MDA Chicago & NIL @MDAChicago_NIL
MDA is leading the fight to free individuals—and the families who love them—from the harm of muscular dystrophy, ALS and related muscle-debilitating diseases. mda.org Chicago, IL Joined July 2010-
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Stay safe and healthy by joining us virtually this St. Patrick’s Day. Purchase your MDA Shamrock at @jiffylube or @culvers, Pepe's and Ed & Joe's pizza when you order to go and show your support for kids and adults living with neuromuscular disease. mda.org/shamrocks
🚨BIG NEWS🚨@SecAzar just announced that @HHSGov will restart the #NewbornScreening advisory committee later this month! Thank you to the 1,110+ advocates who spoke up in January. Your voice makes a difference!
Prescription drugs, hospitalizations, & preventive care are just a few of the essential benefits ALL Affordable Care Act plans include…no questions asked! #Neuromuscular disease patients rely on these services to stay healthy. #Happy10thACA
Did you see our spot with Jiffy Lube Tuesday? Thank you to @wciu for coming out and talking with us and our wonderful partners at JiffyLube Chicagoland! In case you missed it: tinyurl.com/ty3zzdc
Help us celebrate 38 years of #MDAShamrocks! Click here find a participating retailer near you or make a donation online to give strength to kids and adults with muscular dystrophy #ALS and related neuromuscular diseases. bit.ly/ShamrocksMDA
#SavetheDate for the 2020 Chicago Muscle Walk!
We are proud to announce our newest #MDA National Ambassador, 10-year-old Ethan LyBrand, who is living with #Duchenne #MuscularDystrophy. Learn more about Ethan’s story as he prepares to represent MDA across the country. bit.ly/MDAambassador20
Thank you @RepRubenGallego for cosponsoring the Advancing Access to Precision Medicine Act (HR 4393), which would increase access to crucial genetic testing for more #neuromuscular disease patients.
Tickets Available Now! Join us at our 2020 Toast to Life Gala to raise funds and awareness to fight #ALS! #EndALSWithMDA Tix: one.bidpal.net/chicagotoastto…
Today's the day! Special thank you to our Winner's Circle Sponsors: AveXis, MKD Electric, & Local 150. And a shout-out to our Championship Sponsors: Biogen & Structural. The 11th Annual Chicago Muscle Team Gala would not be possible without the support of these "Life Savers"!
📢Calling all volunteers, we need your help! Join us this Friday at the 11th Annual Chicago Muscle Team Gala. Volunteers are needed to assist with set-up, guest registration, the silent auction and more. Contact… instagram.com/p/B37UVVrpaOa/…
With @Local150's support of the Chicago Muscle Team Gala, MDA is able to fund research to find treatments & cures, and provide families with clinical care, services, & resources. Join us in thanking this Winner's Circle sponsor for their continued dedication to MDA's mission.
Each day, the freedom to walk, talk, run & play are being taken away from individuals living with muscular dystrophy. With the support of #ChicagoMuscleTeam's Winner's Circle sponsor, MKD Electric, we're closer to freeing families of the devastating effects of this disease.
We would like to thank @Local150 for their support of the 11th Annual Chicago Muscle Team Gala. This Winner's Circle sponsor continues to help MDA raise critical funds & awareness for muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases.
Athletes from around the Chicagoland area will join our Championship Sponsor, Structural, at the annual #ChicagoMuscleTeam Gala on 10/25. Together, we can put muscle behind the search to find treatments & cures for neuromuscular diseases. Learn more at one.bidpal.net/2019chicagomus…
The 11th Annual Chicago Muscle Team Gala is 3 weeks away! This remarkable event wouldn't be possible without the support from our generous Winner's Circle sponsors, @AveXisInc, @MKDElectric and @Local150
Muscular Dystrophy As.. @MDAorg
21K Followers 2K Following MDA is the #1 voluntary health organization in the United States for people living with #MuscularDystrophy, #ALS, and related #neuromuscular diseases.
Associated FF of Illi.. @AFFI1935
4K Followers 1K Following The AFFI is the state's foremost authority on, and advocate for, issues related to professional union fire fighters and EMS providers.
