MDA SPECIAL EVENTS
Bowling Against Dystrophy:
Participants from companies, youth organizations and bowling centers enjoy bowling events to raise money for Jerry's kids.® It's fun for everyone. National sponsorship opportunities are available.
Golf:
MDA golf tournaments across the country provide the opportunity to network with business associates and, most importantly, help Jerry's kids. MDA staff can tailor a corporate golf outing to meet your objectives. National sponsorship opportunities are available.
Stride & Ride:
The MDA Stride & Ride is a walking event held in communities across the country at various times throughout the year. Please visit www.mdawalk.org for more information on how you can be part of these fun events. Sampling and underwriting opportunities are available.
Hop-A-Thon:
The MDA Hop-a-Thon Program is an educational special event for preschool through second-grade children at day-care centers, preschools and elementary schools. The program offers a week-long disability awareness lesson plan; hands-on activities for the children with books and a video; and other free educational materials.
MDA Lock-Up:
Local business and community leaders agree to be "arrested" for having a "big heart" in the fun, MDA Lock-Up. This unique community-wide event raises funds for Jerry's kids.
Shamrocks Against Dystrophy:
This St. Patrick's Day fund-raiser is held by restaurants, bars, retailers and businesses to help people with neuromuscular diseases. All materials are provided free by MDA. It's a great way to create a festive St. Patrick's Day atmosphere.
Youth Events:
In addition to the events described above, several hundred junior high, high school and college student organizations have combined fun with fund raising in sponsoring special events such as Superdances, Mega Skates, festivals, faculty-student competitions, "spirit weeks" and other events to raise money for MDA. In addition, many young people volunteer for local Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon broadcasts and MDA summer camps.
Other Special Events:
MDA staff members in your area are ready to help you make your special event a big success. They have lots of creative fund-raising ideas that are proven winners, plus "how-to" guides that make the events easy to organize.
MDA
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education.