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Eastern Connecticut's Annual Turkey Dip hopes to raise $40K 24 Nov 2005
The 29th annual Turkey Dip will be held at the Quaddick State Park in Thompson to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, while the 12th annual ...
- Norwich Bulletin,
Sprinkler Systems for Bridgeview 24 Nov 2005
Also at the meeting, Kathy Shea, the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s district director for South Suburban Cook County, presented the Bridgeview Fire ...
- Southwest News-Herald,
Clemmer: 'township was her life' 24 Nov 2005
Clemmer suffered from muscular dystrophy and was bound to a wheelchair, but the neuromuscular disease was not a factor in the crash, according to the Berks ...
- Boyertown Berk Montgomery Newspapers,
Pastors told to constantly replenish, be themselves 24 Nov 2005
Anderson, who has cerebral palsy, said people often think he has muscular dystrophy, spinal bifida, or has been hit by a truck. ...
- Florida Baptist Witness,
North County community briefs: Experimental aircraft group to meet 24 Nov 2005
The Muscular Dystrophy Association will again provide free flu shots to people with any of the more than 40 neuromuscular diseases in the association's program ...
- North County Times,
COMMUNITY CALENDAR 24 Nov 2005
Call 978-3401 by Dec. 2. Jingle Bail Lock-Up fund-raiser for Muscular Dystrophy Association, Dec. 7 at Old Cowtown Museum, 1871 Sim Park Drive. ...
- Kansas.com,
Israeli expertise modernizing Nepal's farming system 24 Nov 2005
39 Pounds of Love tells the story of Ami Ankilewitz, an American-born Israeli with a severe form of muscular dystrophy that renders him almost entirely immobile ...
- Israel 21C,
Study finds protein crucial for motion 24 Nov 2005
18, 2005) -- Ohio State University scientists say a wasting condition causing nearly a third of all cancer deaths is similar to that in muscular dystrophy ... ...
- Science Daily (press release)
Independent Bikers’ Toy Run Set For Sunday, December 4th 24 Nov 2005
Village. The Fineson Centers help children who suffer from birth defects, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy or mental retardation. ...
- Queens Chronicle,
Nothing could rain on his parade 24 Nov 2005
Samuel, 12, suffers from a mitochondrial disorder -- a rare form of muscular dystrophy -- that affects his brain, heart, liver and muscles. ...
- Lowell Sun,
UNLIKELY ROAD TRIP TUGS TOO MUCH ON HEARTS 24 Nov 2005
AMI Ankilewitz is a Texas-born Israeli with a rare form of muscular dystrophy that allows him to move just a single finger, and your heart goes out to him. ...
- Combined Jewish Philantropies,
Charity chief retires after 15 years 24 Nov 2005
...the helm. Sarah, centre director at the pioneering NMC which cares for people with muscular dystrophy, retires on December 16. She ...
- ic CheshireOnline,
Organ registry helps couple fight tragedy 24 Nov 2005
25. Both have a mild form of muscular dystrophy, which she has and Tyler had, too. ``I realized it wasn't quite over for us. We ...
- San Jose Mercury News,
Cavs on the rebound 24 Nov 2005
...or an off-court problem, like the untimely passing of my nephew (Smith's nephew and team inspiration, Justin McBurney, died of muscular dystrophy just into the ...
- Birmingham News,
Millie Teuscher was a pioneer in county 24 Nov 2005
Club. She also played an active role in charitable organizations like the Muscular Dystrophy Association and March of Dimes. As ...
- News-Herald.com,
Non-profit's chairwoman committed to community 24 Nov 2005
...the Arizona State University West Community Partnership, the Governor's Council on Health, Physical Fitness and Sports, and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. ...
- AZ Central.com,
Speedway Children's Charities-Texas Chapter awarding a record ... 24 Nov 2005
Low Birth Weight Development Center, Mesquite Social Services, Mothers Against Drunk Driving Metroplex Chapter (MADD), Muscular Dystrophy Association, National ...
- WhoWon.com,
Muscular Dystrophy Gives Clue to Cancer Wasting Nov 21, 2005
MONDAY, Nov. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers say they've spotted a link between muscular dystrophy and cancer-associated muscle-wasting disease. ...
- Forbes
Cancer-associated muscle wasting and muscular dystrophy share ... Nov 19, 2005
The research, published in the Cancer Cell, describes an unexpected link between muscular dystrophy and muscle wasting associated with cancer, and suggests a ...
- Xagena.it,
Black and Blue Ball benefits Muscular Dystrophy Association Nov 17, 2005
MANCHESTER - Saturn of Manchester, Saturn of Nashua, and Citgo are proud to present the Black and Blue Ball to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association on ...
- NHEvents,
Berks Gala Fights Muscular Dystrophy Nov 18, 2005
BUT TONIGHT AT A BENEFIT FOR THE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION, SOME WITH THE DISEASE ARE PROVING THERE'S STILL NO STOPPING THEM. ...
