MDA is the #1 voluntary health organization in the United States for people living with #MuscularDystrophy, #ALS, and related #neuromuscular diseases.
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Awesome! MDA National Goodwill Ambass. Reagan Imhoff with her new friends @officialR5 at the #MDAtelethon!
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Meet Brant Boersma, son of Dane Boersma the founder of @DutchBros who was diagnosed in 2005 w/ #ALS. After Dane's passing & in memory of his father, Brant founded a new passion, to raise funds for ALS research. Read about Brant's dream. strongly.mda.org/do-you-know… #EndALSwithMDA
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MDA mourns the passing of @oakridgeboys superstar @joebonsall from #ALS. He was a great champion of our community & a mainstay of the band for decades. Our sincere condolences to his family, bandmates, friends & fans. We remember his support for our community w/ the hit “Elvira.”
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We sat down w/ @yourpaljess from @92Y to discuss how #GivingTuesday transformed into an international day of generosity & hope. This year support #MDAGiveStrength to give kids & adults w/ muscle diseases the strength to eat, breathe & walk. Learn more: bit.ly/GivingTuesdayHistory
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Our generous partner @harleydavidson has donated a brand-new custom $30,000 2019 H-D Road Glide Special & ultimate Milwaukee Experience to benefit our #RideForStrength! Get your bid on here: bit.ly/Bid4Charity
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.@KevinHart4real is right – one dollar, one million dollars – whatever you can give will help us ensure everyone has equal access to opportunity, care, & scientific research! Please consider a gift at mdagive.org & see you Oct. 24 on @LOLNetwork. #MDAKevinHartTelethon
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It's #NationalTellAJokeDay, and #MDA National Ambassador Ethan LyBrand is joined by his favorite comedian, Ben Schwartz! This duo is guaranteed to make you smile. Show them some love by donating: mda.org/donate #JokeOfTheDay
Thanks to our special guest, @rejectedjokes!
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Tune in this Sunday the 15th to watch @Lordminion777 play games for #MDA #LetsPlay Live at mdaletsplay.org/LordMinion77…
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We're deeply saddened by the death of beloved comedian, humanitarian & former MDA telethon star Jerry Lewis. ow.ly/reWS30exW5b
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This #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth, we honor parent caregivers like @limpbroozkit's mom & dad. As Brooke navigates life with #ALS, her parents are right there—offering support, coordinating care, & respecting her independence.
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We can’t wait to see Jace & his family at our Parade of Heroes! 1 more day until we celebrate the strength & passion kids like Jace bring to keep our fight going strong. Show your support in our fight against muscular dystrophy: bit.ly/MDAdonateRFS #RideForStrength #hd115
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For 38 years H-D riders have shared the freedom of the road with MDA families. Show your support for @harleydavidson #HD115 and our #RideforStrength event this #LaborDay. Click on the link to help fund breakthroughs & help MDA find a cure. bit.ly/MDAdonateRFS
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Bid here: bit.ly/Bid4Charity It’s the final 2 days to bid to win a 2019 @harleydavidson Road Glide Special and ultimate Milwaukee experience prize package! All proceeds benefit MDA and our mission to transform the lives of people affected with neuromuscular disease.
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MDA President & CEO, Donald S. Wood, Ph.D introduced the #MDAconference keynote speaker, #ALS patient and advocate Brooke Eby! Brooke's speech left us inspired and motivated to approach our work with renewed focus and determination. Stay tuned for the link to watch! @limpbroozkit
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Thank you to all of the riders in today's @HarleyDavidson #HD115 parade who #RideforStrength and helped raise money to help find a cure for neuromuscular diseases.
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A BIG thank you to @kevinhart4real & ALL who showed up for & tuned into the FIRST #MDAKevinHartTelethon! Tonight we've raised $10,548,454 - and we're not done yet. Visit thetelethon.org for more ways to give & advocate so that ALL have equal access to care & opportunity.
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We’re partnering with @KevinHart4real to reimagine the #MDAKevinHartTelethon on 10.24.20 and change the lives of those in need.
