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V O L . X X N O. X X G i V i N G G u i d e 2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5 48 Top funding source(s) amber pelletier Health Care Services Coordinator ashley King Executive Director 2015 GoAlS Continue to lead the world in the fight against muscle disease by providing help and hope to the families we serve throughout the state of Maine. Our comprehensive health care services include: f Clinics – specialized multi-disciplinary MDA medical care clinics are funded for our families at Maine Medical Center in Portland and Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. f MDA Summer Camp – a barrier-free week of fun, friendship and laughter for kids. e MDA of Maine hosts the "Best Week of the Year" at Camp Waban in Sanford, Maine. f Research – continue cutting-edge scientific investigations seeking treatments and cures for the 43 neuromuscular diseases we cover including ALS, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Spinal Muscle Atrophy. MDA is the world leader in funding ALS research. f equipment – MDA's loan equipment program provides gently used, durable medical equipment to individuals to enhance mobility, independence and quality of life. f Advocacy – encourage and facilitate active involvement of people with neuromuscular diseases in the community at large, as well as be an effective voice for the hundreds of thousands of Americans served by MDA through representation in matters of public policy and resaearch advancement. And so much more — visit www.mda.org for information on how MDA makes a difference to children and adults in the state of Maine and across the country. funDRAiSinG eventS/oPPoRtunitieS f Shamrocks Against Dystrophy is a timely themed St. Patrick's holiday promotion that inspires pride in associates and encourages friendly interaction with customers. Shamrock mobiles are sold to customers and patrons for $1 and $5 contributions. f the MDA Muscle Walk pays tribute to, and raises funds for, children and adults served by the Muscular Dystrophy Association. e walk is a family- oriented gathering and light exercise for everyone — children, adults, grandparents, students, corporate teams and more. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. f the MDA lock-up is a community event that is a unique and fun way to help local children and adults who live with muscle disease. By being an MDA Jailbird, you'll ask your family, friends and business contacts to make donations to your "bail." e funds raised help MDA in its mission. f the MDA hop-a-thon is a disability awareness, acceptance and education program that teaches children three core values of awareness, acceptance and assistance. GivinG oPPoRtunitieS e Labor Day tradition continues as the generous American public tunes in to the annual MDA Show of Strength telethon. e Telethon features "Stories of Strength" about the families MDA serves, as well as musical performances and celebrity appearances making annual appeals to pledge via phone, online, text and social media. volunteeR oPPoRtunitieS If you're 17 or older, you're invited to apply and join the MDA team as a summer camp volunteer. You can join us for the "Best Week of the Year" and make a difference in the life of a child as a: f Volunteer counselor f Volunteer medical staff member f Volunteer activity/program coordinator In addition, there are multiple volunteer opportunities leading up to and during all of our fundraising events. For more information contact the Maine office at (207) 854-3749. established: 1950 employees: 5 annual revenue: $723,033 conTacT 39 Mechanic Street, Suite 100 Westbrook, ME 04092 (207) 854-3749 www.mda.org Mission sTaTeMenT To create a world free of the harmful effects of muscle disease by finding treatments and cures, supporting families and rallying communities to fight back. serVice LocaTion(s) State of Maine Special events, fundraising . . . . . . . . 97% Foundations, grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2% State agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <1% Private donors, miscellaneous donations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <1% Muscular Dystrophy Association of Maine Jared conant State of Maine Junior Goodwill Ambassador isaac Baker State of Maine Goodwill Ambassador

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