- WFMZ-TV Online,
Stem Cell Sciences Japan unit signs Muscular Dystrophy licence ... Nov 15, 2005
...with the University of Nice to commercialise human stem cells to form a therapy programme for degenerative diseases including Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD ...
- Forbes
Cancer Wasting, Muscular Dystrophy Show Common Change Nov 14, 2005
...condition responsible for nearly a third of cancer deaths involves the loss of an essential muscle protein that is also lost in people with muscular dystrophy. ...
- Newswise (press release)
Muscular dystrophy and cancer-associated muscle wasting share ... Nov 15, 2005
The research, published in the November issue of Cancer Cell, describes an unexpected link between muscular dystrophy and muscle wasting associated with cancer ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
New Muscular Dystrophy Cooperative Research Centers announced Nov 11, 2005
Human Development (NICHD), a part of the National Institutes of Health, have funded three new Senator Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Cooperative Research ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
Kappa Alpha concert to benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association Nov 13, 2005
...men of the Kappa Alpha Order will host a rock concert called "Rockin for MDA" this year to raise money and awareness for the Muscular Dystrophy Association at ...
- Indiana Statesman
Early cardiac screening necessary for muscular dystrophy patients Oct 31, 2005
Early diagnosis and treatment of heart disease may lead to longer life in Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy patients, say experts at Baylor College of ...
- Innovations-Report,
Fundraiser to be held for teen with muscular dystrophy Nov 7, 2005
A fundraiser was announced Monday for 13-year-old Max Loughrin, a Forest Hills eighth grade student living with muscular dystrophy. ...
- WOOD-TV,
Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy : Another Step Toward a First ... Oct 27, 2005
...from the Quebec City University Hospital Research Center and Université Laval have taken another step toward a first treatment for myotonic muscular dystrophy ...
- Medical News Today (press release),
Jailbirds benefit Muscular Dystrophy Nov 4, 2005
The Amarillo District Muscular Dystrophy Association arrested local residents Thursday during their Fall Fiesta Lock-Up. Members ...
- Guymon Daily Herald,
Genomics - probing the causes of muscular dystrophy Oct 24, 2005
As Dutch researchers have been discovering, one area benefiting from the approach is the study of muscular dystrophy disorders. ...
- Radio Netherlands,
‘Jailbirds’ raise $20,000 for muscular dystrophy Oct 28, 2005
The participants’ bail money of $600 sends one child with muscular dystrophy to summer camp. Muscular dystrophy is a group of ...
- Neosho Daily News,
School backs race to cure me Nov 21, 2005
Norwich, Michael Colman, 13, from Southern Reach, Mulbarton, and Max Bode, 11, from Buckingham Road, Hethersett, all suffer from Duchenne's muscular dystrophy. ...
- Norwich Evening News,
'Arrests' planned for charity Nov 22, 2005
By WAYNE QUESENBERRY. An "arresting" program by the Muscular Dystrophy Association continues as popular local fundraiser. The MDA ...
- Southwest Virginia Enterprise,
Strutting the catwalk for a cause: Students raise $600 Nov 22, 2005
More than 60 students from TMHS strutted their stuff on the catwalk on Thursday, Nov.17 to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. ...
- Tewksbury Advocate,
Muscular dystrophy - early cardiac screening shows better outcomes Oct 30, 2005
By Texas Children's Hospital, Early diagnosis and treatment of heart disease may lead to longer life in Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy patients, say ...
- RxPG NEWS,
MDA makes arrests Nov 17, 2005
...having a big heart for Jerry's kids," and was taken into custody by an "officer" from the Eastern Iowa chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association during a ...
- Iowa City Press Citizen,
All About Business on the Eastside - Serving the Business ... Nov 18, 2005
...event will be held to help raise money for research into a cure or treatment for Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy, the third most common form of muscular dystrophy ...
- Eastside Business Monthly (press release),
Fashion was the passion in Tewksbury Nov 18, 2005
...strutted down a runway dolled up in suits, gowns, sport jerseys and tank tops yesterday night, raising thousands of dollars for children with muscular dystrophy ...
- Lowell Sun,
‘Heavy mental psychotherapy’ Nov 16, 2005
Tickets are $5 for students and $7 for adults, with proceeds going to the Panhandle Muscular Dystrophy Association to send children to a summer camp. ...
- Clovis News Journal,
Doctors sidestep laws to import stem cell 'bank' Nov 22, 2005
...charge to British researchers hoping to find cures for inherited diseases including the degenerative disorder Huntington's, Duchenne muscular dystrophy and the ...
- Telegraph.co.uk,
Fox 4 Anchors Patrick Nolan and Krista Fogelsong To Emcee Flame ... Nov 21, 2005
The Miami native also works with a number of charities -- including the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Multiple Sclerosis Society, the Cystic Fibrosis ...
- OurSports Central (press release),
Wasted: Lives Lost to Meth Nov 22, 2005
We did not know until Ryan's death that he could not, not do the crystal meth," Mrs. Johnson says. Ryan was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at 13. ...
- KAIT,
Local Events Nov 22, 2005
6 at 6 pm at Antonio’s. For info, call Julie at 855-7378. Bowling STRIKEFORCE BUILDER’S BENEFIT — Muscular Dystrophy Association benefit, Jan. ...
