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Blog Post | Independence, Lifestyle, Personal Stories

MDA National Ambassador Blog- Insights by Ira: An Appetite for Independence

Crème Brulee Prepared by Ira Walker Crème Brulee. It’s a creamy French dessert custard that is presented commonly in a small round ramekin. That’s the crème…but what about the brulee?  To…

Tags: Ambassadors, Independence, Insights by Ira, Ira


Blog Post | Get Involved, Lifestyle, Personal Stories

MDA Ambassador Guest Blog: Pursuing Personal Passion Day by Day

Diagnosed with myotonic muscular dystrophy in adulthood, Thad is passionate about nature and exploring all that North Carolina has to offer. His newest project is cultivating mushrooms. Sixteen years ago, I…

Tags: Ambassador Guest Blog, Ambassadors, Community, Relationships


Blog Post | Advocacy, Get Involved

MDA’s 2024 Advocacy Agenda

As we embark on a new year, MDA’s commitment to changing public policy and truly empowering the neuromuscular community remains the same. MDA advocates accomplished a lot last year,  and…

Tags: Accessible Air Travel, Advocacy Updates, Newborn Screening


Blog Post | Independence, Lifestyle, Personal Stories

Episode 37- How to find Meaning and Fulfillment with Isaac Banks

In this Quest Podcast episode, we chat with one of Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Ambassadors, Isaac Banks about finding fulfillment in our lives as we skyrocket into 2024. As a certified…

Tags: Relationships


Blog Post | Independence, Personal Stories

Raising Rare Disease Awareness by Design

Graphic Designer and MDA Board of Directors member, Matt Plummer Increased awareness, the dedication of advocates, and innovations in research have brought progress to the treatment landscape of rare disease.…

Tags: Community, Fundraising, Shamrocks


Blog Post | Get Involved, Independence, Lifestyle, Personal Stories

MDA Ambassador Guest Blog: Finding Fulfillment in Retirement

MDA Ambassador Mike Huddleston Mike Huddleston is 60 years old. He is originally from California and now lives in Severn, MD.  Mike was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) Type…

Tags: Ambassador Guest Blog, Ambassadors, Community, Relationships, Staying Active, Travel, Year of Independence


Blog Post | Advocacy

5 Reasons to Join Our MDA Advocacy Focus Groups

MDA Advocacy offers many ways to get involved in the advocacy process. Our primary goal is to empower people living with neuromuscular disease to live, work, and play while leading…

Tags: Advocacy Updates, Community


Blog Post | Lifestyle

MDA National Ambassador Blog-Letters from Leah: Hello 2024

MDA National Ambassador Leah Z. Hello friends, As we say goodbye to 2023, we welcome a New Year. I am so excited to see what 2024 has in store! I…

Tags: Ambassadors, Leah, Letters From Leah


Blog Post | Health, Science + Research

Announcing the 2024 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference Agenda

The 2024 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference is just around the corner. We’re looking forward to you joining us, as we showcase groundbreaking research and clinical accomplishments by dedicated professionals…

Tags: Gene Therapy, Healthcare, Innovation, MDA Clinical and Scientific Conference, Research


Blog Post | Science + Research

9 Questions to Ask Before Joining a Clinical Trial

Experts recommend asking these nine questions before joining a clinical trial so you know what to expect.

Tags: Clinical Trials, Featured Content, Gene Therapy, MDA Care Centers, Research