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Helping Jerry's Kids.

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.

February 4, 2010 | Filed Under Events | 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.

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    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.