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Blog Post | Get Involved, Lifestyle

Experience the Power of Community at MDA In-Person Events

As MDA welcomes back a busy schedule of in-person events this year, there are a myriad of ways that individuals can come together and reap the benefits of time well…

Tags: Community, Fundraising, Muscle Walk, Team Momentum, Volunteers, Year of the Volunteer


Blog Post | Advocacy

MDA on the Hill 2023: Advocates Return to Washington, D.C.

We are back in person (and better than ever!) MDA National Ambassador Amy Shinneman, MDA National Ambassador Leah Z., and Advocate Reagan Imhoff at Hill Day. It’s been over three…

Tags: Accessible Air Travel, Advocacy Updates, Ambassadors


Blog Post | Advocacy, Get Involved, Personal Stories

The Trans New Hampshire Bike Ride: One Man’s Road to Advocacy

Nevin Steiner with his wife and two children. ESPN Digital Producer Nevin Steiner has found his life’s mission in sharing the message that “it’s not what you can’t do in…

Tags: Advocacy, Ambassadors, Community, Fundraising


Blog Post | Health, Lifestyle, Personal Stories

MDA Ambassador Guest Blog: Taking Care of Our Mental Health

I feel like our mental health is something we don’t discuss enough. I want to share how Muscular Dystrophy has affected my mental health, because honestly speaking, there have been…

Tags: Ambassador Guest Blog, Ambassadors, Amy, Community, Healthcare, Mental Health


Blog Post | Independence, Lifestyle

How to Feel Safe in Your Home

Choose the right home security system to make people with neuromuscular diseases and other disabilities safer in their homes.

Tags: Featured Content, Technology


Blog Post | Get Involved, Lifestyle

Drink One for Dane: A Legacy of Love

Brothers Travis and Dane Boersma stand in front of a coffee pushcart in downtown Grants Pass, OR. Anyone who has had the opportunity to visit one of the over 700…

Tags: Community, Fundraising


Featured Article | Finding a Diagnosis, Health, Personal Stories

Talking About a Diagnosis Is a Personal Decision

When considering telling friends and family about a diagnosis, here are best practices and how to handle questions.

Tags: Featured Content, Parenting, Relationships, Thrive 365


Featured Article | Get Involved, Personal Stories

Teen Inspires His Uncles to Fundraise For MDA

Two uncles find creative ways to fundraise for MDA and support their nephew with Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD).

Tags: Fill the Boot, Fundraising, Lasting Impression, Summer Camp, Volunteers


Featured Article | Personal Stories

A Musical Spreads Muscular Dystrophy Awareness

Actor, director, and composer Jess Westman explains why he made a musical about living with muscular dystrophy.

Tags: College, Featured Content, From Where I Sit, Young Adults


Featured Article | Independence, Lifestyle

Tips for Adults With Disabilities Who Want to Live on Their Own

Adults with disabilities who want to live independently are finding that community services and self-advocacy can help them get their own place.

Tags: Community, Featured Content, Finance, Resources, Transitions, Young Adults