MDA Advocacy @MDA_Advocacy
2K Followers 317 Following MDA's Advocacy empowers the voice of the @MDAorg community & protects the interests of those we serve.
LAPS4MD 🇨🇦🇺�.. @LAPS4MD
2K Followers 5K Following Racers & Teams supporting those in the fight against Muscular Dystrophy. Raising Awareness & funds benefiting @MD_Canada 🇨🇦 & @MDAorg 🇺🇲 Join #TeamLAPSMD 🏁
LGMD Awareness Founda.. @LgmdAwareness
1K Followers 1K Following A 501(c)(3) advocacy organization dedicated to globally raising awareness of the rare neuromuscular diseases known as Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD).
FSHD Society @FSHDSociety
2K Followers 786 Following World’s largest research-focused patient organization for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). Empowering patients, accelerating therapies. #CureFSHD
Defeat Duchenne Canad.. @defeatduchenne
1K Followers 795 Following Defeat Duchenne Canada is the country’s only national charity dedicated to ending Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Lola @Totho734148
7 Followers 2K Following The sunshine washes your face, the morning breeze brushes your teeth, smiles, and cheers you up.
Suraj Aryan @aryan20852
8 Followers 54 Following
Lilly-may Huseth @HusethMay3793
105 Followers 5K Following
Rohit Aggarwal @docrota
5K Followers 4K Following Rheumatologist, research in Myositis & Interstitial lung disease, medical director, Myositis Center, Professor of Medicine, @UPMC @pittrheum
Raymond Williams @wheels2017
130 Followers 1K Following
Rohit Singh ( मो�.. @Rohit17677697
274 Followers 1K Following
Ultras4MDA (Alex Kobe.. @Ultras4MDA
20 Followers 58 Following Ultramarathon runner raising money for @MDAorg
Gigi @Gigis_Crib
13 Followers 216 Following
GANESH YADAV @shri_traders
75 Followers 405 Following Fighting with an enemy invisible to light .. #lgmd2b #neuro muscler dystrophy 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 INDIAN
FSHD Society British .. @FSHD_BC
180 Followers 247 Following Join the local FSHD Society chapter in BC. Support, resources, information, research, #FSHDhacks,#cureFSHD. We are stronger together. Tweets by @Asifa604
Rachel K @Indyschoolpsych
43 Followers 355 Following School psych in Indy! I work PK through 5th. Personal interests include dyslexia/ SLD, early childhood dev, ASD & executive functioning- ALWAYS LEARNING
Kate Fallon @Kate_Fallon_
104 Followers 264 Following Fourth year MD/PhD Student at @UMNMSTP || Interested in muscle, physiology, & genetics || she/her/hers
💫Martesha (Haynes).. @therealmhaynes1
451 Followers 3K Following TEXAS SIZE IMPACT- Public Figure and Founder, CEO of Social Good In Action Incorporated, woman of God, passionate about serving people in the community!
Jade Hovet @jadehovet
128 Followers 533 Following Pharmaceutical commercialization partner 💊 Chemist by education👩🏼🔬 Pinot enthusiast🍷 Perpetually disappointed MN Vikings fan🏈
FAME Chile @FameChile
548 Followers 1K Following Conoce y apoya a la Corporación Familias Atrofia Muscular Espinal Chile. Con más derechos, nuestras hijas e hijos necesitarán menos milagros.
SpinATLightspeed @LightspeedAt
431 Followers 2K Following VLOG - Putting a positive Spin on Disability and disabled parenting, this YouTube Channel documents Andrew & Tom's Journey to make things fun and enjoyable
CureCalpain3 @CureCalpain3
338 Followers 162 Following C3 is a non-profit organization driving research to cure limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2A, also referred to as LGMD2A/R1 and Calpainopathy
Brian Cramer @BrianCramer
73 Followers 632 Following Will & Patrick’s dad. Everything in moderation. Stay hydrated. La Grange IAFF Local 2338
deneen day wolber @dwabw
145 Followers 1K Following
[email protected] @MDAUtah
185 Followers 457 Following The Muscular Dystrophy Association is committed to transforming the lives of people affected by muscular dystrophy, ALS and related neuromuscular diseases.
