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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: Community, Equipment and Assistive Devices, Finance, Healthcare, In Case You Missed It, Research, Resources, Travel
One Family’s Decades of Dedication to MDA Summer Camp
Craig Helget and his brother, Terry Helget, at MDA Summer Camp in 1985. The Helget family has been volunteering at MDA Summer Camp for more than four decades. It all…
Tags: Community, Relationships, Summer Camp, Volunteers
Quest Podcast: Finding Joy in the Midst of Change
In this Quest Podcast episode, we chat with MDA Ambassador Jess Westman about embracing individuality and finding joy in our lives as paths and priorities change. The activist, actor, composer,…
Tags: College, Community, Education, Mental Health, Relationships, Young Adults
Clinical Research Opportunity: LION-CS101 a Phase 1/2 Study of AB-1003 in Adults with LGMD2I/R9
Researchers at AskBio are seeking adults with genetically confirmed limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) type 2I/R9 to participate in a phase 1/2 clinical trial (LION-CS101) to evaluate the safety and tolerability of…
Simply Stated: Updates in Neuromuscular Junction (NMJ) Disorders
The neuromuscular junction (NMJ) disorders are a group of conditions that disrupt the communication between motor neurons and muscles, resulting in muscle weakness, fatigue, problems with movement and mobility, and, in…
Tags: Simply Stated
Pro Tips to Add More Movement to Your Day
Adding more movement or physical activity to each day is a common goal among people living with neuromuscular disease. However, muscle fatigue, weakness, and limited strength or range of motion…
Tags: Community, Staying Active
Essential Gear for Traveling with a Disability
Discover essential gear to pack for a smooth trip when traveling with a disability, from mobility aids to adaptive equipment.
Insights by Ira: A Celebration of the Best of MDA Center Care Physicians
Prior to the start of 2025, I began the usual and customary exercise of establishing professional and personal goals for the new year. While I have many goals this year,…
Tags: Ambassadors, Healthcare, Insights by Ira, Ira, MDA Ambassadors, MDA Care Centers, MDA National Ambassador Blog, Resources
Making an Impact on Day 1 of the MDA Clinical and Scientific Conference
The first day of the 2025 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference featured stirring opening remarks, research awards, and a keynote by the former FDA Commissioner.
Celebrating 25 Years of Impact: MDA’s Wings Over Wall Street Gala Honors Leaders in ALS Research and Advocacy
For a quarter of a century, MDA’s Wings Over Wall Street has brought the ALS community together in New York City, raising millions of dollars to advance research and improve…
Tags: Caregiving, Community, Drug Development, Healthcare, Innovation, MDA'S Wings Over Wall Street, Relationships