Josh and Holly Have an Inspiring Story to Share! 💛

Give hope to kids and adults living with muscular dystrophy during 30 Days of Strength! [Give hope to kids and adults living with muscular dystrophy during 30 Days of Strength!]( [View Online.]( [MDA]( [Double Your Impact]( September is Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month [Uplifting Powerful Voices - Their stories can inspire us and strengthen our community - Give Now]( Dear {NAME}, Josh and Holly are siblings who live with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD), a genetic disorder that causes progressive muscle weakness. Over time, LGMD makes it harder for someone to walk, feed themselves, and engage in the kinds of activities and socializing young people enjoy. For Josh and Holly, one of the most frustrating parts of living with LGMD is its impact on their speech. High schoolers with interests, passions, and personality to spare, the siblings can have difficulty making themselves understood. I’m sure you can imagine how tough that must be on a teenager who wants to make a point! Thankfully, the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) community has been a source of support for Josh, Holly, and their family. Through the resources and care MDA provides, they continue to find ways to express themselves, engage with the world on their own terms, and pursue their goals with confidence. [“Muscular dystrophy made me special. It may make my muscles weak, but it made my heart stronger. I can understand and relate to others’ difficulties and love to help them when they need it.” — Josh]( During [30 Days of Strength]( we celebrate Josh and Holly for their resilience and the example they set for all people who persevere to make their ambitions and dreams for the future a reality, regardless of obstacles. [One of the greatest ways you can support Josh and Holly and other young people living with neuromuscular disease is with a donation that will help us reach our $500,000 campaign goal.]( Don’t forget to visit [mda.org/30-ways-30-days]( to see a new way you can take part each day of Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month. Research supported by MDA has already found dozens of genes linked to LGMD. But we must keep going! Your gift today will help continue to fund research to further understand the function of these genes and develop improved therapies. Josh and Holly still face challenges, but their voices are stronger and clearer with the help of the MDA community and generous donors who believe in our work to ensure that they can achieve their goals and thrive as independent and successful young adults. [I hope you will join our 30 Days of Strength Campaign today. Your support amplifies the powerful voices of people living with neuromuscular disease.]( Gratefully, [Donald S. Wood] Donald S. Wood, PhD President & CEO [Give Now]( [MDA]( [Donate Now]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [MDA.org]( [MDA.org]( © 2024 Muscular Dystrophy Association, Inc. All rights reserved. 1016 W Jackson Blvd #1073 Chicago, IL 60607 1-800-572-1717 [Unsubscribe]( | [State Fundraising Notices]( The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. [View Online]( | [Privacy Policy](