Roll Chambo @RollChambo
352 Followers 3K Following
Dennis Tartaglia @tartagliaden
472 Followers 4K Following Seasoned, award-winning health & science PR pro and writer. Former PR agency owner. Loving husband of the wonderful @SheilaTartaglia. Opinions are my own.
Cortney Hall @CortneyHall
3K Followers 1K Following Host of “Chicago Today” on NBC BIG HAIR + BIG SMILE + BIG FUN! 🤪
🌹 @sosaj102
225 Followers 2K Following Advocate. #MedicareForAll #Blacklivesmatter #MuscularDystrophy
Jim Watson @JimWatsonPF
130 Followers 2K Following Caught the pharma bug, always for the patient | Moved 15 times & Maryland is home | WPI Chem Eng | NH | Short-Term Okie | O's/B's/C's | Hot Wife | Dad for 4
Della Turney @DellaTurney
3 Followers 39 Following
The Only Tana Zwart @TanaZwart
115 Followers 110 Following DAARB Chair, Rare By Design board, MDA National Ambassador 2019-2020, advocate, fashion geek, and a lot rock and roll. Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy
MDA Nashville @MDANashville
195 Followers 189 Following MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research.
Lisa VandenBerg @lisav2006
326 Followers 373 Following Mother and wife. Father diagnosed with ALS October 2017.
Laura McLinn @LauraMclinn
902 Followers 2K Following Founding President, Best Day Ever Foundation. Passion for helping patients access treatments. Duchenne mama bear.
WheelieSloth @SlothWheelie
10 Followers 78 Following Wheelie Sloth also known as John Mitchell has a form of Muscular Dystrophy (Type FSH) ... he is married and had 2 children.
Userquery 🛡️ @Userquery
110 Followers 123 Following "God himself, sir, does not propose to judge man until the end of his days... Why should you and I?"
Nicole @NACastle31
37 Followers 551 Following Married to my best friend, enjoying life, love bsb, speaking up for those who struggles with infertility and pregnancy loss, I am 1 in 4
Carmela Chillery-Wats.. @Cure4Carmela
2K Followers 3K Following Age 10 disability #influencer #advocate with a progressive muscle-wasting condition #LMNACMD, giving hope to others. #musculardystrophy
Dianne D Davidson @dianneddavidson
15 Followers 107 Following
360Access @360access1
259 Followers 2K Following 360-Access's focus is on collecting objective information about existing accessibility features and making it freely searchable. Know Before You Go!
OPMD Resources @opmd_resources
16 Followers 115 Following
FCFR MDA/Fill the Boo.. @MdaBoot
21 Followers 123 Following Official Twitter feed for Frederick County IAFF Local #3666’s Muscular Dystrophy Association group’s activities.
Nicole Hughes Powell @NicoleHughesPo1
4 Followers 101 Following Wife, mom, RN, special needs mom, non partisan voter, common sense activist, and advocate for human rights.
Kade @Kade04957440
2 Followers 4 Following
International Associa.. @IAFFofficial
47K Followers 739 Following The labor union for fire fighters and emergency medical workers in the United States and Canada.
Muscular Dystrophy As.. @MDAorg
21K Followers 2K Following MDA is the #1 voluntary health organization in the United States for people living with #MuscularDystrophy, #ALS, and related #neuromuscular diseases.
Associated FF of Illi.. @AFFI1935
4K Followers 1K Following The AFFI is the state's foremost authority on, and advocate for, issues related to professional union fire fighters and EMS providers.
ALS Advocacy @alsadvocacy
12K Followers 2K Following ALS = Lou Gehrig's Disease Thought it had been cured by now? Still no known cause. Still no cure. Still no treatment. Still quickly fatal. Still outrageous.
MDA Advocacy @MDA_Advocacy
2K Followers 317 Following MDA's Advocacy empowers the voice of the @MDAorg community & protects the interests of those we serve.
