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Congenital Muscular Dystrophy
A group of diseases causing muscle weakness at birth. Several defined genetic mutations cause muscles to break down faster than they can repair or grow. A child with CMD may have various neurological or physical impairments. Some children never gain the ability to walk, while others lose the ability as they grow older. Learn more...-
Upcoming Fundraisers
- Minnesota 1/2 Marathon
4 August 2011
St Paul, MN - Ruby's Diner Hosts Cure CMD Fundraiser
19 February 2012
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 - Long Branch 1/2 Marathon
6 May 2012
Long Branch, NJ - Charlie's Take Me Out To The Ballgame!!
8 July 2012
New York - Disneyland 1/2 Marathon
2 September 2012
Anaheim, CA
- Minnesota 1/2 Marathon
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MDA’S Augie’s Quest Reaches Goal Of $18 Million For ALS Research
The Muscular Dystrophy Association's Augie's Quest initiative has reached an important goal in funding research efforts that target a devastating disease. ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease) destroys nerve cells that control muscles. Complete paralysis and death typically occur within two to five years after diagnosis. MDA's ALS Division leads the search to find treatments and a cure for ALS.
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