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Even when headed for the #WorldSeries, @rhyshoskins is looking to raise funds & awareness for #MDA! BID NOW on a ball signed by Rhys & his teammates – NLCS Champion @Phillies. Bidding ends 11/3 at 12PM EST. All Proceeds go to MDA! bit.ly/PhilliesMDA @jaymehoskins #Phillies
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.@BrandonBarash lost a childhood friend to a rare form of #musculardystrophy and has been involved with the MDA ever since. As an actor, father and advocate for the MDA learn how Brandon finds the strength to help others and work to be part of the change. bit.ly/IWILL4MDA_Brandon
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Thank you to our partners @JiffyLube who will be matching every dollar you donate to the #MDAKevinHartTelethon, up to $100,000, through Saturday, October 24! Please go to bit.ly/jiffylubemda TODAY – every dollar you give means two to @MDAorg thanks to our friends @JiffyLube!
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Hi Brian! We stand with you and look forward to supporting and working diligently to pass a strong #ACT4ALS bill ASAP. We hope it gets reintroduced soon! @MDA_Advocacy
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1-week from today is our 22nd Annual #NYMuscleTeam gala, a night dedicated to helping kids & adults live longer & grow stronger. Can’t wait to see @WWE Hall of Famers @_SgtSlaughter & @real_steamboat there! It’s not too late for you to join us. bit.ly/MuscleTeamTix
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Honored to have @Colts @TheNyNy7 as our 2021 National Spokesperson! Nyheim is a longtime supporter & #MDA family member. We look forward to working with him to raise awareness & funds to support people living with #neuromuscular diseases. mda.org/press-releases/muscu…
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On Friday, May 10th, support MDA on our journey to #EndALSwithMDA by honoring Dane Boersma, who lost his life to ALS. Visit a @DutchBros location to Drink One for Dane. Your purchase will support MDA’s ALS research to help find effective treatments and cures.
Dutch Bros Coffee hopes to raise $1.5 million for ALS research on Drink One for Dane Day.
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For 15 years, @DutchBros has raised funds for #MDA in honor of their co-founder Dane Boersma who lost his life to #ALS. This year $1,908,745 was raised, funding research, care and advocacy to find treatments and cures to #EndALS. THANK YOU, Dutch Bros! mda.org/press-releases/dutch…
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On behalf of all of us at MDA, we are so very sorry for your loss. His life brought so much joy & hope to so many people. Your family’s love for him was & will always be the definition of what family means. We are grateful to have known him & his memory is a blessing to us all.
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We were thrilled to welcome #MDA volunteers @jaymehoskins & @rhyshoskins to MDA #SummerCamp! The campers had a blast meeting them and are all cheering on @MLB @Brewers first baseman Hoskins & his teammates! Join the fun – sign up to #volunteer: mda.org/summer-camp/voluntee…
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Brooke Eby, diagnosed with #ALS at age 33, delivered a powerful address at the 2024 #MDAconference as keynote speaker. Tune in to the full speech: piped.video/watch?v=7gPSbyKG… #MDAconference #EndALS @limpbroozkit
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Proud to represent #MDA with the US Secretary of Transportation @PeteButtigieg for our #neuromuscular community and all people with disabilities to have #AccessibleTransportation. Tune in at 1pm to hear @VP Kamala Harris: piped.video/watch?v=mqXWUZei…
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Our partner @harleydavidson will be live in Milwaukee with our National Ambassador Faith! Tune-in on our Facebook page at 11:00am CT to hear how MDA, Faith and H-D riders are celebrating Harley’s 115th Anniversary this holiday weekend. #RideforStrength
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#ThankYou #Broadway star @IamChrisMann for the beautiful rendition of You’ll Never Walk Alone. Join Chris and pledge your support to #MDA today to provide critical funds for individuals living with #neuromuscular diseases. bit.ly/SupportMDA
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Thank you, @heykayadams for always supporting #MDA's mission to empower people living with #MuscularDystrophy, #ALS, and related #neuromuscular diseases. We are so grateful! @TheNyNy7 @BuffaloBills #BillsMafia
It’s officially official. @heykayadams figured out how to use a QR code and has donated $1k to @MDAorg!