LAPS4MD 🇨🇦🇺�.. @LAPS4MD
2K Followers 5K Following Racers & Teams supporting those in the fight against Muscular Dystrophy. Raising Awareness & funds benefiting @MD_Canada 🇨🇦 & @MDAorg 🇺🇲 Join #TeamLAPSMD 🏁
FSHD Society @FSHDSociety
2K Followers 786 Following World’s largest research-focused patient organization for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). Empowering patients, accelerating therapies. #CureFSHD
Muscular Dystrophy UK @MDUK_News
18K Followers 3K Following We connect a community of over 110,000 people living with muscle wasting and weakening conditions. Together we are stronger. Join us. Our #MusclesMatter.
Action Duchenne @ActionDuchenne
6K Followers 1K Following Our vision: a world where lives are no longer limited by Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Our objectives: research for all, science education, world-class support.
WCIU, The U @wciu
7K Followers 2K Following You can't spell attitude without The U! Chicago style entertainment television with something for everyone.
Chicago Today @NBCChicagoToday
358 Followers 3 Following The best of Chicago, for Chicago. Your source for food, trends, health, beauty and more. 11:30 a.m. every Friday on NBC Chicago.
Matthew Rodrigues @RodriguesMatt
6K Followers 336 Following Host/Producer for @NBCChicagoToday - Insta @RodriguesMatt -
Cortney Hall @CortneyHall
3K Followers 1K Following Host of “Chicago Today” on NBC BIG HAIR + BIG SMILE + BIG FUN! 🤪
The Only Tana Zwart @TanaZwart
115 Followers 110 Following DAARB Chair, Rare By Design board, MDA National Ambassador 2019-2020, advocate, fashion geek, and a lot rock and roll. Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy
Brian Wallach @bsw5020
159K Followers 3K Following Dad, husband, activist, entrepreneur, unlikely movie star, living with ALS, a currently fatal disease.
I AM ALS @iamalsorg
26K Followers 799 Following I AM ALS is a patient-led movement revolutionizing how to end disease with our sights set squarely on ALS.
Novartis Gene Therapi.. @NovartisGene
6K Followers 2 Following Effective Jan. 17, 2024, we are moving to @Novartis. Be sure to check there for the latest Novartis news, and for more on our work in gene therapies.
Project Farma @ProjectFarma
89 Followers 95 Following A consulting firm that partners with cutting-edge healthcare companies across the complete supply chain.
Fishing for MD FFMD @FishingForMD
321 Followers 688 Following The FFMD program is a full time professional #fishing team with charitable benefit to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (@MDAnews). #MDA #MuscularDystrophy
Quantum Rehab en espa.. @QuantumRehabES
8 Followers 33 Following
Mary Fiance @MaryFiance
555 Followers 3K Following VP, PR @MDAorg | #RareDisease, #MuscularDystrophy, #NMD, #ALS, #PR | NYC | Previously @92Y, @jazzdotorg @LincolnCenter #ViewsAreMyOwn
Grace Pavlath @GPavlathScience
247 Followers 127 Following Vice President Research at AavantiBio, #Gene Therapy, #Neuromuscular, #RareDisease
Laura Hagerty @Hagerty_Laura
413 Followers 518 Following Interested in Neuromuscular Disease Research and Drug Development
MDA Hawaii @HawaiiMDA
189 Followers 263 Following Fighting neuromuscular diseases, including ALS, in Hawaii by providing healthcare, social services, advocacy & funding research.
CITGO Petroleum Corpo.. @CITGO
7K Followers 141 Following CITGO, based in Houston, is a refiner, transporter and marketer of transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and other industrial products.
Elgin Local 439 @ElginLocal439
459 Followers 71 Following Union firefighters committed to our community.
Jett Foundation @JettFoundation
2K Followers 1K Following Empowering families. Fighting Duchenne muscular dystrophy. #FightDMDTogether
Mattia Quattrocelli @mattiaquattro
2K Followers 994 Following Scientist investigating epigenetic and circadian determinants of striated muscle function and metabolic health. Assistant Professor, Cincinnati Children’s-UC.
