The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is one of Burn Boot Camp’s longest-standing national philanthropic partners. During the month of April, Burn Boot Camp locations nationwide will come together to raise money for MDA with our annual “Be Their Muscle” fundraising campaign.
The 'Be Their Muscle' campaign supports MDA as the #1 voluntary health organization in the U.S. for people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases. Together, we empower the people we serve to live longer, more independent lives.
WHY THE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION (MDA)?
Families are at the heart of the MDA's mission. The MDA strives to create more hope and answers for families living with muscular dystrophy and related diseases that take away physical strength and mobility.
For decades, MDA has spearheaded efforts to transform the lives of people with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases, by funding groundbreaking research for promising treatments and providing families with the highest quality care from the best doctors across the country, thereby improving the quality of life for families.
MDA does this through research breakthroughs across diseases, caring for kids and adults from day one of diagnosis, and empowering families with services and support. Funds raised during the Be Their Muscle event will be used to:
- Research: MDA funds accelerate the discovery of therapies and cures. MDA’s research they have supported is directly linked to approved, life-changing therapies across multiple neuromuscular diseases. There have been 15 FDA- approved treatments for neuromuscular diseases in just the past seven years.
- Care: MDA funds the largest network of multidisciplinary clinics providing best-in-class care at more than 150 of the nation’s top medical institutions, produces educational events and conferences for medical professionals and families and provides one-on-one support through our resource center.
- Advocacy: Access to care and therapies from day one (newborn screening), accelerating therapeutic development, empowerment and independence (access to education, employment, travel)
- Summer Camp: MDA provides transformative life-changing camp experiences to thousands of children and young adults ages 8-17. Kids learn vital life skills, make life-long friendships, and gain independence and confidence at no cost to families.
This year, Burn Boot Camp has set a minimum $1,000,000 national fundraising goal and is hosting several events to make this happen but the biggest and most fun of them all is the Be Their Muscle Event on April 23rd! You can sign up by clicking HERE or on the image below.
Sunday, April 23 at 10:00am
Where: Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts
What: Workout is family-friendly & individually challenging
Cost: $25 participation donation for participants aged 16 & up. You can register HERE
Other Things to note:
- Brunch opens up at 11am for participants
- Bounce houses & King of Pops for the kiddos!
- Vendors and raffles from Kendra Scott, Bonded Permanent Jewelry, Carolina Movement Doc, Omega
Sports, and more!
Burn Boot Camp, Weddington is located at 5924 Weddington Monroe Road in Wesley Chapel. You can contact them by email or phone: (704) 497-6158. Or, get social with them on Instagram and Facebook.
