The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon presents 21 and a half hours of great entertainment and also brings you the latest information and education about MDA research and programs. You learn about the continuing strides the medical researchers are making with new treatments to give those afflicted with one of the over 40 neuromuscular diseases a better quality of life. You hear about the exciting new steps taken toward the discovery of cures. You share in the spirit and achievements the people with muscular dystrophy want to share.
All of the news, discoveries and hopes that you hear and see are made possible only by the donations from you. The work of the MDA scientists has even given new hope to researchers in other areas of medicine. MDA brings a week of fun to children with one of their many summer camps. They also give comfort and care to the family members of MDA patients. Actually, when you give to MDA, you become the one that makes all of this and more happen.
There's a phrase that's used in the military just before a battle that will change the direction of the battle and the world. "Failure is not an option." That's the point that MDA is at today. Given all the advancements that have been made in MDA research, the impact of that research and what it will mean to the children and their families it's more important today than ever before that you become a part of this battle to develop the treatments and cures for Muscular Dystrophy.
The knowledge and paths that have been discovered and developed just in the last five years have made the goals of MDA closer than ever before. Hopes that became ideas have now grown into research, tests and medical trials. When you make a donation to MDA you will turn that wish of tomorrow into the reality of today.
Failure is not an option.
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When you hear about the large donations made by the firefighters and corporations and start to wonder what kind of difference you can make, take a look....
What Your Dollars Will Buy
$30 Flu Shot
$74 One minute of research
$100 One support group session
$150 One physical, occupational or respiratory therapy consultation
$300 Professional fees related to initial diagnostic work-up at an MDA clinic
$500 Assists one person for one year with the repair of a wheelchair or leg braces
$800 Sends one child to MDA summer camp
76% of every dollar MDA spends goes directly to research, health care services and education, the rest to fund raising and administration.
MDA spends $74 a minute in its worldwide Research program, supporting some 400 teams.
MDA maintains some 225 hospital-affiliated clinics, including 38 MDA/ALS centers.
MDA spends $176 a minute in its Health Care Services program,including clinics and summer camp.
MDA maintains 200 clinics, including 35 MDA/ALS centers. MDA clinics are staffed by teams of top health professionals skilled in the diagnosis and medical management of muscular dystrophy and related diseases. Services provided at MDA clinics may include occupational therapy, selected diagnostic tests, genetic counseling, respiratory therapy and more.
MDA annually sponsors some 80 weeklong summer camp sessions, serving more than 4,000 young people across the country and in Puerto Rico. More than 5,200 volunteers give a week of their time to serve as MDA camp counselors.
I've had the honor of spending some time with many great people who have played a huge role in the many successes of MDA. Here are some of those conversations.
Ed McMahonTony Orlando
Maureen McGovernDenise Richardson
Dr. Valerie CwikFirefighter Mike Emerick
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a very special group of people who are the definition of givers. They give of their time, their hopes, their drive and their determination to do whatever they can so one day children won't die. Become a part of this group of givers by donating whatever amount you can. Click Here to make a donation using MDA's secure online system.