Kopf Running @KopfRunning
168 Followers 291 Following Endurance training with certified coaches! 5K up to full marathon! Train. Compete. Achieve. Supported By: @Nuunhydration, @BodyGlide, @honeystinger, @athletico
Adam Cotumaccio @Cotumaccio
387 Followers 625 Following Passionate about making a difference. Golfer, Biker, Hiker; Sci-Fi / Fantasy geek. Opinions are my own
Karen Cole @pooksgal84
56 Followers 221 Following
Matthew S. Alexander @Matt_Muscle_Guy
5K Followers 4K Following Geneticist, Skeletal Muscle, Drug development, Gene therapies. Non-coding RNA, and Zebrafish Aficionado. All tweets are my own. Instagram @thealexanderlab
Kevin Powell @kpowell720
5K Followers 2K Following Afternoon sports anchor @wgnradio 1-7pm, M-F | Host of The WGN Radio Football Podcast 📸: kevinpowell720wgn
The TurfTank Foundati.. @TrfTnkFndation
161 Followers 32 Following Foundation created to bring awareness and support for neuromuscular diseases.
Kane County Cougars @KCCougars
16K Followers 711 Following Professional Baseball Team located in Geneva, IL. Member of MLB Partner League the American Association. Bringing you #FamilyFunSince91. #ChooseCougs
Kuma's Corner @kumascorner
7K Followers 834 Following The ORIGINAL Kuma's Corner. Metal, beer, and the best burgers on this planet or any other. order now - https://t.co/qFOlkw2DNX
Rob Besecker @EverestStrongRB
387 Followers 1K Following #Author of “Everest Strong”, my #inspirational #memoir, #speaker and a passionate supporter of #healthcare, diversity and overcoming the odds no matter what.
MDA Omaha @MDAOmaha
633 Followers 1K Following Muscular Dystrophy Association is a health org dedicated to saving and improving lives for people fighting muscle disease, including MD, SMA & ALS.
MDA DC/VA @MDA_DCVA
329 Followers 261 Following Greater Washington, DC Chapter. Leading the fight to free individuals- and their families - from the harm of muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases.
Vanessa Caruso @VanessaLeighCar
29 Followers 112 Following I'm on a quest to help organizations that support Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. I am a advocate for the MDA and our son Logan is a CT Ambassador.
The_MDA_Challenge💚 @Mikes_Challenge
1K Followers 1K Following ♿I'm a disabled Youtuber with DMD who created a fun challenge to raise awareness for a group of debilitating muscle wasting diseases called Muscular Dystrophy.
CITGO Fueling Good @Fueling_Good
2K Followers 634 Following CITGO is recognizing all the good in our communities. It’s a movement we call Fueling Good. Tell us how you’re Fueling Good every day.
Miss Illinois @MissAmericaIL
3K Followers 335 Following Isabelle Hanson • State Rep of Miss IL Scholarship Org. & Miss America Org. Request an appearance in the link below!
Ernie Johnson @TurnerSportsEJ
613K Followers 292 Following Who I am: Husband, Father of 6 What I do: Sportscaster - NBA, MLB, March Madness, PGA Championship. Author-"Unscripted". Bottom line-Trust God...Period
The Mighty @TheMightySite
53K Followers 2K Following Making health about people: When we ask how you’re doing, we actually want to know! Download our free app to join a community that gets it ✨
Shriners Internationa.. @shriners
12K Followers 1K Following Official account for Shriners International. A fraternity based on fun, fellowship and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief and truth.
Shriners Children's @shrinershosp
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NPR @NPR
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MDA Santa Barbara @mdasantabarbara
120 Followers 9 Following
Northeast Ohio MDA @MDA_NEO
140 Followers 109 Following The Muscular Dystrophy Association of Northeast Ohio services patients with muscular and neuromuscular diseases in 23 counties.
MDA Idaho @MDA_Idaho
128 Followers 44 Following
MDASouthTX @MDASouthTx
367 Followers 735 Following MDA is fighting to free individuals from the devastating effects of MD, ALS & related life-threatening diseases so they can live longer & grow stronger.
