November Newsletter: This #GivingTuesday Be a Light of Hope

Greetings, here's your MDA newsletter [Muscular Dystrophy Association]( [MDA Monthly Newsletter] This #GivingTuesday Be a Light of Hope [This #GivingTuesday Be a Light of Hope ]( As the holiday season approaches, we are reminded of the spirit of giving and the importance of gratitude. It is a time when we come together to support organizations that make a significant impact on our lives. [MDA has played a pivotal role in the life of Ira Walker]( who lives with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The support Ira has received from MDA encouraged him to navigate life with a sense of purpose and resilience. [Read Ira’s story]( about the impact MDA has in his life and his desire for others to donate to Be a Light of Hope. [Donate Today]( New FDA Approval for Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG) [BREAKING NEWS: New FDA Approval for Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG)]( MDA celebrates the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of ZILBRYSQ® zilucoplan for the treatment of generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) in adult patients who are anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibody-positive. [Read the Announcement]( --------------------------------------------------------------- MDA-Supported Drug AGAMREE® (vamorolone) Approved for the Treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy [DMD Treatment press release link]( MDA celebrates the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of AGAMREE® (vamorolone), a structurally unique steroidal anti-inflammatory drug to treat children and adolescents living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). [Read the Announcement]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Let’s Stop Punishing People for Working [Let’s Stop Punishing People for Working]( Too many people living with a disability face losing key benefits because they received a new job, promotion, or even a pay raise. But Congress can stop this once-and-for-all! [Make Your Voice Heard]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Volunteer for the MDA Shamrock Campaign in February 2024 [Volunteer for the MDA Shamrock Campaign in February 2024 ]( We invite the MDA community to volunteer 1-2 hours per week for one of the nation’s largest St. Patrick’s Day fundraisers. Support MDA’s mission by calling our dedicated partners to express gratitude and offer assistance for their campaigns. [Volunteer for MDA Shamrocks]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 'Tis the Season: Unwrap the Quest Media Holiday Gift Guide! [Quest Media Holiday Shopping Guide is Here]( MDA ambassadors have stepped up again with their favorite product nominations and why they work well for them. Whether you have adults or kids on your shopping list, you are sure to find the perfect gift here. [View the Holiday Gift Guide]( --------------------------------------------------------------- November is National Family Caregivers Month [November is National Family Caregivers Month]( Join us on November 29 to learn about different options for securing a caregiver, options for paying for home-based care, the role of the caregiver, accepting help, and avoiding caregiver burnout. [Register Here]( --------------------------------------------------------------- So Many Ways to Donate! [So Many Ways to Donate!]( Did you know you can support MDA and make a difference for kids and adults living with neuromuscular diseases with your Donor Advised Fund (DAFs), stocks & bonds, cryptocurrency, and even your IRA? [View All Options]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Upcoming MDA Events For all upcoming public events, please visit [mda.org/events](. [MDA Engage Symposium at Stanford University]( November 11 | Stanford, CA [Muscle Classic South Florida Golf Tournament]( November 14 | Plantation, Florida [MDA Virtual Learning: Disclosing Your Disability At Work]( November 16 | Virtual [Berks County Black-N-Blue Ball]( November 17 | Leesburg, Pennsylvania [MDA Virtual Learning: Caring for the Caregiver]( November 29 | Virtual 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](