Donate here: mda.org/donate
📺: @FanDuelTV | @TheNyNy7 | @BuffaloBills
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Thank you to our H-D riders who participated in the #RideforStrength this past weekend at #HD115 in Milwaukee. Our 38-day challenge isn’t over yet. Help us get to $1.15MM. bit.ly/MDAdonateRFS
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#ALS patient and advocate @limpbroozkit receives multidisciplinary care at an #MDA Care Center, providing her with access to top-tier medical experts and comprehensive support services. Learn more about the impact of our Care Center Network: MDA.org/EndALSwithMDA #EndALSwithMDA
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While there is no treatment to reverse the progression of #ALS, there are treatments that can slow the disease course. No one should be alone for this journey. If you are diagnosed with ALS call the MDA resource center 1-833-ASK-MDA-1 or email resourcecenter@mda.org.
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We’re kicking off @harleydavidson #MDA Ride for Life this #LaborDay Weekend! Join us as we ride virtually and raise funds to support the MDA community! Bit.ly/VirtualRideforLife
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TY to our @harleydavidson riders who inspire strength during this season of giving. “For Rupert, my stepson who is 35 and living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. MDA gives us the comfort in knowing we are not in this fight alone.” #MDAGiveStrength bit.ly/Fundraise4MDA
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On the last day of #MDA #Shamrocks, our hero @TheNyNy7 bought shamrocks in the names of all his @Colts teammates! THANK YOU so much for your incredible support to fund research and care for cures! #togetherwefight #musculardystrophy #ALS #neuromuscular
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Ed Tessaro, an admired member of the MDA community, has turned his ALS diagnosis into a platform for advocacy helping people understand and learn more about the disease as we work to #EndALSwithMDA. Learn more about Ed's impact here. strongly.mda.org/als-led-ed-…
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.@TurnerSportsEJ's son Michael inspires him to #LiveUnlimited. Watch and share your own! bit.ly/291dlAv.
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.@Target's latest women's fashion line, Universal Thread, was designed with all bodies in mind, including those with disabilities and sensory-sensitivities and will be available in stores and online starting Feb. 4. #UniversalThread ow.ly/DgLC30i1M8E
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Congratulations to @MeritCudkowicz, MD, MSC from @MGHNeurology and renowned neurologist and clinical researcher in #ALS, the recipient of the second annual #MDA Legacy Award for Achievement in Clinical Research. The award was presented this morning at the 2023 #MDAconference.
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Jerry Lewis would have turned 93 today. Will you take the Jerry Lewis challenge and make a donation in his honor today? bit.ly/JerryLewisBdayGift
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This Friday, #DrinkOneForDane and #DrinkOneForBrooke to help #EndALS! For the 18th year, @DutchBros will donate funds to MDA for every drink sold to help further #ALS research, care, and advocacy. Find a location near you or donate today at bit.ly/D14D2024 @limpbroozkit
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RT @harleydavidson: #HarleyWomen, help support the MDA Women's Ride bit.ly/21avjVE #DaytonaBikeWeek nitter.app/harleydavidson/status/…
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#MDA is wishing our National Spokesperson @TheNyNy7 a speedy and full recovery. We are grateful for his support of our mission to accelerate research, advance care, and advocate for MDA families and send our love to him, his family, & #BillsMafia. #TogtherWeFight @BuffaloBills
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Earlier, #MDA’s @PMelmeyer & @MindyHSpeaks were honored to be at @WhiteHouse w/ @SecButtigieg, @USDOT leaders, @SenDuckworth & passionate #disability advocates to celebrate the Biden Administration’s proposed rule to improve #AccessibleAirTravel for passengers w/ disabilities.
