New Oakley Special Edition Sunglasses Support MDA ALS Initiative
Oakley has teamed up with the Muscular Dystrophy Association to offer two special edition HIJINX sunglasses to support MDA's aggressive, cure-driven ALS research initiative, Augie's Quest.

California Girl Returns in 2009 as MDA National Goodwill Ambassador
Abbey Umali, a vivacious 9-year-old from Redlands, Calif., will return for a second term as the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s National Goodwill Ambassador in 2009.

MDA Joins Walgreens to Offer Flu Shots to People the Association Serves
Continuing a service it has provided for decades, the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) again is offering flu shots to people who have any of the more than 40 diseases it covers. To assist individuals in obtaining vaccinations this flu season, the Association teamed up with Walgreens to offer shots at thousands of Walgreens locations across the country through a voucher program.

Updated MD-CARE Act Receives Final Congressional Approval
The Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education (MD-CARE) Amendments of 2008 received final Congressional approval today. It now goes to President Bush, who is expected to sign it.

Artwork by Herndon Artist Accepted into MDA Art Collection
A watercolor painting by Matthew B. Grenier of Herndon, Va., has been accepted by the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Art Collection. Now in its 16th year, the Collection features artwork by people from across the country with muscular dystrophy and related diseases.

Jerry Lewis Thanks MD Community as Legislation Passes House
Legendary entertainer and MDA National Chairman Jerry Lewis today expressed gratitude to all those working to pass the Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education (MD-CARE) Amendments of 2008.