(20 November 2008)
"From The Desk"
- Updated -
MDA Executive Director, Boris M Struk, I must have blinked, because here we are with 2008 almost at its end. It just goes to show that the busier one is the more swiftly time passes.
To read the update, click on the pic or here.
To read the update, click on the pic or here.
(18 November 2008)
ChallengeMD! has been a huge success for MD - Tour Duchenne was born to be bigger!
ChallengeMD! has been a huge success for MD with OVER $1 Million raised to date from the rides through Vietnam, Cambodia and most recently, China.
Tour Duchenne was born during preparation for the Cambodian challenge by expat Aussie Julian Thompson, with the aim of the Tour raising $1 million for MD research, through one bike ride - Sydney to Melbourne in March 2009 where the National Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre and the Institute for Neuromuscular Research (in Sydney) research projects will benefit.
Read all about it here...
ChallengeMD! has been a huge success for MD with OVER $1 Million raised to date from the rides through Vietnam, Cambodia and most recently, China.
Tour Duchenne was born during preparation for the Cambodian challenge by expat Aussie Julian Thompson, with the aim of the Tour raising $1 million for MD research, through one bike ride - Sydney to Melbourne in March 2009 where the National Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre and the Institute for Neuromuscular Research (in Sydney) research projects will benefit.
Read all about it here...
(17 November 2008)
Information MD!
2008
Information MD!
2008
3 Days, 300 people Two Meetings - 7th AOMC and InformationMD! 2008 - Making a Difference
Held over three days, the 7th Asian Oceanian Myology Centre (AOMC) Scientific Meeting, the MDA's lay informatrion meeting InformationMD! 2008 and the INDAPS satellite meeting attracted over 300 people.
High quality presentations from leaders in their respective research fields added to the significant value experienced by the audience members: lay and professional.
More details here...
Held over three days, the 7th Asian Oceanian Myology Centre (AOMC) Scientific Meeting, the MDA's lay informatrion meeting InformationMD! 2008 and the INDAPS satellite meeting attracted over 300 people.
High quality presentations from leaders in their respective research fields added to the significant value experienced by the audience members: lay and professional.
More details here...
(17 November 2008)
Fun Run
for
Muscular Dystrophy
Research
Sunday 15th February 2009 will see individuals and families participate in a 5km walk or run or 10km run in support of Research into Muscular Dystrophy.
Details here...
Fun Run
for
Muscular Dystrophy
Research
Sunday 15th February 2009 will see individuals and families participate in a 5km walk or run or 10km run in support of Research into Muscular Dystrophy.
Details here...
(04 November 2008)
ChallengeMD!
Great Ocean Walk 2008
ChallengeMD!
Great Ocean Walk 2008
The ChallengeMD! Great Ocean Walk proves to be a huge success!
ChallengeMD! GOW 2008 saw 20 supporters trek along the recently opened Great Ocean Walk which spans 91km of spectacular coastal scenery, deserted wild beaches, sheer cliffs and historical lighthouses.
The first part of the challenge was to raise funds for MDA. And this was done in spectacular fashion with OVER $25,000 raised!
Pictures and story here
(24 October 2008)
Christmas
Cards
Now is the time to order your Corporate Christmas Cards. MDA also have a selection of contemporary personal cards, ideal for family, friends and business.
Your order will assist the MDA with the provision of support services, respite programs, information services and scientific research.
To view our samples or to download an Order Form, Click here...
Christmas
Cards
Personalised Corporate Christmas Cards
Your order will assist the MDA with the provision of support services, respite programs, information services and scientific research.
To view our samples or to download an Order Form, Click here...
(24 October 2008)
Concert by Orchestra Victoria for MD
The Great Hall, NGV International saw a capacity crowd exceeding 500 people attend the launch of MD Awareness Month to a free concert.
Australian soprano Emma Matthews was joined by Orchestra Victoria in a special performance of ‘Philomele’s Aria’, the dramatic mad scene from Richard Mills’ The Love of the Nightingale, accompanied by a selection of enchanting Mozart arias. Led by Orchestra Victoria’s Principal Guest Conductor Marko Letonja, the exciting programme also included Prokofiev’s Sinfonietta and Berlioz’s virtuosic overture Le Carnival Romain.
more...
The Great Hall, NGV International saw a capacity crowd exceeding 500 people attend the launch of MD Awareness Month to a free concert.
Australian soprano Emma Matthews was joined by Orchestra Victoria in a special performance of ‘Philomele’s Aria’, the dramatic mad scene from Richard Mills’ The Love of the Nightingale, accompanied by a selection of enchanting Mozart arias. Led by Orchestra Victoria’s Principal Guest Conductor Marko Letonja, the exciting programme also included Prokofiev’s Sinfonietta and Berlioz’s virtuosic overture Le Carnival Romain.
more...
(24 October 2008)
DOJ
Supports
MD
Supports
MD
Department of Justice Supports Muscular Dystrophy
MDA member Kim Jago works for the Department of Justice (DOJ) and has been a strong advocate for the work undertaken by the MDA.
A visit by the DOJ to the MDA Centre resulted in a cheque presentation. More...
MDA member Kim Jago works for the Department of Justice (DOJ) and has been a strong advocate for the work undertaken by the MDA.
A visit by the DOJ to the MDA Centre resulted in a cheque presentation. More...
(17 October 2008)
More .....
Students Ride for Muscular Dystrophy
St Clare's Students Ride for MD
St. Clare's Primary School in Thomastown West participated in a fundraising bike challenge as a sequel to last year's marvelous effort. More .....
(21 September 2008)
Ineke's
Trivia Night
Trivia Night
ChallengeMD! Great Ocean Walk
ChallenegMD! Great Ocean Walk participant Ineke Struk, assisted by MDA's Vicki Cavalieros and MDA long-standing volunteer Sarah Good conducted a Trivia Night at the MDA Centre's Seminar Room in support of MDA.
More here....
(21 September 2008)
ChallengeMD!
Raises $1 Million
ChallengeMD!
Raises $1 Million
ChallengeMD! Raises $1 Million
Since inception of ChallengeMD! with the Ride through Vietnam in 2006, followed by Cambodia in 2007 and having just returned from China, riders have generated over $1 Million for MDA.
This is a remarkable effort in fundraising terms and sheer physical effort in riding through harsh conditions of heat, humidity and often roads that are not fit for riding upon. Read about ChallengeMD! 2008 China here...
Since inception of ChallengeMD! with the Ride through Vietnam in 2006, followed by Cambodia in 2007 and having just returned from China, riders have generated over $1 Million for MDA.
This is a remarkable effort in fundraising terms and sheer physical effort in riding through harsh conditions of heat, humidity and often roads that are not fit for riding upon. Read about ChallengeMD! 2008 China here...
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