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MDA would not be what it is today if it weren't for Jerry Lewis & his tireless efforts. Thank you, Jerry ❤️ ow.ly/wLJo30exWWq
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MDA National Spokesperson & @BuffaloBills running back @TheNyNy7 will be representing #MDA on game day, December 1, for @NFL's #MyCauseMyCleats! Thank you for raising awareness & funds for MDA's mission for the #neuromuscular community. Learn more: mda.org/press-releases/nyhei…
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Safe travels to our @harleydavidson riders on their #RideforStrength journey to Milwaukee to celebrate #HD115 & their commitment to help transform the lives of people affected by neuromuscular disease. Sponsor a rider & help find cures & save lives today! bit.ly/MDAdonateRFS
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The love Jerry Lewis had for “his kids” is incomparable. Thank you, Jerry. You are our hero. #rememberingjerry ow.ly/reWS30exW5b
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#MDA celebrates the @US_FDA accelerated approval of ELEVIDYS for the treatment of #Duchenne #MuscularDystrophy (#DMD). ELEVIDYS is the first gene therapy for DMD, and will be made available and marketed in the U.S. by @Sarepta. Learn more: mda.org/press-releases/mda-c…
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Good lookin' bunch! MT "@lorenzolamas: @Glendale_Harley #loveride31 w/ @EmilioRivera48 @robertpatrickT2 for MDA! nitter.app/lorenzolamas/status/52…"
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One year ago, we lost a man who helped shape the Muscular Dystrophy Association into the organization that it is today. We are forever grateful for the love, passion, and generosity of the great Jerry Lewis. ❤️
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👏🏼 @rhyshoskins and his wife @jaymehoskins hosted a Muscular Dystrophy Association @MDAorg fundraiser tonight at Yards Brewing
Phillies ownership, management, teammates were there to meet with Phillies fans
Hear from Rhys on NBC10 News at 11PM and Philly Live Sports
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#ThankYou to all who participated in this year’s #DrinkOneforDane fundraiser with @DutchBros. Your generosity and support helped raise $1.39M in our fight to #EndALS! It's not too late to pick up your limited edition mug and sticker combo at dutchbros.com/endals!
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On Labor Day our #RideforStrength team rode to Milwaukee to celebrate @HarleyDavidson’s #HD115 anniv & raise funds to benefit vital research. We are closing in on our goal but need your help to get us to $1.15M. Click the link in our blog to donate today. bit.ly/HDJourney
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Ready for another joke? #MDA National Ambassador Ethan LyBrand is here with one of his favorites to brighten your day! #goodnewsoftheday #MDA #JokeoftheDay piped.video/LD-FGAaK_eg
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#MDA is pleased to announce @limpbroozkit, #ALS patient and advocate, as the Keynote Speaker at the 2024 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference. Her presentation will take place on March 4 at 10am ET. Read here for more details: mda.org/press-releases/brook… #MDAconference
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@KevinHart4real is right! Now is your chance to get involved with #MDAKevinHartTelethon. You can start donating today at mdagive.org. And don't forget to tune in Saturday, October 24th at 8 PM EST @LOLNetwork on @YouTube.
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Check out exclusive video of @jordansmithlive performing @MileyCyrus 's The Climb for MDA #liveunlimited goo.gl/Gw5CvB
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Anyone can support #ALS awareness month! Donate today to help drive innovative research and lifechanging care for those living with ALS: bit.ly/ENDALS
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At exactly this time, every Labor Day for 45 years, Jerry sang “You’ll Never Walk Alone” after our 21 ½-hour telethon #RememberingJerry
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“I have spent my life wanting to make a real change in this disease. Finally, we may be there. I am very hopeful. This is an emotional time for people in the field,” said Dr. Jerry Mendell of Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio statnews.com/2018/06/19/sare…
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Its National #FireFighterAppreciationDay! Join us in thanking @IAFFNewsDesk #firefighters across the country for going above & beyond the call of duty to support #MDA in our goal to transform the lives of individuals living with related #neuromuscular diseases. Thank you!
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Compete for Charity!
Registration for the #MDA #LetsPlay x #SuperSmashBros Open Tournament is here 🏆
Sign up now $10 entry fee! ($5 to MDA, $5 to the prize pool)
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Join #MDA & @HarleyDavidson for its first virtual #RideForLife ride taking place #LaborDay weekend in support of children & adults living with neuromuscular diseases! Register and donate today! Also, tune into the Celebration Ceremony Sept. 5 at 1PM ET! bit.ly/VirtualRideforLife
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Today is #DrinkOneForDane! Head to your local @DutchBros for an afternoon drink & support #ALS research in honor of Dutch Bros founder Dane Boersma. Can’t enjoy a drink in store? Help them reach their goal by donating online today: dutchbros.com/ENDALS
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BREAKING NEWS: #MDA’s funding of foundational research leads to new drug approval by the @US_FDA of Duvyzat (Givinostat) to treat children and adolescents living with #DMD. Duvyzat (Givinostat) will be made available in the US by ITF Therapeutics: mda.org/press-releases/mdas-…
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Excited to kick off #MuscularDystrophyAwareness Month & #30DaysOfStrength with #MDA National Spokesperson & @BuffaloBills running back @TheNyNy7! Join us in supporting the #neuromuscular community and donate $30 to get an MDA t-shirt just like Nyheim’s! bit.ly/30Days2023
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Rock out to a @bretmichaels performance of “Sweet Home Alabama” on the #MDATelethon! piped.video/JEf_RnblG58. Thanks Bret for ALL you...
