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Photos from the Opening Hours of the 2009 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon
Photos of Jerry Lewis and Wynonna Judd from the opening hours of the 2009 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon.Fill The Boot For Jerry’s Kids!
Help the Anchorage Fire Department help the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Alaska! Come support the fire fighters as they are out on the corners this Friday, September 4th from 3:00pm to 6:00pm! You can also donate online by clicking this link here and then clicking “Donate to My Team!”.
MDA Releases Compilation DVD of 2008 Jerry Lewis Telethon Highlights
Every year, some of the top entertainers in the world appear on the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon, helping raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. By popular demand, select performances from last year's Telethon are now available on a new compilation DVD, "The Best of 2008 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon."ALS TDI President Succumbs to ALS
Sean Scott, president of the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) in Cambridge, Mass., died of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease) on Feb. 9Jerry Lewis to Receive Prestigious Humanitarian Award from Motion Picture Academy
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has recognized Jerry Lewis with one of its greatest honors, the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.Artwork by Baltimore Artist Accepted into MDA Art Collection
Two creations by artist Tommy Roberts of Baltimore have been accepted into the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Art Collection. Now in its 17th year, the Collection features artwork by people from across the country with muscular dystrophy and related diseases.Artwork by Bonita Springs Artist Accepted into MDA Art Collection
Two watercolor creations by Pamela Jablonski of Bonita Springs, Fla., have been accepted into the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Art Collection.Paintings by Coconut Creek Artist Accepted into MDA Art Collection
Two oil paintings by Sybil Ross Kleiman of Coconut Creek, Fla., have been accepted into the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Art Collection.MDA’s Augie’s Quest Reaches Goal of $18 Million for ALS Research
The Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Augie’s Quest initiative has reached an important goal in funding research efforts that target a devastating disease.MDA’s National ALS Awareness Month Focuses Attention on Deadly Disease
For the 18th year, the Muscular Dystrophy Association will host activities across the country throughout the month of May to raise awareness of the devastating disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis — ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease.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.