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What is MDA?
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a
voluntary health agency,
which has a dedicated partnership between scientists and
concerned citizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases,
that affect more than a million
Americans. The programs are funded almost entirely by private contributions.
The association receives no government grants.
When did firefighters begin 'Fill the Boot' with MDA?
53 years ago.
What diseases are MDA striving to defeat?
The muscular dystrophies, motor neuron
diseases, inflammatory myopathies, diseases of the neuromuscular junction, diseases of the peripheral nerves, metabolic diseases of muscle, myopathies due to endocrine abnormalities, and
other myopathies.
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Is muscular dystrophy a group of diseases?
Yes, there is no single disease called muscular dystrophy.
Muscular dystrophy is a group of hereditary diseases muscle
destroying disorders, which vary with inheritance pattern,
age of onset, initial muscles
attacked, and
rate of progression.
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How many
diseases are covered in MDA's program?
43 neuromuscular diseases are covered in
MDA's program.
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Does Seattle's MDA program have local clinics?
Yes. Children's Hospital Medical Center and University of Washington Medical Center
are
active with the MDA program. Please contact Muscular
Dystrophy Association 206.283.2183
ask for Jennifer Fudally and Chelsea Page to discover complete local MDA service
information.
More service information...
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What does MDA do?
MDA combats neuromuscular diseases through basic and applied
scientific investigation, local comprehensive programs
of medical services
and programs, summer camp widespread professional
and public health education.
Besides MDA Labor Day
Telethon, there are
many local fund raising projects.
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What do MDA clinics offer?
MDA clinics offer an interdisciplinary team approach toward
initial diagnosis and follow-up care. The physicians, experts can advise about
all aspects of medical management of neuromuscular disease, including occupational,
speech, respiratory, and physical therapy. MDA assists
with purchase and repair of wheelchairs
of leg braces when prescribed
by MDA clinic physicians.
The purchase of communication devices is also assisted.
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Has there been an achievement award given to MDA?
MDA is the first nonprofit organization honored
with the American Medical Association's
Lifetime Achievement Award "for significant and lasting contributions to the health and
welfare of
humanity."
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How do I donate to Muscular Dystrophy?
To donate, key on the boot donate now button. There is also a donation link which can be keyed
on the immediate right of the boot. There is a donation boot and donation link on every page.
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Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes, as long as you did not receive goods or services in exchange for your payment.
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FAQs
What is MDA?
When did firefighters begin 'Fill the Boot' with MDA??
What diseases are
MDA striving to defeat?
Is Muscular Dystrophy a group of diseases?
How many diseases are covered in MDA's program?
Does Seattle's MDA program have local clinics?
What does MDA do?
What do MDA clinics offer?
Has there been an achievement award given to MDA?
How do I donate to Muscular Dystrophy?
Is my donation tax deductible?
Neuromuscular Diseases included in MDA's Programs
Muscular Dystrophies
Motor Neuron Diseases
Inflammatory Myopathies
Diseases of Neuromuscular Junction
Diseases of Peripheral Nerves
Metabolic Diseases of Muscle
Myopathies Due to Endocrine Abnormalities
Other Myopathies
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