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Our #firefighters work unbelievably hard to help others in need, including #MDA families. We can't thank them enough 👏 @IAFFNewsDesk #IAFF
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Justin, who lives with congenital muscular dystrophy, is attending @WPI with hopes of one day becoming an MD researcher and finding a cure for CMD. #GivingTuesday is Nov. 27, and it takes less than 1 minute to show Justin your #MDAGiveStrength commitment: bit.ly/Fundraise4MDA
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BREAKING NEWS: The #FAA reauthorization bill has PASSED ✅ & includes many #accessibility provisions championed by #MDA! This bill represents the most significant improvement in #AccessibleAirTravel for people living with #disabilities in nearly 40 years. mda.org/press-releases/2024/…
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For 67 years, @IAFFNewsDesk has been fundraising to save the lives of people living with #musculardystrophy, #ALS, and related #neuromuscular diseases. They are our heroes this #EMSWeek and every week! Thank you to MDA’s National Spokesperson @TheNyNy7 for this special message!
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Don't miss the one and only @bretmichaels perform on the #MDATelethon coming up next! ow.ly/i/6Jp6t #IAmProgress
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This month in support of ALS awareness month double your impact by donating to MDA to support ALS research and your gift will be instantly MATCHED, up to $50,000, by a generous donor. bit.ly/ENDALS
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This #InternationalFirefightersDay, join #MDA National Spokesperson @TheNyNy7 in supporting @IAFFNewsDesk #FilltheBoot to support research, care, and advocacy for families living with #musculardystrophy, #ALS, and related #neuromuscular diseases! bit.ly/MDA_FTB22
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Today we #Honor911 and thank our partners, the @IAFFNewsDesk, as well as all those who lost their lives and bravely served our country. #NeverForget
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Thank you so much for supporting the mission of MDA!
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I just won 10K for @MDAorg!
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Thanks for hosting me @DraftKings - this week was so fun!
Let’s do it again soon? nitter.app/draftkings/status/1312…
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Look who held a lemonade stand this weekend and raised more than $250 for MDA! Way to go National Ambassador Faith! <3
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The @alsassociation, ALS Finding A Cure, and MDA award a $2.5 million clinical trial grant to study novel #ALS therapy. Read the latest at our Strongly blog to learn more. strongly.mda.org/the-als-ass…
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It’s game day! We can’t wait to see #MDA National Spokesperson and @BuffaloBills running back @TheNyNy7 wearing his cleats for MDA out on the field for #BuffaloVsNewEngland tonight. Thank you for supporting our mission! Donate: mda.org/donate #BillsMafia #MyCauseMyCleats
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This #NationalPhilanthropyDay, we share our gratitude with all who support our mission to empower people living with #neuromuscular diseases. Join #MDA National Spokesperson & @NFL @BuffaloBills running back @TheNyNy7 in supporting MDA! mda.org/donate #BillsMafia
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#MDA National Spokesperson & @Colts running back @TheNyNy7 has a personal connection to the critical need to drive awareness, improve care, & advance research for people living with #neuromuscular diseases. Hear his story in our new #PSA & donate today at mda.org/donate
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We couldn't be more ecstatic either! Join us and @KevinHart4real at thetelethon.org to transform the lives of kids with disabilities and disadvantages. See you October 24th! #MDAKevinHartTelethon
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We drove from Indianapolis to Detroit today to see our friend, @TheNyNy7, play today. 🏈❄️ It was our first Bills game and it was pretty special!!! #BillsMafia made the day so fun for our Jordan (and us)! #TogetherWeFight #MuscularDystrophy @MDAorg #HinesHeroes
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Congratulations to @NFL running back @TheNyNy7 on agreeing to a new contract to play for the @Browns and joining us for another year as #MDA’s National Spokesperson! Learn more: mda.org/press-releases/nfl-r…
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#MDA celebrates the @US_FDA approval of AGAMREE® (vamorolone) to treat children and adolescents living with #Duchenne #MuscularDystrophy (#DMD). Learn more about this novel therapy, supported in part by MDA Venture Philanthropy: mda.org/press-releases/mda-s…
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