New York, Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and AFM-Téléthon (the French muscular dystrophy association) are proud to announce the awarding of two cutting-edge ...

The Muscular Dystrophy Association’s annual Labor Day weekend television appeal, for decades a more than 20-hour marathon that became synonymous with longtime host Jerry Lewis, will air this year as a ...

The Muscular Dystrophy Association is ending its tradition of televised fundraising epitomized by the iconic Labor Day telethon long hosted by Jerry Lewis, USA Today and the Associated Press report.

When many people think of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), they probably think about the long-running telethon made famous by comedian Jerry Lewis. For decades, the telethon took over the ...

ST. LOUIS — 5 On Your Side’s annual telethon benefitting the Muscular Dystrophy Association is back Labor Day weekend. Anchor Mike Bush will again host the “MDA Show of Strength” with co-hosts Anne ...

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A year after the Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon split with comedian and longtime host Jerry Lewis, the Labor Day weekend show is leaving Las Vegas. An official at the South ...

Why former telethon participants are protesting the return of the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s most famous fundraising effort. Jerry Lewis makes his opening remarks at the 25th Anniversary of the ...