- Mail Tribune,
Daring dream Nov 21, 2005
One intern has muscular dystrophy, which limits her mobility. No problem, Feldman says. ... One intern has muscular dystrophy, which limits her mobility. ...
- Daily Review Online,
Humanized mice : are we there yet? Nov 22, 2005
...by NIH grants HL077642, AI057463, AI050864, and AI057463, and by grants from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. ...
- Journal of Experimental Medicine
US Entertainment Industry Notables Work for Social Causes Nov 22, 2005
...comedian and entertainer Jerry Lewis has raised the bar on celebrity causes, obtaining millions of dollars in contributions for muscular dystrophy research. ...
- Washington File,
Presents from Tinseltown Nov 22, 2005
Documentarian Dani Menkin follows a young man with a rare form of muscular dystrophy that has stunted his growth, who, despite predictions of an early death ...
- LA City Beat,
Builders give boy some room to grow Nov 22, 2005
Nevertheless, when the doctors determined in June that AJ had congenital muscular dystrophy, the news hit them with the force of a karate kick. ...
- Pittsburgh Tribune-Review,
Community Events- Wednesday, Nov. 30 Nov 22, 2005
The Self family will host a lasagna dinner at the Elks Lodge from 6 to 8 pm in their fight against muscular dystrophy. Volunteers ...
- Ridgecrest Daily Independent,
39 Pounds Of Love Nov 22, 2005
Diagnosed with muscular dystrophy when he was one-year-old, Ankilewitz has survived well into his thirties, but without moving his muscles much. ...
- A.V. Club
MDA seeks volunteers for 2006 summer camp Nov 16, 2005
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is searching for summer camp volunteers who are looking for a rewarding and memorable experience. ...
- Charlotte Sun-Herald,
Bail event to raise money for charity Nov 16, 2005
They've actually volunteered to be thrown into a mock lockup in order to have friends and family bail them out of the Muscular Dystrophy Association's "Maximum ...
- Bothell Herald,
Pats vs. Saints aids the MDA Nov 16, 2005
On Sunday, Nov. 20, Outback Steakhouse in Tyngsboro will host a fund-raiser to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Doors ...
- Chelmsford Independent,
Making a Difference Nov 18, 2005
Carolyn Doyle's two daughters have Muscular Dystrophy and have been in wheelchairs for the past 2 years. The family has had a hard ...
- WHOI,
Bank exec learns from every experience Nov 22, 2005
In addition, she serves on the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Black and Blue Ball Committee. She splits her time between Milwaukee and Green Bay. ...
- Bizjournals.com,
Arcadia Rotary learns about Rotary's Camp Florida Nov 22, 2005
The camp hosts many special needs groups, including children with cancer, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, diabetes, cerebral palsy, blood disorders, birth ...
- Charlotte Sun-Herald,
Muscle wasting similar in cancer and MD Nov 18, 2005
Ohio: Ohio State University scientists say a wasting condition causing nearly a third of all cancer deaths is similar to that in muscular dystrophy patients. ...
- NewKerala.com,
North Palm Beach County news briefs: November 16 Nov 15, 2005
...on Saturday, Nov. 19, sponsors its Annual Chili Cook-Off to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Each year, firefighters ...
- Jupiter Courier (subscription),
Firefighters raise cash Nov 10, 2005
...for muscular dystrophy Eighty-five firefighters and other Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue personnel volunteered their time in early September to raise money for ...
- OregonLive.com,
Medical Benefits of Tarantula Venom Nov 11, 2005
...important. Kids Hall of Fame member Elizabeth Mule said, "The peptide GSMTX4 can save lives. It can cure Muscular Dystrophy.". "There ...
- WIVB,
Jill Castle Nov 14, 2005
My son, Anthony, 6, has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a progressive muscle disorder that causes loss of muscle function and independence. ...
- AZ Central.com,
Stem Cell Sciences advances towards its first cell therapy program ... Nov 16, 2005
...hMADS) and technologies which will form the basis for a cell therapy programme focused on degenerative diseases including Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). ...
- Biotech Intelligence (press release),
Community News Nov 21, 2005
Grifton firefighters on Friday will be Filling the Boot for the Muscular Dystrophy Association on Queen Street and in front of Piggly Wiggly on Highland ...
- Greenville Daily Reflector,
Today's To Dos Nov 20, 2005
The Grifton Firefighters will be sponsor the Fill the Boot for the Muscular Dystrophy Association from 1:30-4:30 pm Friday on Queen street and in front of the ...
- Kinston Free Press,
Duke drug on verge of FDA nod Nov 20, 2005
The company, with support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, is also recruiting older patients for trials using Myozyme for late-onset Pompe's disease. ...
- Durham Herald Sun,
People briefs Nov. 21 Nov 20, 2005
TUCSON, Ariz. -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association is looking for summer camp volunteers who want a rewarding and memorable experience. ...
