Quotes about mda (10 Quotes)


    Muscular Dystrophy affects our family greatly, and it also affects so many other families and what's wonderful is that the MDA makes you feel that you're not alone and it is bigger than us. You feel the strength from that.

    This race also marks our second of three races in which one of our cars will feature a special Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) paint scheme and synergistic 'Energy to Care' logo, ... For this race, the special paint scheme will be on the 20 CITGO Pontiac Crawford that will be driven by Andy and Tony. I know that when I raced our last race proudly carrying the banner, it gave me extra incentive because it is for such a special cause. I'm sure it will energize Andy and Tony for this race as well.

    What we are doing is just a sport and the situation with MDA puts things in perspective. No matter what sort of bad day you might be having in racing or in your private lives, there are people who have struggled and survived through some pretty horrific things. It has been wonderful to meet these people.

    Additionally, at the last three Rolex Grand Am races, the CITGO Racing Team and Howard-Boss Motorsports hosted children diagnosed with neuromuscular disease and their families. Katherine Shelton, Nicholas Patte and Bailey Dull were able to attend the races in Birmingham, Ala., Watkins Glen. N.Y. and Lexington, Ohio. These special guests spent time with drivers Milka Duno, Jan Lammers, Tony Stewart and Andy Wallace, along with members of the race team. If we can do something for kids like this, it's great, ... Everyone should make a contribution to something like MDA. They need us.

    This test is a great example of our engineering discipline and our focus on mission assurance. In partnership with our MDA customer, we have laid out a thorough ground test program to validate every component so that when we fly, we know it will work exac


    A lot of people say they wish they could do something to help, and in some regards, there's not a lot an individual can do because of William's particular condition. But this is one thing they can actually do. They can show up and be a part of it and help contribute to the MDA.

    Weiss said the I.A.F.F. has partnered with many community groups and charities, but the longest partnership has been with the MDA. Our relationship with MDA has thrived for more than 50 years, ... The MDA is a group that supports research to cure all forms of muscular dystrophy, and with the I.A.F.F. and its affiliate members, it is a group that brings hope and joy to so many lives affected by this terrible disease.

    The affair was a big success, ... and we want to thank everyone who donated. Through the generosity of those who donated, we can make a difference to some very special people and allow the MDA to continue to be committed to the cure.

    If I've learned anything in the more than 50 years that I've led MDA, it's that the generosity of the American people knows no bounds. I'm sure that with their fellow citizens in such dire need, they'll dig deep and do everything they can to help. I'm hopeful that many people will be willing to make two phone calls and donate to both causes.




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