Muscular Dystrophy Association
Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is an American nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases. Founded in 1950 by Paul Cohen, who lived with muscular dystrophy, MDA accelerates research, advances care, and works to empower families to live longer and more independent lives. Renowned for The MDA Labor Day Telethon, the annual telecast aired live from 1966 to 2010 and was hosted by Jerry Lewis, who also served as MDA's national chairman.
| Abbreviation | MDA |
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| Formation | June 1950 |
| Founder | Paul Cohen |
| Founded at | New York, New York |
| Type | non-profit |
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| Focus | patient services, disease research, care and advocacy |
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Region | United States |
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Revenue | $63.7 million (in 2020) |
| Website | www |
Don Rickles, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Milton Berle, Wayne Newton, Norm Crosby, Don Francisco, Tony Orlando, Johnny Carson, Aretha Franklin, Maureen McGovern, Diana Ross, Angela Lansbury and others have also supported MDA over the years. The organization's headquarters is in Chicago, Illinois.