Happy New Year from all of us at MDA!

Greetings, here’s your MDA Newsletter [Muscular Dystrophy Association]( [MDA Monthly Newsletter] Ira Walker: MDA’s Newest National Ambassador [Ira Walker: MDA’s New 2024 National Ambassador]( “Being a member of the MDA family since my youth, it’s a humbling and great honor to be named the [2024 MDA National Ambassador](. As the national ambassador, I’m ecstatic to be a valued partner to this amazing organization and offer an energetic voice that exclaims and brings into focus the great initiatives that are active in the fight to bring a cure to those living with neuromuscular disease.” - Ira Walker, 2024 MDA National Ambassador MDA’s Ambassadors are pivotal to our mission: empowering people living with neuromuscular disease to live longer, more independent lives. We fulfill our mission through care, research, and advocacy. [Get to Know the 2024 MDA National Ambassadors]( --------------------------------------------------------------- MDA Summer Camp Volunteer and Camper Applications are Open! [MDA Summer Camp Volunteer and Camper applications are NOW open! ]( MDA Summer Camp is a magical place of complete inclusion, empowerment, and FUN! Camp offers foundational experiences that foster independence, confidence, and well-being for campers and volunteers. Join the magic this summer! [Find a Session]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Updated: MDA Guide for Caregivers [Updated: MDA Guide for Caregivers]( The MDA Guide for Caregivers is a comprehensive resource for adults and families navigating caregiving needs. It offers tips for finding and securing caregivers and explores important considerations when caring for someone with a neuromuscular disease. [Download the Guide]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Join MDA Advocacy for Focus Group Sessions! [Join MDA Advocacy for Focus Group Sessions!]( Share your thoughts with MDA Advocacy about how we can support and empower people living with neuromuscular disease by improving public policy and programs. Make your voice heard! [Sign Up Today]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Quest Podcast: Wrapping Up 2023 with Amy & Leah [Quest Podcast: Wrapping Up with Amy & Leah]( We introduced you to MDA's newest National Ambassador, Ira, and now you can listen to 2023 National Ambassadors, Amy and Leah, reflect on a remarkable year as they share their experiences, insights, and advice. [Listen Here]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Empowerment in Action: Kickstart the New Year with Meaningful Volunteering for MDA [Volunteer in the New Year]( The new year is an ideal time to be intentional with our time, our goals, and plans to make positive impact in our communities. Volunteering for MDA offers an experience to join a compassionate group dedicated to the mission of empowering others to lead rich and fulfilling lives. [Join MDA's Volunteer Team]( --------------------------------------------------------------- New Year, New Resolutions: Embracing Estate Planning for a Secure Future [New Year, New Resolutions: Embracing Estate Planning for a Secure Future]( Kick-off 2024 by making an estate plan. Having an estate plan in place protects your family and ensures your wishes are known. It is a resolution for yourself and for others. [Request MDA’s Estate Planning Guide today]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Upcoming MDA Events For all upcoming public events, please visit [mda.org/events](. [MDA Virtual Learning: End of Life Care]( January 16, 2024 | 3 - 4 p.m. ET [Next Steps Newly Diagnosed Pediatrics Seminar]( January 23 - 25, 2024 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]( © 2024 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](