The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) fights 40 neuromuscular diseases through an unparalleled worldwide research effort, a nationwide program of medical services, and far-reaching professional and public health education. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease) is one of the diseases included in MDA's program.

MDA-funded scientists are in the forefront of ALS research and are pursuing several promising leads. Through the MDA, people with ALS and other neuromuscular diseases are offered a wide variety of services, ranging from medical care and assistance in purchasing wheelchairs to support groups, a newsletter specific to ALS, and other valuable publications.

For a detailed description of MDA services, you may wish to contact MDA's national headquarters at 800-572-1717 or you can contact your local MDA office by looking in the telephone directory under Muscular Dystrophy Association. You can also learn a great deal by going to their web site at www.mdausa.org.