The Muscular Dystrophy Association [MDA] is a voluntary health agency that has a dedicated partnership between scientists and concerned citizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases that affect more than a million Americans.


MDA supports more research on neuromuscular diseases than any other private-sector organization in the world. MDA scientists are at the forefront of gene therapy research and have uncovered the genetic defects responsible for several forms of muscular dystrophy, Charcot-Marie Tooth disease and ALS—more commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Locally, MDA offers comprehensive medical services at our clinics at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Wayne State at Harper Hospital and the Michigan Institute of Neurological Disorders, valuable support groups, two inspiring weeks of summer camp for children and young adults, and financial assistance with the purchase of wheelchairs, leg braces, and communication devices.

MDA does not solicit government grants, United Way funding or fees from those it serves, and 76% of every dollar spent goes directly to research, health care services and public health education.

If you’re looking for assistance, would like to donate or volunteer to the MDA, you can visit them online at www.mdausa.org or call the MDA at (248) 474-0235.

REMEMBER TO WATCH the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon on August 31st on TV20 Detroit!! <br>

MDA does not solicit government grants, United Way funding or fees from those it serves, and 76% of every dollar spent goes directly to research, health care services and public health education.

If you’re looking for assistance, would like to donate or volunteer to the MDA, you can visit them online at www.mdausa.org or call the MDA at (248) 474-0235.