- Hilton Head Island Packet,
Tucson Briefing Nov 20, 2005
For the third consecutive year, the Muscular Dystrophy Association will serve as one of the official drop-off locations for the Salvation Army's Angel Giving ...
- Arizona Daily Star,
Children with neurological and neuromuscular diseases at risk for ... Nov 20, 2005
...three other categories of chronic medical conditions--neurological and neuromuscular disease ( NNMD, such as muscular dystrophy ), gastroesophageal reflux ...
- Xagena.it,
Earl F. Babcock Nov 19, 2005
He was a member of the Henderson United Methodist Church, a trustee of the Smithville Cemetery, a member of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and he and his ...
- newzjunky.com,
Iron lungs to breathe new life into treatment Nov 20, 2005
...hospitals such as the Austin Health campus in Victoria, keeping alive polio survivors and patients with progressive conditions such as muscular dystrophy. ...
- Australian,
DOWN TO THE BONE Nov 21, 2005
A documentary by Dani Menkin about an Israeli man with a rare form of muscular dystrophy, who weighs just thirty-nine pounds at age thirty-four and searches ...
- New Yorker,
Firemen's chili to vie for honors Nov 16, 2005
The Professional Firefighters/Paramedics of Palm Beach County will hold their annual Chili Cook-off this weekend to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. ...
- Palm Beach Post,
Scottish biotech signs stem cell licensing agreement Nov 15, 2005
...had signed a licence deal with Nice University to develop a human stem cells therapy programme for degenerative diseases, such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy. ...
- The Herald,
More local briefs Nov 21, 2005
Fill the Boot" drive Saturday at the intersection of Route 44 and Burnett Boulevard to raise money for the local chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. ...
- Poughkeepsie Journal,
SCS signs its first stem cell licensing deal Nov 15, 2005
...deal were not disclosed, SCS said the programme is aimed at developing therapies for degenerative diseases including Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - the "most ...
- Scotsman,
Area citizens going to 'jail' for charity Nov 14, 2005
The Muscular Dystrophy Association and the Holiday Inn Express will be arresting local citizens to raise money for Jerry's Kids and others in the Putnam County ...
- Huntington Herald Dispatch,
MDA seeks volunteers for its summer camps Nov 15, 2005
Volunteer counselors are needed for the Muscular Dystrophy Association's weeklong summer camps held across the country. Counselors ...
- Tucson Citizen,
22nd Annual Love Ride Nov 11, 2005
Organizers hope to raise approximately $1,000,000 to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Reading by 9 and hurricane Katrina relief. ...
- abc7.com,
Gene Therapy Reverses Genetic Mutation Responsible For Heart ... Oct 26, 2005
...to successfully treat heart failure and other degenerative muscle problems in an animal model that is genetically susceptible to a human muscular dystrophy. ...
- Science Daily (press release)
Expert to speak about stem cell research Nov 10, 2005
...an essential branch of science that could bring dramatic advancements in combating diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Muscular Dystrophy and Multiple ...
- Belleville News-Democrat,
REACHING THE WORLD Oct 30, 2005
Luke, who has lived with muscular dystrophy since he was 14 months old, has served as the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s State Goodwill Ambassador for ...
- Anderson Independent Mail (subscription),
Full lives despite disease Nov 13, 2005
PATIENTS with muscular dystrophy, a genetic, eventually fatal disease, require more government support to lead rich, full and independent lives, advocates say. ...
- Shanghai Daily,
A Question Of Health Nov 15, 2005
...time. Q. My husband and I are thinking about having children. My brother died some years ago from Duchenne muscular dystrophy. I ...
- Independent,
“I’ll Trade You the Pink-Ribbon Teddy Bear for Jerry Lewis Any ... Nov 1, 2005
Once I tried to downplay the disability but now I question why I’m so often the one “special needs� employee: the woman with muscular dystrophy. ...
- Bay Area BusinessWoman News,
Being locked up not such a bad thing Oct 26, 2005
My wife makes sure to give money to the Muscular Dystrophy Association every time they ask — as do I — because she had a cousin with the neuromuscular ...
- Mooresville / Decatur Times,
Appellate court: camp for disabled children doesn't have to use ... Nov 4, 2005
DENVER - Two women who suffer from muscular dystrophy will no longer be able to volunteer at the summer camp for disabled children that they attended when they ...
- Kansas City Star,
It's Magic Week! Nov 7, 2005
The 6th annual magic show, to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association, will be held November 12 at 7 pm in the Grayson County Middle School Auditorium and ...
- Grayson County News Gazette,
Suwanee community leaders go to jail for MDA Nov 19, 2005
Deemed as “most wanted,� these “jailbirds� will serve time in the slammer to help raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association at its Suwanee Lock ...
- Duluth Weekly,
Event raises money for charity, provides entertainment for ... 03 Oct 2005
...“It was a fund-raiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.�. The purpose was to provide entertainment for students and to help out a good cause. ...
- Ball State Daily News
RAMP program aids disabled residents 03 Oct 2005
Lonnie, now 52, was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at age 20. Muscular dystrophy is a muscle degenerating disease that can grow worse over time. ...
