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December 16, 2024 12:57 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Celebrates USDOT Landmark Rule Supporting Safe and Accessible Air Travel for Wheelchair Users

Washington, DC, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced the finalization of its proposed rule titled “Ensuring Safe Accommodations for Air...
December 16, 2024 08:42 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces Over $5 Million in Research Grants to Advance Neuromuscular Disease Research

New York, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) announced today the awarding of 21 new grants with a total funding commitment of over $5 million toward...
November 27, 2024 09:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

NFL Players Nyheim Hines, Raheem Blackshear, Nick Scott, and Wear Custom Cleats to Support Muscular Dystrophy Association for the NFL My Cause My Cleats Campaign

New York, Nov. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This December, hundreds of NFL players are donning custom-designed cleats as part of the 8th annual My Cause My Cleats campaign, spotlighting non-profit...
November 14, 2024 09:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Agenda Announced for 2025 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference Featuring Leading Speakers Dedicated to Groundbreaking Research and Clinical Achievements in Neuromuscular Disease

New York, Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association today announced the agenda including tracks and Chairs for the 2025 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference being held...
October 31, 2024 09:12 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Shines a Spotlight on National Family Caregivers Awareness Month in November

New York, Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) proudly highlights National Family Caregivers Awareness Month this November. MDA's month-long campaign emphasizes...
October 30, 2024 09:35 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Launches Holiday Retail Campaign in Thousands of Retail Locations Nationwide

New York, Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today kicked off its largest annual Holiday Retail Campaign, spanning thousands of retail locations nationwide...
October 28, 2024 08:32 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Advocate Rhys Hoskins Honored by his Peers with Two 2024 Players Choice Awards

New York, Oct. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association and the Players Trust, the charitable arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association, are thrilled to announce...
October 24, 2024 12:50 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

MDA Kickstart Program Receives FDA Rare Pediatric Disease Designation and Orphan Drug Designation for Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome

New York, Oct. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) proudly announces that its groundbreaking MDA Kickstart program has received both an FDA Rare Pediatric Disease...
September 30, 2024 09:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Amplifies National Disability Employment Awareness Month with Quest Media Panel of Industry Leaders on Wednesday, October 9 at 1 p.m. ET

New York, Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is proud to shine a spotlight on National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) in October by hosting a...
September 19, 2024 09:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

MDA Awards $500,000 Grant to Accelerate ALS Research Through the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial at Massachusetts General Hospital

New York, Sept. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is proud to announce a new clinical research grant of $500,000 over three years, awarded to Sabrina Paganoni,...