Dear Friends, Family, and Colleagues,
This year I have had the opportunity to get involved with a wonderful organization, the Muscular Dystrophy Association. I have been asked to serve on their committee for the upcoming “Champions for a Cure” Gala. Part of my responsibility is to raise donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. There are 43 types of neuromuscular diseases the MDA covers. The 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. Clinic visits, flu shots, the assistance with the purchase and repairs of wheelchairs and leg braces are just a few services the MDA provides local adults and children who have muscular dystrophy.
One of the best things the MDA funds is a week long summer camp for children with muscular dystrophy ages 7-17. At camp, the kids get to leave behind their differences
and make friends and participate and all types of fun events like, swimming, arts & crafts, and even a scavenger hunt.
I have personally met some of these children that benefit from these services.
It means the world to them to go to camp each year.
Marty and I are so blessed to have two healthy children and can’t imagine what a parent faces when they find out their child has been diagnosed with muscular dystrophy. Research is critical in finding a cure one day for muscular dystrophy. Please help me raise awareness and funds to find a cure.
You can donate on-line by visiting my website:
https://www.joinmda.org/2009championsforacuregala/slara1961
Or feel free to call me at 904-382-7159.
Thank you for all of your support,
Scott Lara