Kye Martin @KyeMartinNBC
10K Followers 661 Following Traffic Anchor/General Assignment Reporter @NBCChicago.We are proud to announce our newest #MDA National Ambassador, 10-year-old Ethan LyBrand, who is living with #Duchenne #MuscularDystrophy. Learn more about Ethan’s story as he prepares to represent MDA across the country. bit.ly/MDAambassador20
Great work @sfdlocal37 - A record year for @MDAChicago_NIL & @MDACentralIL
Today members of Local 37 presented the Muscular Dystrophy Association with a check for $24,339.50. This set a new record for collecting for this wonderful cause. #Local37GivesBack
CFD & @MDAChicago_NIL thank Chicagoans and visitors alike for their generosity during the Fill-the-Boot Campaign to raise funds to fight muscular dystrophy, ALS and other related diseases. CFD boots were filled to the tune of more than $125,000 this year. Way to go Chicago!
Great weekend of love, support and hope. We participated in charity walks for @FSHDSociety and @MDAChicago_NIL as a team we raised rough $12,000 to be divided up among these great organizations. Thank u!
3 days till our family participates in the @MDAChicago_NIL Muscle Walk. This is our first time in the Lake County walk but our 4 year participating in an MDA Muscle Walk. Still time to contribute @ theturftankfoundation.org
Happy to report that once the Facebook fundraiser funds are cleared we will have raised roughly $11k towards our upcoming charity walks for @FSHDSociety and @MDAChicago_NIL thank u everyone for your support! Still time to donate if u would like. theturftankfoundation.org
Thank u so much for the generous contribution to our @MDAChicago_NIL Muscle Walk Team @Slock0712 your guys support means so much to us!!!! Thanks again. All the best and God Bless.
Rock Bottom at @ShopPromenade presented a BIG check to our #Bolingbrook Fire Fighters last night for $9,700 all set to go to @MDAChicago_NIL! Helping transform the lives of people living w/ muscular dystrophy! *Bolingbrook Fire Fighters Association IAFF Local 3005 (@Local3005)*
AFFI members across the state have been out collecting money for @MDAChicago_NIL & @MDACentralIL #FillTheBoot
Due to the support of so many another $1250 was donated this evening to @MDAChicago_NIL for the upcoming muscle walk. Thanks again everyone for your contributions and support! #findacure #neuromusculardiseases
So happy to report that we have yet again made another donation to another great organization which helps many affected by neuromuscular diseases. $1250 was donated to the @MDAChicago_NIL on behalf of everyone whom has support our foundation. Thanks and more to come!
We're proud to have Julia Taicsich and Emily Crumpton represent the #PFTeam alongside @MDAChicago_NIL at the Illinois Conference on #Volunteer Administration today. They will be drawing attention to the importance of corporate volunteerism through single days of service. 🙌
@CFDMedia & @ChicagoFireDept have kicked off their annual @MDAChicago_NIL #FillTheBoot campaign!
Fire Commissioner Ford, Local Union 2, @MDAorg and families dealing with Muscular Dystrophy kicked off the 2019 Fill the Boot Campaign to fight MD @ Eng 42. CFD members will be collecting donations at intersections across Chicago from 3-6pm beginning today for the next 3 days.
When you see these CFD members or others at an intersection over the next three days please help fight Muscular Dystrophy and drop a buck or two in the boot. The CFD and @MDAorg appreciate the continued generosity of Chicagoans in the fight to find a cure.
Fire Commissioner Ford, Local Union 2, @MDAorg and families dealing with Muscular Dystrophy kicked off the 2019 Fill the Boot Campaign to fight MD @ Eng 42. CFD members will be collecting donations at intersections across Chicago from 3-6pm beginning today for the next 3 days.
An event close to my ❤️ Chicago Fire Depts “Fill The Boot” campaign to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. @MDAorg You can help!!!
“It has been a long road of basic science research to establish Sarcospan as a target for DMD, & the MDA has been instrumental in this journey,” said Dr. Crosbie at @BC_UCLA about her research grant from MDA to fund breakthroughs in #Duchenne MD. musculardystrophynews.com/2019/07/22/mda…
A big thank you to @BerwynLocal506 and their crew for an amazing meal. They did a great job on the grill. @MDAChicago_NIL @MDACentralIL
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