- Today's Sunbeam
Buttercup Ball raises £150,000 for child patients 03 Oct 2005
Eoghan Warner, who has a severe form of muscular dystrophy, and was the star of a film screened during the evening, also donated £2000. ...
- The Herald
Hopefuls seek 'Three Wishes' in Mason 03 Oct 2005
Bennett, who lives in Lansing, said she just wanted to help her grandson, Michael Bates, who has muscular dystrophy, to be "happy, comfortable and able to live ...
- Lansing State Journal
Documentary returns as festival fundraiser 03 Oct 2005
By Frank Herron. Ankilewitz has left in the dust a doctor's prediction that he would be dead by the age of 6, the victim of a rare form of muscular dystrophy. ...
- Syracuse Post Standard
Prisoners help the disabled find a little freedom 03 Oct 2005
...dogs are trained to help wheelchair-bound people who were paralyzed in accidents or suffer from disabling diseases such as muscular dystrophy, arthritis and ...
- Providence Journal (subscription)
Christian school conducts mission trip 03 Oct 2005
..."She's a very remarkable woman,'' said Kelley. "She's on the board for Muscular Dystrophy and appeared on the Jerry Lewis (Labor Day) telethon. ...
- Uniontown Herald Standard
Dogs rule at annual walk, carnival 03 Oct 2005
Muscular dystrophy keeps Chuck Archer of Mayflower, Ark., confined to a wheelchair. He received the first service dog from Southwest Service Dogs. ...
- Benton County Daily Record
Cookbook on sale to benefit Londonderry High music students 03 Oct 2005
Windham Fire Department for the fifth year in a row to host a benefit breakfast that will raise money for the New Hampshire Muscular Dystrophy Association, as ...
- Nashua Telegraph
Medical innovations promise longer, better life 03 Oct 2005
...that might be treated by embryonic stem cells is wider and includes Parkinson's disease, traumatic spinal-cord injury, muscular dystrophy, heart disease and ...
- Engineering News
AVI BioPharma Introduces ESPRIT With Initial Application in ... Sep 29, 2005
In addition to genetic disorders such as muscular dystrophy, AVI is now applying the ESPRIT therapeutic approach to diseases with an immunologic component ...
- Genetic Engineering News
Firefighters raise money for muscular dystrophy Sep 29, 2005
Strathmore Standard — The Strathmore Fire Department gathered together Sept. 24 – 25 to help a co-worker raise money and awareness for muscular dystrophy. ...
- Strathmore Standard
First-Ever Gene Therapy Success for Muscular Dystrophy Achieved ... Sep 26, 2005
Pitt researchers have reported the first study to achieve success with gene therapy for the treatment of congenital muscular dystrophy (CMD) in mice ...
- Pitt Chronicle
Gingerbread LittleVersity Holds Trik-A-Thon to Benefit Muscular ... Sep 20, 2005
...a Trik-A-Thon at all three Gingerbread LittleVersity locations on September 29, beginning at 10 am The proceeds will be donated to Muscular Dystrophy research. ...
- Carolina Newswire (press release)
Massive “arrest� of local leaders to benefit Muscular ... Sep 24, 2005
...to be “arrested and serve time� in a mock jail at Zydeco’s in an effort to raise $1,000 bail each for the local muscular Dystrophy Association. ...
- Mooresville / Decatur Times
Jerry Lewis' telethon raises $269,000 locally for muscular ... Sep 17, 2005
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) - The Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon has raised nearly 55 (m) million dollars nationwide for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and ...
- KRIS-TV
‘Hot Springs convicts' to be arrested to benefit Muscular ... Sep 21, 2005
SIOUX FALLS n There's a new sheriff in town, and the name is Muscular Dystrophy Association. MDA will arrest local "Hot Springs convicts" on Tuesday, Oct. ...
- Hot Springs Star
Jerry Lewis' telethon raises money for muscular dystrophy and ... Sep 5, 2005
The annual event is raising money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and victims of Hurricane Katrina. A telethon spokesman ...
- KESQ
Nevada fireman hit while collecting money for muscular dystrophy Sep 5, 2005
Las Vegas firefighter suffered serious injuries when he was hit by a car while collecting donations for the annual Muscular Dystrophy Association fundraiser. ...
- KRNV
Jerry Lewis' Telethon Raises Money For Muscular Dystrophy ... Sep 5, 2005
Day Telethon raised more than $3 million by late Sunday night in a unique edition of the annual event that benefits both the Muscular Dystrophy Association and ...
- NBC5i.com
Telethon for muscular dystrophy Monday Sep 4, 2005
ROCKFORD -- For many folks, Labor Day means the end of summer, cookouts, Labor Day parades and the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Association Labor Day ...
- Rockford Register Star
Jerry Lewis telethon raises money for muscular dystrophy ... Sep 6, 2005
Nationally, The Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon raised $54.9 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and more than $1 million for victims of Hurricane ...
- Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier
Muscular Dystrophy Telethon Coming Up Sep 2, 2005
The Jerry Lewis Telethon raises money in the fight againgst muscular dystrophy. This year's UP goodwill ambassador is ten year old ...
