Today is: Thursday, September 9th, 2010

Helping Jerry's Kids.

Kentucky Singing Sensation Returns to Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon

Renowned country singer Calvin Ray Johnson of Mount Washington, Ky., will perform on the national broadcast of the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5-6.

Athens Singing Sensation Returns to Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon

Acclaimed country and bluegrass singer Bradley Walker of Athens, Ala., will perform on the national broadcast of the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5-6.

Boy Fron Imperial Will Appear on Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon

Eight-year-old Zachary Walters of Imperial, Mo., will appear live on the national broadcast of the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon over Labor Day weekend Sept. 5-6.

Baltimore Artist Will Appear on Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon

An artist and art teacher from Baltimore will appear live on the national broadcast of the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5-6.

Kensington Woman Will Appear on Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon

Joan Palmer of Kensington, Md., will appear live on the national broadcast of the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5-6.

Maumee Man to Appear on Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon

Dave Calabrese of Maumee, Ohio, will be featured on the national broadcast of the 2010 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5-6.

Rocklin Girl to Appear on Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon

Kayla Vittek of Rocklin, Calif., will be featured on the national broadcast of the 2010 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5-6.

California Couple Returns to Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon

A couple from Corona del Mar, Calif., well-known for their philanthropic contributions, will be making their fifth consecutive live appearance on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon over Labor Day weekend.

Las Vegas Teen to Appear on Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon

Tyler Myers of Las Vegas will be featured on the national broadcast of the 2010 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5-6.

Oxon Hill Man to Appear on Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon

L. Vance Taylor of Oxon Hill, Md., will be featured on the national broadcast of the 2010 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5-6.

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  • 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.