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2 Muscular Dystrophy Association

3 What is Muscular Dystrophy Genetic Disorder that Weakens Muscles Prevents the Body From Making Protein No Known Cure Quarter of a Million People Affected Life Expectancy Varies

4 Weakens Muscles MD Weakens Muscles Over Time You Gradually Lose the Ability to Walk Causes Drooling Because of Weak Facial Muscles Eyelid Drooping

5 History of MDA Created in 1950 by Adults with Muscular Dystrophy and parents with children suffering from this disease. Jerry Lewis has been a spokesperson for MDA for many years.

6 Major Forms of MD Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Becker Muscular Dystrophy Myotonic Dystrophy Congenital Muscular Dystrophy Limb-girdle Muscular Dystrophy

7 Make a Child Smile You have the power to make someone smile. By donating your time or giving a small donation; a child’s life will be forever changed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70 ARAps4gQw

8 Donate to MDA http://www.youtube.com/v/MXY2mpCN9Is&fe ature/player_detailpage

9 Where to Donate www.mda.org


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