- WLUC-TV
Stater Bros. Raises $355,280 to Benefit Muscular Dystrophy ... Sep 6, 2005
6 /PRNewswire/ -- Stater Bros. Supermarkets are pleased to announce that $355,280 was raised this year to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
Firefighters brave traffic, heat to give muscular dystrophy the ... Sep 2, 2005
Firefighters are on a quest to collect money for the fight against muscular dystrophy, using their boots as collection receptacles. ...
- Pahrump Valley Times
Firefighters filling the boot for Muscular Dystrophy Association Sep 3, 2005
Firefighters are taking a stand on a street corner or two around town to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and will be on those street ...
- Durant Daily Democrat
Firefighters collect for muscular dystrophy Sep 2, 2005
Reno firefighters will collect money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association during the weekend at the corner of South Virginia Street and McCarran Bouelvard ...
- Reno Gazette Journal
City fire department thanked for muscular dystrophy work Sep 7, 2005
Arcadia Firefighter Appreciation Week on Tuesday night and paid tribute to city firefighters for their efforts on behalf of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. ...
- Charlotte Sun-Herald
(PRN) - Stater Bros. Raises $355,280 to Benefit Muscular Dystrophy ... Sep 6, 2005
...(PRN) - eCollege(R) Reaches Out to the Education Community in the Wake of Hurricane Katrina Tragedy ... [+. PRN) - IDACOMM and ...
- Bolsamania.com
Firefighters pedal for cure Oct 1, 2005
The ride is going to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. ... "It's awesome.". The money is used to help children with muscular dystrophy. ...
- North Platte Telegraph
Poor awareness on muscular dystrophy Sep 14, 2005
...'Most of the people are unaware of muscular dystrophy which affects children or adults who may seem healthy at the earlier stage but over a period of time are ...
- News Today
10-year-olds hold fundraiser for muscular dystrophy Sep 1, 2005
...graders Michael Santorelli and Bobby Golden were thinking of ways to raise money for the upcoming annual Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon to ...
- Holbrook Sun
Donating to Muscular Dystrophy Sep 5, 2005
Monday morning. It's part of a national campaign called Fill the Boot aimed at raising money for muscular dystrophy. Monday, fire ...
- WTAP-TV
PMAC Lending Services, Inc. Raises $66,000 For Muscular Dystrophy ... Sep 7, 2005
WEST COVINA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 2005--PMAC Lending Services, Inc. ("PMAC"), a leading provider of home loan services ...
- Business Wire (press release)
Fire departments collect money for Muscular Dystrophy Sep 1, 2005
...fire departments are helping to Fill the Boot on Friday by collecting spare change at local intersections to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association ...
- Belleville News-Democrat
Firefighters fill the boot for muscular dystrophy Aug 31, 2005
...of the Menlo Park Fire Protection District and neighboring fire departments collected $7,600 in spare change for the Muscular Dystrophy Association's national ...
- San Mateo County Times
Jerry Lewis Pioneers the Effort to End Muscular Dystrophy Aug 29, 2005
Lewis has done more than just make people laugh. Over the last 50 years he's helped to raise almost two billion dollars to find a cure for Muscular Dystrophy. ...
- KSDK
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Hosts Fundraiser for the Muscular ... Aug 30, 2005
Sept. 3 to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) in honor of its annual Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon. This ...
- Yahoo News (press release)
Bowling fund-raiser for muscular dystrophy Aug 30, 2005
Umpqua Bank and Douglas County Title Co. are sponsoring the annual event at Lava Lanes in Roseburg to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. ...
- The News-Review
Muscular Dystrophy Association to hold annual Lock Up Aug 31, 2005
This year, those who will be locked up for charity will be “held� in the MVP box in the Lambeau Field Atrium, and will have food catered by Levy Restaurants ...
- Green Bay Press Gazette
Mark Reynolds Sep 27, 2005
Mark Reynolds, who died on September 6 aged 48, will be remembered for raising awareness of muscular dystrophy and helping those who suffer from it, as well as ...
- Telegraph.co.uk
Boy, family plan Make-A-Wish cruise Sep 26, 2005
...terminal illness. But the stories really hit home when her son, Dakota, 6, was diagnosed with Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy. “My ...
- Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Jerry Lewis telethon raises money for muscular dystrophy ... Sep 5, 2005
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) -- The Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon raised $54.9 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and more than $1 million for ...
- Sioux City Journal
Telethon raises money for muscular dystrophy, hurricane victims Sep 5, 2005
...-- The Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon raised $54.9 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and more than $1 million for victims of Hurricane Katrina. ...
- Daytona Beach News-Journal
Stater Bros. Raises $355,280 to Benefit Muscular Dystrophy ... Sep 6, 2005
6 /PRNewswire/ -- Stater Bros. Supermarkets are pleased to announce that $355,280 was raised this year to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
'Fill the boot' campaign raises $21,000 for charity Sep 30, 2005
...donations. They were part of the fifth annual "Fill the Boot" campaign, which raises money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. ...
