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2 people are interested
MDA 2017 Greater Washington DC Muscle Walk
ORGANIZATION: Muscular Dystrophy Association
Please visit the new page to apply.
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2 people are interested
Families impacted by 40+ muscle-debilitating diseases experience and overcome challenges every day and are looking to MDA to bring hope and answeres.
MDA Muscle walk gives the opportunity to unite around a cause that binds us together and celebrates all the stars in our lives - supporters, caregivers, friends and family - who make this journey possible.
We will need volunteers to:
Help set up
Organization/Direction/Parking
Registration
Photographers
Games
Cheer Stations
Water Stations
Activities
Food
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About Muscular Dystrophy Association
Location:
11800 Sunrise Valley Drive, #1210, Reston, VA 20191, US
Mission Statement
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. MDA also provides comprehensive healthcare and support services, advocacy, education and summer camp
Description
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education.
MDA combats neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive medical and support services, and far-reaching professional and public health education. With national headquarters in Tucson, MDA has more than 200 offices across the country, sponsors some 200 hospital-affiliated clinics and supports more than 330 research projects around the world.
MDA supports more research on neuromuscular diseases than any other private-sector organization in the world. MDA scientists are in the forefront of gene therapy research and have uncovered the genetic defects responsible for several forms of muscular dystrophy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease), childhood spinal muscular atrophy and several other neuromuscular conditions.
The Association's comprehensive services program includes diagnostic and follow-up medical consultations, flu shots, support groups, MDA summer camps for youngsters, a medical equipment program, assistance with equipment repairs and resource referral.
Through its national advocacy program, MDA works to make life better for people with muscular dystrophy and related muscle diseases by providing representation in matters of public policy and research advancement, nationally and internationally; and facilitating active involvement in these areas by the people it serves.
MDA was created in 1950 by a group of adults with muscular dystrophy, parents of children with muscular dystrophy and a physician-scientist studying the disorder. Since its earliest days, it has been energized by its number-one volunteer and national chairman, entertainer Jerry Lewis
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex8001 Sheriff Rd,Hyattsville, MD 20785
DATE POSTED
December 2, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Entire event (6 hours) would be ideal; 3 hrs min