Keep the momentum going for Rare Disease Day

{NAME}, neuromuscular diseases are no match for your generosity! [Muscular Dystrophy Association]( [Keep the momentum going for Rare Disease Day ] Dear {NAME}, Each year on Rare Disease Day, the media spotlight often turns to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and everything we’ve accomplished on behalf of patients and families living with these rare and oftentimes fatal diseases. But this year, as February 29th fast approaches, we want to turn that spotlight on you, {NAME} — because none of our groundbreaking work would be possible without your generous support. [I'll Keep the Momentum Going!]( For almost 75 years, friends like you have stood with MDA as we’ve pushed the boundaries of science and medicine to understand, treat, and one day, cure neuromuscular diseases. - You were with us when MDA led a task force of neuroscientists from around the world to discover the gene that causes Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). - You helped fund genetic therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). - You joined us in carving a path forward for new targeted treatments through the creation of the NeuroMuscular ObserVational Research (MOVR) Data Hub. - You helped establish and expand our nationwide network of care centers, where experts in rare neuromuscular diseases provide the highest standards of care. Together, {NAME}, we’ve taken bold steps to transform lives. [Will you give again today, in honor of Rare Disease Day, to empower more people living with neuromuscular diseases?]( Your support enables us to work with urgency. To drive critical research forward. To raise awareness about the patient experience and advocate for better healthcare. [I'll Keep the Momentum Going!]( {NAME}, as rare as neuromuscular diseases may be, your generosity knows no bounds. Thank you again for all you do to help patients overcome the challenges of these conditions and live longer, more independent lives. Gratefully, Sharon Hesterlee, PhD Chief Research Officer Muscular Dystrophy Association P.S. Remember, when you make an online gift of $35 or more in February, you’ll receive an MDA Shamrocks T-shirt created by Matt Plummer who is pictured above. Matt is a designer and MDA advocate who lives with SMA. He created this T-shirt design especially for our Shamrocks Campaign, which kicks off next month. Get yours today! [Give Now]( [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.