{NAME}, You Can Create Greater Understanding on Rare Disease Day – and All Throughout February

[Muscular Dystrophy Association]( [2024: A Year of Promise and Progress] Dear {NAME}, Rare neuromuscular diseases stand as some of the most challenging puzzles in science and medicine today. With limited knowledge available and a gap in public awareness, they present unique hurdles in research and healthcare. But at the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), with your support, we're tackling these challenges head-on. Our work has led to [historic advancements]( in genetic research, improved diagnostic methods, and the development of groundbreaking therapies that once seemed beyond reach.  These scientific discoveries have wide-reaching applications for other diseases and conditions affecting millions of people across the globe. Rare Disease Day – recognized around the world on the last day of February - is a day not just for awareness, but for action. It’s an opportunity to create greater visibility and understanding of rare diseases and to generate the financial support necessary to push boundaries and work beyond limits for the people who are living with them.  Throughout February, we need your voice to amplify our urgent message about the need to fund more research for more rare neuromuscular diseases. Rare Disease Day is about sharing stories, spreading the word, and educating others about rare conditions. Every social media post or conversation you have, makes an incredible difference. You're not just sharing information; you're sparking change and spreading hope. It’s your commitment, involvement, and support that enable us to make the impossible possible for people living with neuromuscular disease. Thank you for your dedication to people living with neuromuscular diseases and to MDA’s mission.  With appreciation, Sharon Hesterlee, PhD Chief Research Officer Muscular Dystrophy Association P.S. When you make an online donation of $35 or more in February, you’ll receive this special limited-edition t-shirt with the iconic [MDA Shamrocks]( designed by MDA advocate and volunteer board member, [Matt Plummer](. [I'll Help]( [MDA.org]( [Donate Now]( © 2024 Muscular Dystrophy Association, Inc.. All rights reserved. 1016 W Jackson Blvd #1073 Chicago, IL 60607 1-800-572-1717 --------------------------------------------------------------- [BBB Accredited Charity.]( [View Online]( | [Privacy Policy]( [Unsubscribe]( | [State Fundraising Notices]( The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.