The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a voluntary health agency -- a dedicated partnership between scientists and concerned citizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases that affect more than a million Americans.

Description:
MDA combats neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive medical and community services, and far-reaching professional and public health education. With national headquarters in Tucson, MDA has more than 200 offices across the country, sponsors 230 hospital-affiliated clinics and supports nearly 400 research projects around the world.

MDA supports more research on neuromuscular diseases than any other private-sector organization in the world. The Association's comprehensive service program includes medical examinations, flu shots, support groups, MDA summer camps for youngsters and assistance with purchase of wheelchairs and leg braces.

The Association's programs are funded almost entirely by individual private contributors.

History:
As late as 1950, very little was being done to combat neuromuscular disease. In that year, a small group of parents whose youngsters had muscular dystrophy decided to do something about this, and MDA was born. Those parents firmly believed that there are no incurable diseases, only diseases for which no treatments have yet been found. That basic philosophy has animated MDA ever since.

Contact people:

Paula Hisel, Administrative Assistant, (phone), (email) Casie Stevens, District Director, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (859) 299-6996

Address:

2311 Fortune Drive Suite #102 Lexington, KY 40509 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.mda.org

Directions:

The MDA local office is located directly off Winchester Road. Make a turn on Fortune Drive beside of the Fifth Third Banking Center and an immediate right onto Beasley St. Then make a left into the Fortune Business. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: Fortune Drive, 5 min. minute walk