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Artworks by Chesterfield Artist Accepted into MDA Art Collection
Two paintings by teenage artist Caroline Pennell of Chesterfield, Va., have been accepted into the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Art Collection. Now in its 18th year, the Collection features artwork by people from across the country with muscular dystrophy and related diseases.California Girl Takes on Rare Third Term as MDA National Goodwill Ambassador
The Muscular Dystrophy Association has named 10-year-old Abbey Umali of Redlands, Calif., to a third term as the Association's National Goodwill Ambassador.myMDA Blazes New Trails
The new myMDA online group Trailblazers connects young adults ages 18 to 35 who are coping with muscle diseases.Attention Parents of Children with DMD, BMD, CMD and SMA
The National Task Force for the Early Identification of Childhood Neuromuscular Disorders is conducting a survey. We want to learn more about parents' first concerns about their child and how they described those concerns to their healthcare providers.Colorado Springs Airport Will Host MDA Art Exhibit
From January through March, the Colorado Springs Airport will display 15 selected works from the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Art Collection.Elevators and Bathrooms at Your Fingertips
A free iPhone application helps shoppers find accessible routes, food, bathrooms in malls.2010 South Anchorage FireTap Lock-Up
An annual Lock-Up held in south Anchorage. This year the Lock-Up is taking place at FireTap on Wednesday, March 31st. If you are a jailbird and are looking for the log-in site, click here or to go https://www.joinnmda.org/anchorage2010.
2010 Hop-A-Thon Program
The MDA Hop-a-Thon Program is an educational special event for preschool through second-grade children at day-care centers, preschools and elementary schools. The program offers a week-long disability awareness lesson plan; hands-on activities for the children with books and a video; and other free educational materials. Disability Awareness Week is April 12th through April 16th. If your educational center or daycare is interested in participating in Hop-A-Thon, please give Sabrina a call at 276-2131.
2010 Clubs for the Cure
Join The Alaska Club and the Muscular Dystrophy Association in a cycling event to cure Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Together we can ride to raise awareness and money necessary to explore research, develop treatment and find a cure for people living with ALS. The event will take place on Saturday, February 6th, 2010 at the West, Eagle River and Valley Alaska Clubs. The 9:15 am to 10:15 am and the 10:30 am to 11:20 am classes will have special events and prizes! Company sponsored rides will go from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. To register for this event, email shoppas@mdausa.org or go to https://www.joinmda.org/clubs10 and sign up.
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.