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Nygel Lythgoe was joined by co-hosts Nancy ODell, Jann Carl and Alison Sweeney. (By Richard Cartwright, AP)

MDA telethon raises $61.5 million nationwide

11:24 AM, Sep 6, 2011

Despite the absence of longtime veteran host Jerry Lewis, the Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon's broadcast went on and had what the MDA is saying its best showing since 2008.

Comedy club announces Jerry Lewis Award, Web-athon

6:05 PM, Sep 2, 2011

Comedians who think Jerry Lewis was unceremoniously dumped from his post as chairman of the Muscular Dystrophy Association and face of its annual telethon are holding a Web-athon of their own.

Firefighters raise money for MDA

12:50 PM, Sep 2, 2011

Starting Friday, local firefighters will hit the streets to raise money for programs like the MDA Camp.

Mike Bush reports.

One week camp lasts a lifetime for kids with MD

9:47 PM, Sep 1, 2011

For years, we've been telling you about the Muscular Dystrophy Association and this year's theme is: "Make a Muscle, Make a Difference.

On the highway of life, theres nothing quite like smooth pavement when you can see so many bumps in your rear view mirror.

MDA: Young MD patient survives battle with H1N1

10:46 PM, Aug 30, 2011

On the highway of life, there's nothing quite like smooth pavement when you can see so many bumps in your rear view mirror.

Memories are everybodys personal diary and the Leifeld family spends a lot of time flipping through the pages.

MDA: Family strength after mom's battle with ALS

10:47 PM, Aug 29, 2011

Memories are everybody's personal diary and the Leifeld family spends a lot of time flipping through the pages.

MDA officials mum on Lewis ouster

7:10 AM, Aug 5, 2011

The star has been a driving force in the efforts to raise billions of dollars to aid those afflicted with muscular diseases.

MDA Camp: A Magical place where kids can be kids

10:41 PM, Sep 3, 2010

MDA is breaking down barriers and letting kids with MD just be kids at MDA camp.

MDA: Optimism is the best medicine for one young man

11:13 PM, Sep 2, 2010

Hope can be harmony for the soul and the Weil house is filled with it.

MDA: Mom finds strength in her fight against ALS

11:26 PM, Sep 1, 2010

By at least two accounts, the best mom in the world lives in this O'Fallon house.

MDA: Hope and animals for a little girl

2:34 PM, Sep 1, 2010

MDA and her house full of animals brings hope to a little girl .

MDA: 11-year-old shows courage against the 'enemy'

11:15 PM, Aug 30, 2010

The bravest person inside the gates of Scott Air Force Base doesn't necessarily wear a uniform.

MDA Summer Camp at Babler State Park

4:26 PM, Jun 17, 2010

It's the one week of the year where children with Muscular Dystrophy can focus on their abilities and not their disabilities.

MDA: Local execs participate in lockup benefit

9:12 PM, Oct 22, 2009

Local executives spent the day locked up at the Ameristar Casino Conference Center making phone calls to family, friends and coworkers on behalf of the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

The Hawn family.

MDA: Family fights on behalf of their son

8:02 PM, Sep 30, 2009

Family fights for a cure in honor of their son who did not live to see his first birthday.