy, Get Involved, Independence

Top 5 Reasons to Attend MDA’s Virtual Summit & Hill Day

We’re back! After a 3-year hiatus, advocates are going back to Capitol Hill, but this time virtually. We’re excited to announce that the MDA Advocacy Institute: Virtual Summit and Hill Day will…

Tags: Advocacy Updates, Community, Year of Independence


Blog Post | Independence, Lifestyle, Personal Stories

Quest for Success: Corinne Grgas

As the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) continues our commitment to empowering people living with neuromuscular disease, we are excited to share our 2022 blog series: “Quest for Success”. Success looks…

Tags: College, Education, Employment, Quest for Success, Year of Independence