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SUMMARY:MDA Engage: Stanford
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Stanford for the MDA Engage Symposium! This in person gathering is designed for individuals living with neuromuscular disease and the people who support them. Our expert led sessions—guided by clinicians and specialists in the field—offer a mix of disease specific education and practical daily living insights\, ensuring there’s something meaningful for everyone. You’ll walk away with clear\, actionable insights to help guide informed decisions about your\, or your loved one’s\, care. Plus\, enjoy meaningful opportunities to connect with others in the community and explore a variety of informative exhibitor booths.
URL:https://musculardystrophynews.com/event/mda-engage-stanford/
LOCATION:FL
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SUMMARY:Muscle Walk of Dallas
DESCRIPTION:How the MDA Muscle Walk Works\nThe MDA Muscle Walk is an inspiring event that unites communities throughout the country behind the mission to empower people living with neuromuscular diseases to live life to the fullest potential. Follow the steps below to live your best Muscle Walk experience. \nRegister\nStart a team\, join a team\, or participate as an individual. Click any of these links to register: Register as a participant or create a team. After you register\, you’ll have access to your own fundraising webpage. Customize your page with photos\, share your inspiration for participating\, and set your fundraising goal.
URL:https://musculardystrophynews.com/event/muscle-walk-of-dallas/
LOCATION:Dallas\, Texas\, Dallas\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:MDA
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SUMMARY:MDA Passport to a Cure Gala\, Scottsdale\, AZ
DESCRIPTION:Passport to a Cure is a gala benefiting the community through the Muscular Dystrophy Association\, celebrating hope\, strength\, and community. \n  \nOrganizer Emails: kmortellaro@mdausa.org\, Ssmaw@mdausa.org
URL:https://musculardystrophynews.com/event/mda-passport-to-a-cure-gala-scottsdale-az/
LOCATION:The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa\, 6902 E Greenway Pkwy\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85254\, United States
CATEGORIES:MDA
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SUMMARY:MDA Toast to Life Gala - Orlando\, FL
DESCRIPTION:On November 14th\, 2026\, we invite you to be part of the Orlando Toast to Life Gala\, an evening dedicated to honoring lives touched by muscular dystrophy diseases and advancing the fight for a cure.  \nOrganizer: phampton@mdausa.org
URL:https://musculardystrophynews.com/event/mda-toast-to-life-gala-orlando-fl/
LOCATION:Country Club of Orlando\, 1601 Country Club Drive | Orlando\, FL 32804\, Orlando\, FL\, 32804\, United States
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SUMMARY:Join MDA Team Momentum - 2026 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend
DESCRIPTION:MDA Team Momentum is the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s endurance program\, uniting athletes of all levels to run\, walk\, or cycle to fight neuromuscular diseases. Participants fundraise and dedicate miles to accelerate research\, care\, and support for families. Team members receive customized training\, mentorship\, and race-weekend VIP experiences while building a strong\, inspiring community. Through dedication and shared passion\, this program transforms personal endurance milestones into\, funds\, hope\, and breakthroughs for individuals living with muscular dystrophy and related diseases. It’s a powerful way to make every mile count \nBy signing up to run the 2026 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend with MDA’s Team Momentum\, you are dedicating your miles to support those living with muscular dystrophy\, ALS\, and related neuromuscular disease to live longer\, more independent lives.   \nOrganizer email: mwaters@mdausa.org 
URL:https://musculardystrophynews.com/event/team-momentum/
LOCATION:FL
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SUMMARY:2026 Berks Black N Blue Ball
DESCRIPTION:The MDA Berks Black-N-Blue Ball is a high-energy evening where bold style meets a powerful mission. Hosted at Classic Harley-Davidson\, this unforgettable event brings together supporters\, community leaders\, and friends of MDA for a night of cocktails\, connection\, and impact. \n  \nOrganizer Email: emclinn@mdausa.org
URL:https://musculardystrophynews.com/event/2026-berks-black-n-blue-ball/
LOCATION:Classic Harley-Davidson\, 983 James Drive\, Leesport\, PA\, 19533\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Puerto Rico Muscle Walk
DESCRIPTION:The MDA Muscle Walk is an inspiring event that unites communities throughout the country behind the mission to empower people living with neuromuscular diseases to live life to the fullest potential. \n  \nOrganizer email: resourcecenter@mdausa.org
URL:https://musculardystrophynews.com/event/2026-puerto-rico-muscle-walk/
LOCATION:Plaza de la Barandilla\, Plaza de la Barandilla\, Viejo San Juan\, Puerto Rico
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SUMMARY:Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Join hundreds of Duchenne and Becker family members in this Race To End Duchenne endurance weekend. PPMD has participated in the Walt Disney World Marathon for over 20 years\, raising milllions of dollars for Duchenne and Becker research and care programs. Your participation brings hope to our community.
URL:https://musculardystrophynews.com/event/walt-disney-world-marathon-weekend/
LOCATION:Walt Disney World\, Orlando\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:PPMD
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SUMMARY:PPMD's Advocacy Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join families from across the country and take action. At PPMD’s Annual Advocacy Conference\, you’ll raise your voice\, share your story\, and meet directly with lawmakers to drive change. Together\, we bring the urgent needs of our community to the halls of Congress and push for policies that move us forward.
URL:https://musculardystrophynews.com/event/ppmds-advocacy-conference/
LOCATION:Hotel Washington\, 515 15th St\, Washington D.C\, 20004\, United States
CATEGORIES:PPMD
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SUMMARY:2027 MDA Clinical and Scientific Conference
DESCRIPTION:Recognized as the leading international meeting dedicated to neuromuscular diseases\, the conference convenes renowned researchers\, clinicians\, affiliated health care providers\, academicians\, advocates\, industry innovators\, and advocacy leaders at a moment when scientific discovery is accelerating across the field. The program will feature plenary sessions\, thematic sessions\, industry sponsored forums and hundreds of peer-reviewed abstracts highlighting advances in next-generation clinical trial design\, biomarker development\, therapeutic delivery systems\, gene and RNA-targeted therapies\, and AI-enabled drug discovery that are reshaping how neuromuscular diseases are understood\, treated\, and managed\, underscoring a central reality driving the field forward: time is muscle. Early bird registration is available through December 31\, 2026. \n  \nOrganizer email: mdaconference@mdausa.org
URL:https://musculardystrophynews.com/event/2027-mda-clinical-and-scientific-conference/
LOCATION:Rosen Shingle Creek\, 9939 Universal Blvd\, Orlando\, FL\, 32819\, United States
CATEGORIES:MDA
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SUMMARY:PPMD's Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:PPMD’s Annual Conference is the largest global gathering of Duchenne and Becker families. Together\, we address the most relevant issues\, challenges\, and opportunities\, sharing our collective triumphs and tribulations\, our hopes and fears\, and Honoring Every Journey in the most meaningful way: as ONE. \nWe invite you to join us in Texas for one of our best Annual Conferences yet. This year\, while bringing together the global Duchenne and Becker community\, our programming is intentionally designed around more intimate\, smaller gatherings creating space to talk\, to learn\, and to connect. Time to better understand progress in research\, care\, and advocacy\, and what it means for individuals and families today. \nAs always\, PPMD brings together leading physicians\, researchers\, caregivers\, industry partners\, and our most important experts\, those living with Duchenne and Becker\, to share knowledge\, experience\, and insight. \nPPMD’s 2027 Annual Conference will be unlike any other. We’ll see you in Texas.
URL:https://musculardystrophynews.com/event/ppmds-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Gaylord Texan\, 1501 Gaylord Trail\, Grapevine\, TX\, 76051\, United States
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