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Union Family Seeks Donations for Muscular Dystrophy Association
Published August 29, 2008, 3:33 pm, The Missourian
The family of Meramec Valley Middle School student Iain Spurgin, 11, has been working to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), and he has been invited to appear on the KSDK News Channel 5's Labor Day Telethon for MDA on Monday, Sept. 1 at 1:10 p.m.
Learning, loving, living
Published August 29, 2008, 1:52 pm, WLUC Marquette
MARQUETTE -- Just like any five-year old boy, Isaac Cayer likes playing with his older brother Matthew, having fun outside and showing off his toys. "He tries to do everything," said Tina Cayer, Isaac's mother. "I mean, he tries to be like any other kid."
Doctor Seeks Cure For Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Published August 29, 2008, 10:47 am, WCVB Boston
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is the most common childhood form of muscular dystrophy. It affects boys almost exclusively, and those who have the disease often don't live past their 20s.
Sanford-Brown Institute - Iselin Raises $11,000 for Ryan's Quest
Published August 29, 2008, 9:48 am, PRWeb via Yahoo! News
First Walkathon to Benefit Muscular Dystrophy Research
Judge: Give experimental drug to terminally ill teen in Gonvick
Published August 28, 2008, 11:39 pm, Crookston Daily Times
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - A federal judge on Wednesday ordered a research company to supply an experimental drug to a 16-year-old Minnesota boy who is terminally ill with a rare form of muscular dystrophy.
Howell youth to appear on annual MDA telethon
Published August 27, 2008, 6:39 pm, Howell Tri Town News
HOWELL — Nicholas Zichella, 11, can swim in 11 feet of water. He plays video games and hangs out with his friends. Nicholas acts like a typical boy except that unlike his peers, he cannot walk.
Gone but Never Forgotten
Published August 27, 2008, 6:26 pm, KFDX Wichita Falls
There's a very sad reminder of why the Muscular Dystrophy Association's going to be a big part of the Labor Day weekend once again. We've lost one of Jerry's Kids, many in Texoma had come to know.
Swimming helps boy with Muscular Dystrophy
Published August 26, 2008, 6:30 pm, FOX 28 South Bend
Marcus McGhee is losing his muscle strength due to Muscular Dystrophy, so he swims in an effort to keep his muscles healthy and stay active longer.
Judge Orders Drug Maker to Provide Experimental Treatment to Terminally Ill Teenager
Published August 25, 2008, 11:25 am, The Hendersonville Times-News
A federal judge has ordered a research company to supply an experimental drug to a 16-year-old Minnesota boy who is terminally ill with muscular dystrophy.
Clinical Trial Touches Off Drug Access Fight
Published August 25, 2008, 11:24 am, The Hendersonville Times-News
A family says a drug company led them to believe that their 16-year-old son could participate in a clinical trial for an experimental muscular dystrophy drug, but then went back on its word.
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