September Newsletter: Trippin' Billy Pizza Goes Viral

Greetings! Here's your MDA newsletter [Muscular Dystrophy Association]( [MDA Monthly Newsletter] Trippin’ Billy Pizza Goes Viral [Trippin’ Billy Pizza Goes Viral]( MDA Ambassador Billy Zureikat, who lives with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD), says, “I’ve grown so much in the past two years since my LGMD diagnosis." He offers these [five pieces of advice]( for anyone diagnosed with a neuromuscular disease: - It's okay to grieve. - There is nothing wrong with accepting help. - You are not alone. - Find what works well for you. - Adjust and adapt. Billy is raising money for MDA and is on his way to breaking records! You can help him make history with a gift to his campaign today. [Donate to Billy]( --------------------------------------------------------------- National Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month [National Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month]( September marks the kick-off of National Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month! Join MDA National Spokesperson Nyheim Hines and donate $30 or more to receive the t-shirt he’s wearing here: [MDA.org/30days](. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- What’s the Latest on the Newborn Screening Program? [What’s the Latest on the Newborn Screening Program?]( With September's observance of Newborn Screening Awareness Month, MDA is hard at work improving and expanding this lifesaving screening program. [Learn the Latest]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Apply Today for MDA’s Mentorship Program! [Apply Today for MDA’s Mentorship Program!]( Applications are open for youth ages 14-21 to join our free virtual Mentorship Program this fall. Offering two sessions this year, the program partners youth living with a neuromuscular disease with professionals in a variety of fields such as engineering, medicine, cybersecurity, computer programming, criminal justice, and more. [Apply Today]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Volunteer Connections [Volunteer Connections]( For some volunteers, time spent at MDA Summer Camp not only provided valuable connections with campers and unforgettable experiences, but also led to meeting their significant other. [Become a volunteer](. [Read the Love Stories]( --------------------------------------------------------------- NEW Quest Media Seasonal Product Guide [NEW Quest Media Seasonal Product Guide]( Five MDA Ambassadors from across the country recommend more than 30 products in the MDA Quest Media Summer Product Guide for people living with disabilities. This comprehensive guide showcases an array of cutting-edge products, that are curated and endorsed by MDA ambassadors and Mindy Henderson, Editor-in-Chief, MDA Quest Media. [View the Guide]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Can I Use my Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) to Support MDA? [Can I Use my Donor-Advised Fund to Support MDA?]( Absolutely! Many of our supporters use their Donor-Advised Funds to make an even greater impact on MDA’s mission. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Another Magical MDA Summer Camp Season [Another Magical Summer at MDA Summer Camp]( An extraordinary 2023 MDA Summer Camp season came to a close at the end of August! Over 800 campers and 600 volunteers participated in 22 nationwide in-person sessions and two virtual sessions and experienced the magic and adventure of MDA Summer Camp. From swimming, arts and crafts, talent shows, and horseback riding, to connecting with friends old and new, it was a summer of memories that will last a lifetime. [Get Involved]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Upcoming MDA Events For all upcoming public events, please visit [mda.org/events](. [Updates in Pompe Disease]( September 13 | 6 - 7 p.m. ET [Virtual Learning Series on Freidreich’s Ataxia]( September 19 - 21 | 6 - 7 p.m. ET [MDA Engage Symposium in Minneapolis]( September 23 | 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CT Support Us Monthly For just $19 a month, you can be a champion for kids and adults with neuromuscular diseases. Donate today to support research and programs for people living with neuromuscular disease. [Donate Monthly]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [MDA.org]( © 2023 Muscular Dystrophy Association, Inc.. All rights reserved. 1016 W Jackson Blvd #1073 Chicago, IL 60607 1-800-572-1717 [Unsubscribe]( | [State Fundraising Notices]( The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. [View Online]( | [Subscription Center]( | [Privacy Policy](