Since 1955, MDA has built bridges and knocked down barriers for youngsters with neuromuscular diseases by providing an unforgettable week at MDA summer camp. Campers say the week they spend at MDA camp is “the best week of the year.” Each year MDA supports nearly 90 summer camps across the country. MDA Camp is a magical place where year-round skills are developed and where a child with a disability can just be a kid.
In addition to knowledgeable camp staff and
medical personnel, most campers have his or her own one-on-one volunteer, who helps with all aspects of both fun and personal care.
There’s plenty of fun. At MDA Camp, barriers simply do not exist. Each camp provides a wide range of activities especially designed for young people who have limited mobility or use wheelchairs. Accessible activities range from outdoor sports such as swimming, boating, baseball, football and horseback
riding, to less physically demanding programs like arts and crafts and talent shows. Special guests such as firefighters and Harley Davidson riders add to the enjoyment.
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We are celebrating a 31 year partnership between ERA and MDA, while simultaneously raising money to support its dedication to finding a cure for the 43 neuromuscular diseases covered by the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Since ERA Real Estate became the sole corporate sponsor from the real estate industry for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) in 1977, the ERA® network has raised more than $30 million to help fight neuromuscular diseases. The financial support of ERA members has enabled MDA to conduct groundbreaking research and provide, clinics, ALS centers, support groups, wheelchair-purchase assistance programs and summer camping
experiences for children and adults affected with neuromuscular diseases.
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