- Danbury News Times
Greeks sponsor concert to benefit Katrina relief Sep 25, 2005
...in Dunn Meadow at a concert sponsored by the Interfraternity Council and the Panhellenic Association to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. ...
- Indiana Daily Student
Firefighters 'fill the boot' with $2,400 for charity Sep 28, 2005
Swampscott Firefighters Union Local 1459 collected $2,400 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association over the Labor Day weekend with a "Fill The Boot" campaign ...
- Swampscott Reporter
Local briefs Sep 28, 2005
The Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Lock-Up held Sept. 21 at Jukebox Charlie’s, 248 N. Hickory St., raised $26,000 in support of MDA local programs. ...
- Fond du Lac Reporter
UA prof wins prestigious $2.5M award Sep 30, 2005
By Eric Swedlund. A UA professor will use a $2.5 million award to explore the genetics of human diseases from diabetes to muscular dystrophy and asthma. ...
- Arizona Daily Star
Thorsby's Swedish Fest around the bend Oct 1, 2005
On Oct. 15, the day of the parade, the Thorsby Fire Department will hold a 5K run to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. ...
- Clanton Advertiser
'disABLED' art exhibit at ArtCenter Manatee 'disABLED' art exhibit Oct 1, 2005
Cotler, 45, of Sarasota, suffers from muscular dystrophy, a disease characterized by the progressive wasting away of muscle, said his mother, Carole Cotler. ...
- Bradenton Herald
Michael Patrick Geary Oct 2, 2005
...following the service. Memorials could be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Jewell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
- Helena Independent Record
Common Man hosts fifth annual community charity breakfast Sep 30, 2005
Fire Department for the fifth year in a row to host a benefit breakfast event that will raise money for the New Hampshire Muscular Dystrophy Association as ...
- NHEvents
Genetic test revolution aids fight to end cancer Oct 1, 2005
British society is generally happy to screen for conditions such as thalassaemia, cystic fibrosis, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Huntington's disease and other ...
- The Observer
Swing fore the cure at third annual Jett Golf Classic Sep 29, 2005
...is the foundation's largest annual fundraiser inviting over 400 golfers and dinner guests to join in the fight for a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD ...
- Kingston Mariner
Hemet set for new building Oct 1, 2005
...and two-bedroom units in the building are designed for easy use and navigation by residents who have such disabilities as cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy ...
- Press-Enterprise (subscription)
State's firefighters deserve our thanks Sep 28, 2005
The Muscular Dystrophy Association, on behalf of the families we serve, would like to thank all of the firefighters across the state of Connecticut for their ...
- Norwich Bulletin
Lock-up raises $43,000 for MDA Sep 26, 2005
According to representatives of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, being in jail was a great place to be last Thursday. Leaders ...
- Sand Mountain Reporter
Reading PA Firefighters participate in IAFF Softball tournament ... Sep 18, 2005
PRLEAP.COM) The Prince George’s County Firefighters Local 1619 hosted their annual softball tournament to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. ...
- PR Leap (press release)
Greeks offer more than parties Sep 21, 2005
Last year, my members of my fraternity volunteered for the muscular dystrophy buddy walk. Muscular Dystrophy Association, MDA, is ...
- Shield (subscription)
Boot drive strives to find cure Sep 22, 2005
Powell River firefighters are gearing up to raise money for muscular dystrophy research again this year. The annual boot drive will ...
- The Powell River Peak
Defibrillator donated to Hammons Field Sep 20, 2005
...resources. Three area fire departments sponsored Fill the Boot drives for the Muscular Dystrophy Association over Labor Day weekend. ...
- News-Leader.com
Kimo, Bryce and Joey get boost from their family Sep 17, 2005
...regroup. It's because they all suffer from Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy - a debilitating, genetic illness that is prevalent in boys. ...
- TheReporter.com
Letter: Sharon firefighters thank MDA donors Sep 23, 2005
The Sharon firefighters would like to thank all the passing motorists who donated their dollars and coins at the Muscular Dystrophy Association "Fill the Boot ...
- Sharon Advocate
Six Rivers to lock up a few executives Sep 20, 2005
McKINLEYVILLE -- Six Rivers Brewery will host this year’s Muscular Dystrophy Association Executive Lock Up on Thursday. The fund ...
- Times-Standard
CITGO Auctioning Bassmaster Professional Angler Fishing Jerseys Sep 20, 2005
CITGO, as a fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, is offering five tournament-worn jerseys from your favorite professional anglers. ...
- BassResource.com (press release)
Maine officials, business owners do hard time for a good cause Sep 23, 2005
...imprisoned. The Maine branch of the Muscular Dystrophy Association held one of its many "Lock Up" fund-raisers at the restaurant. ...
- Foster's Daily Democrat
Grant honors UA professor for novel genetics research Sep 29, 2005
The treatment of certain genetic diseases, especially diabetes, muscular dystrophy and asthma, and to some extent, cancer, could change dramatically if ...
