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2024 MDA Advocacy Collaboration Grantees are Working Towards Change
Advocacy for the neuromuscular disease community is just one of the key ways MDA works to support the neuromuscular disease community. To expand our impact and undertake projects of importance…
Tags: Advocacy Updates, MDA Advocacy
Quest Podcast: Navigating Romance with MDA Ambassadors
In this episode of Quest Podcast, we chat with three of our MDA Ambassadors. Nora is a passionate animal advocate and lives with Selenon (SEPN1)-related myopathy (RM). Justin is a…
Tags: Ambassadors, Caregiving, Community, MDA Ambassador Program, MDA Ambassadors, Relationships, Young Adults
MDA Ambassador Guest Blog: More Than a Mold: Building Authentic Love and Relationships
K.L. Cleeton is an entrepreneur, poker professional, and social media influencer committed to empowering individuals to realize their potential. He focuses on startup development and motivates others to overcome their…
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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…
International Day of Women and Girls in Science: MDA’s Spotlight on Dr. Kathryn Moss
In recognition of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is honored and excited to highlight the career and accomplishments of Dr. Kathryn Moss,…
Tags: College, Community, Innovation, Research, Research Advances
MDA Ambassador Guest Blog: The Intersectionality of Identities as a Black Woman Living with a Disability
Gabrielle Runyon is a 22-year-old Kentucky native who currently goes to the illustrious Tennessee State University. She is obtaining her master’s in counseling with a concentration in clinical mental health.…
Tags: Ambassador Guest Blog, Ambassadors, College, College Experience, Community, Education, Relationships, Young Adults
Quest Podcast: Living with Intention and Creating a More Beautiful Life
In this Quest Podcast episode, we chat with a certified Life Coach who lives with spinal muscular atrophy. Amber Bosselman has devoted her career to providing living skills for individuals…
Tags: Caregiving, Community, Mental Health, Relationships
The Complex Beauty of the Unexpected
Abby Dreyer is an honors student at Eastern Connecticut State University who lives with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). She enjoys learning other languages, trying new things, writing, watching movies, and staying…
Tags: Ambassadors, Caregiving, College, College Experience, Community, Education, Mental Health, Relationships, Year of Independence, Young Adults
Simply Stated: RNA-Based Therapies in Development for Myotonic Dystrophy
Myotonic dystrophy (DM) is a type of muscular dystrophy that affects about 1 in 8,000 people worldwide. DM is characterized by progressive muscle loss and weakness, but can also affect…
Tags: Clinical Trials, Drug Development, Education, Gene Therapy, Healthcare, Innovation, Research Advances, Resources, Simply Stated
Championing for Change: MDA’s 2025 Advocacy Agenda
With a new Congress and Administration in office, it’s safe to say that 2025 is going be a year full of change. But what remains consistent is MDA’s commitment to…