Today is: Thursday, September 9th, 2010

Helping Jerry's Kids.

Anchorage Telethon Executive Lock-Up

On Thursday, August 13th, big hearted people from Anchorage will do time “behind bars for good” at the Whale’s Tail in the Hotel Captain Cook. Jail Birds raise “bail” to help Alaskan children living with a neromuscular disease with their medical expenses! There will be prizes awarded for good behavior! If you are interested in joining us in fun jail, give us a call at 276-2131!

May 28, 2009 | Filed Under Events, Uncategorized | Leave a Comment 

  • 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.

  • Research

    MDA is the world's largest non-governmental sponsor of research seeking the causes of and effective treatments for neuro-muscular diseases, sponsoring some 400 research projects annually.

  • MDA Worldwide

    MDA has long had a worldwide impact. Since 1951, MDA has funneled almost $50 million to researchers in 36 countries on six continents. And many times that amount has been awarded in MDA research grants in the United States.