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Muscular Dystrophy Association
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| Abbreviation | MDA |
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| Formation | June 1950 |
| Founder | Paul Cohen |
| Founded at | New York City, U.S. |
| Type | non-profit |
| 13-1665552 | |
| Focus | patient services, disease research, care and advocacy |
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Region | United States |
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| Revenue | $63.7 million (in 2020)[4] |
| Website | www |
Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is an American nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases. Founded in 1950 by Paul Cohen, who lived with Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), MDA accelerates research, advances care, and works to empower families to live longer and more independent lives[5][6] but is perhaps known for its working relationship with comedian, entertainer and actor Jerry Lewis, its national chairman of 55 years and host of his annual Labor Day-held telethon, aired live each year.[7] The organization's headquarters is in Chicago, Illinois.[8]
- ^ Miller, Hawken (17 November 2020). "Q&A: Meet Donald Wood, the Muscular Dystrophy Association's New CEO and President". Muscular Dystrophy News. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "Muscular Dystrophy Association Elects Governor Brad Henry as Chairman and Christopher Rosa, Ph.D. as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors". GlobeNewswire (Press release). 9 January 2023. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ "New MDA Program for Gene Therapy Development in Ultra-Rare Diseases: Sharon Hesterlee, PhD". Neurology Live. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ "Muscular Dystrophy Association". ProPublica. 9 May 2013. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ "VIDEO: Frank Sinatra Backstage at the Jerry Lewis Telethon Circa 1970s". Reel Life With Jane. 6 September 2015. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ "Lou Gehrig Day". MLB.com. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ "History". Muscular Dystrophy Association. 29 December 2015.
- ^ "MDA to Move HQ to Chicago". Globest.com. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
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