- Tucson Citizen
Top NIH prize goes to three Stanford faculty members Sep 30, 2005
...repair capability. His work also has the potential to help sufferers of degenerative diseases such as muscular dystrophy. He said ...
- Stanford Report
North Shore by the Numbers Sep 30, 2005
Number of dollars collected for the Muscular Dystrophy Association by Swampscott Firefighters Union Local 1459 during a "Fill The Boot" campaign Labor Day ...
- North Shore Sunday
'Angels' held aloft Sep 29, 2005
That was 7-foot-1 Matt Geiger's response every time gawking guests asked about the weather in his stratosphere at the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Hearts ...
- St. Petersburg Times
CepTor Announces Patent Filing for Neurodur (C-201) Pro-Drug in ... Sep 30, 2005
CepTor's primary efforts are currently being focused on moving its lead product, MYODUR, into phase I/II clinical trials for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. ...
- Genetic Engineering News
John P. Donoghue Honored for Cyberkinetics' Groundbreaking ... Sep 30, 2005
A pilot clinical study of the BrainGate(TM) System for those with severe paralysis resulting from spinal cord injury (SCI), muscular dystrophy, or with "locked ...
- Genetic Engineering News
Mum wakes up hourly... Sep 12, 2005
Jia Yong suffers from Duchenne's muscular dystrophy, a genetic disorder which causes the muscles to get progressively weaker. It mainly affects males. ...
- Electric New Paper
ABC 7 Medical: Chronic Pain Sep 29, 2005
THE SPOKESPERSON IS JERRY LEWIS... YES, THE SAME MAN KNOWN FOR HIS TIRELESS WORK FOR THE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION HAS A NEW MISSION. ...
- WJLA
Identity theft: TV star speaks about close-to-home role in film Sep 29, 2005
..."When I met Jerry Lewis and heard him speak, I was amazed," Underwood said. "Here is a man who has raised billions for muscular dystrophy. ...
- Bradenton Herald
Voice of the reader Oct 1, 2005
...to the generous people of Billings, Lockwood and the surrounding areas that we are writing about the success of the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Fill-the ...
- Billings Gazette
Aquatic series comes to community center Sep 29, 2005
...the pool as a volunteer instructor in a Red Cross program for youths whose physical challenges ranged from cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy to blindness ...
- Ft. Washington Montgomery Newspapers
The Local Scene Sep 26, 2005
The Rolla Professional Firefighters Local No. 3905 recently raised more than $1,100 to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). ...
- Rolla Daily News
Bowen doesn't always travel by conventional means Sep 27, 2005
The 3,000-mile stilt walk garnered $104,000 for muscular dystrophy and allowed Bowen an opening spot with Jerry Lewis on a Muscular Dystrophy Telethon. ...
- Arizona Silver Belt
Ceptor files for MS drug patent Sep 30, 2005
Its lead drug candidate is Myodur, which the company is working on getting into Phase I and II clinical trials for Duchenne's muscular dystrophy. ...
- Baltimore Business Journal
ALS Patients Look To New Treatment Oct 1, 2005
...he continues to fight. The baclofen pump is also used for patients with cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy. The fact that Hrezo ...
- Pittsburgh Channel.com
Charity: what a drag, man Sep 30, 2005
The troupe primarily does benefit shows, including events for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, local homeless shelters, battered-women's groups, Make-A-Wish ...
- MaineToday.com
Delta player overcomes anorexia, depression Sep 28, 2005
For a week last summer, he volunteered at a Muscular Dystrophy Association-sponsored camp at Happy Hollow in Nashville in southern Indiana. ...
- Muncie Star Press
Ward family shares what it's like to live with MD Sep 3, 2005
When the Muscular Dystrophy Association's 40th anniversary Jerry Lewis Labor Day telethon kicks off today, the Ward family of Lufkin will have perhaps a more ...
- Lufkin Daily News
DISABLED BOY TO THANK SUPERMARKET Sep 2, 2005
Hull boy Bradley Pallister has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a severe muscle weakening condition, and will now be able to get in and out of bed on his own after ...
- Community Newswire
Telethon `lucky charm' survives Sep 3, 2005
The comedian and campaigner for the Muscular Dystrophy Association is holding his annual telethon Sunday and Monday, albeit one radically different from ...
- Sun-Sentinel.com
Firefighters raise record funds for Jerry's kids Sep 22, 2005
OCALA - Marion County's firefighters took off their boots to raise a department record $16,250 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. ...
- Ocala.com
Rare/Orphan Diseases Blog Archives Sep 4, 2005
When most Americans think of muscular dystrophy, they picture Jerry Lewis surrounded by children during the annual Muscular Dystrophy Association's Labor Day ...
- rarediseases.about.com
Labor 'Day' of Love Sep 1, 2005
According to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, its first telethon was held at New York City's Carnegie Hall in 1955. It raised $600,000. ...
- TimesCommunity.com
Labor 'Day' of Love Sep 1, 2005
Mom.�. Anthony, of Springfield, stricken with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, died Aug. 7 of acute pulmonary hemorrhaging. Muscular ...
- Centreville Times
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