We have been working diligently and with enthusiasm to gain support for the Australian MD Community. The passing of this year has eclipsed all preceding as here we are with 2010 approaching at lightning speed and 2009 almost over....

... I have seen many changes politically over the past couple of decades regarding funding, healthcare and more recently, stimulus packages and priority health areas. While it is sometimes frustrating to feel that Muscular Dystrophy has flown under the Government’s radar, it also motivates me and the many supporters of Muscular Dystrophy - Australia, to become a voice that must be heard at state and federal levels.

Over 90 campers, carers and support staff from around Australia descended upon Camp Manyung in Mt Eliza to celebrate the week-long 76th National CampMDA.

Musicians, Motor Racing Drivers, Singers and Boxers have something in common?

Wayne Gardner, Sir Richard Branson, Anthony Mundine, Mark Seymour, James Reyne, Jon Stevens, Mark "Jacko" Jackson, Holly Valance, Brett Tucker, Carla Bonner, Ben Mendelsohn and Isabel Lucas are just some of the people who all represent an eclectic group throwing their support behind MD and contributing to My Diverse Australia.

 ChallengeMD! 2010 - "Run for Strength" Fun Run 

Run for Strength has been added to the MDA's ChallengeMD! series of events.

Watch this space for the announcement of the 2010 Run for Strength event which is scheduled to be conducted in February 2010 around the magnificent surrounds of Albert Park Lake.

Funds raised through Run for Strength will be dedicated to MD Research through the Muscular Dystrophy Research Foundation and scientists at the National Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre.

MDA's Latest Additon - Video Feeds! 

The MDA's Video Feeds! designed to provide easy access to all our current video resources.

MDA Executive Director - Boris M Struk's contribution to the MD Community recognised

Boris was a standout winner who has shown enormous dedication to raising awareness and crucial funding for muscular dystrophy in Australia.” said Peter Blunden, Managing Director Herald & Weekly Times.

MDA & Orchestra Victoria Partnership

An enduring partnership with Orchestra Victoria, NGV International and Muscular Dystrophy presents our annual event. 

Triumphant Trekkers Return ChallengeMD! 2009 Nepal 

ChallengeMD! 2009 Trekkers retuned triumphant, having conquered the dizzy heights of Nepal and raised more research funds for MD Research through the Muscular Dystrophy Research Foundation in support of scientists at the National Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre.

An opportunity still exists to sponsor the supreme efforts of our Trekkers - to read about the challenge or to sponsor a Trekker, click on the following link...

ChallengeMD! 2009 Nepal 

An opportunity to sponsor ChallengeMD! 2009 Trekkers is still available before they head of on the 16th October to trek Nepal.

Funds raised through this arduous event will be dedicated to MD Research through the Muscular Dystrophy Research Foundation and scientists at the National Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre.

To sponsor a Trekker, click on the following link...

Champion boxers Kostya Tszyu, Barry Michael, Sam Soliman & Paul Briggs - have united in the FightMD Campaign.

Launched on Sunday 16th at Sam Soliman's "Return of the King" bout "Box on the Docks 6", the FightMD campaign has set the stage for MDA's national awareness campaign aimed at print and TV media.

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