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Artwork by Dacula Artist Accepted into MDA Art Collection
TUCSON, Ariz., September 5, 2008 – An oil painting by Conor Roberts of Dacula, Ga., has been accepted by the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Art Collection. Now in its 16th year, the Collection features artwork by people from across the country with muscular dystrophy and related diseases.MDA Telethon’s $65 Million Breaks Record
Despite an uncertain economy and Hurricane Gustav pounding the Gulf Coast, contributions and pledges to the 43rd annual Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon totaled a recordbreaking $65,031,393 ($1.2 million more than last year.)Jerry Lewis Reaches Out to MD Families Affected by Gustav
Muscular Dystrophy Association National Chairman and Telethon Host Jerry Lewis today will use his Labor Day Telethon to encourage families registered with MDA and being evacuated from their homes due to Gustav to seek out MDA services wherever they end up. MDA has almost 5,000 registered families in the affected areas.Empire State Building shines for MDA
In recognition of the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon, New York City’s Empire State Building will put on a special lighting display from Aug. 29 through Sept. 1.MDA Opens First National Online Auction to Benefit Jerry’s Kids
New this year, the Muscular Dystrophy Association will launch its first-ever national online auction at www.mda.org/auctions in conjunction with the 43rd Annual Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon. The auction, beginning today, features an impressive array of unique specialty items, with all proceeds benefiting the Association.2008 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon
MDA National Chairman and Telethon star Jerry Lewis, joined by anchor Ed McMahon and co-hosts, Tom Bergeron, Jann Carl, Bart Connor, Norm Crosby, Billy Gilman, Nancy O'Dell, Tony Orlando, Alison Sweeney and Ace Young.Celebrities Line Up to Co-Host Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon
The Muscular Dystrophy Association today announced the co-star lineup for the 2008 Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon.1st Anual MDA Labor Bowl-A-Thon
Like bowling? Join us for the 1st Annual MDA Labor Bowl! The Labor Bowl is going to be held at Jewel Lake Bowl on Sunday, November 2nd, 2008 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Join other labor union members for fun, food, bowling, and of course, a great cause! Give us a call for more information!
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1st Annual MDA Labor Bowl
Like bowling? Join us for the 1st Annual MDA Labor Bowl! The Labor Bowl is going to be held at Jewel Lake Bowl on Sunday, November 2nd, 2008 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Join other labor union members for fun, food, bowling, and of course, a great cause! Give us a call for more information!
Telethon
The Telethon is the single most important fund raising event of the year for MDA. In 2009, $403,267 was raised statewide Alaska during the two day broadcast carried on KTUU, Channel 2 in Anchorage and KTVF, Channel 11 in Fairbanks. Funds raised help the Association carry on its fight against over 40 neuro-muscular diseases, including a worldwide program of basic and applied research, a nationwide network of comprehensive medical and support services, and extensive professional and public education. Children and adults with neuro-muscular diseases benefit directly from dollars raised during the Telethon.