Muscular Dystrophy Association Inc, 36 - 38 Henley Beach Road,
Mile End SA 5031
Postal address: GPO Box 414, Adelaide SA 5001| Email:
info@mdasa.org.au | Tel: 08 8234 5266 | Fax: 08 8234 5866
Muscular Dystrophy Association
History
As a direct result of people with nerve and muscle disorders gathering together for support, the Muscular Dystrophy Assocation in South Australia was formed in 1954. Since that time it has grown to be a significant provider of services to families where these disroders occur.
What does the Muscular Dystrophy Association Do?
In many instances the services available through the medical health system are not appropriate for people with nerve and muscle disorders. A good example of this is physiotherapy, which is normally designed to rehabilitate and strengthen muscles. This is not helpful for people who have a Muscular Dystrophy and in fact can be harmful. Because of this the Muscular Dystrophy Assocation provides specifically designed services which are not available elsewhere and are tailored to meet the specific needs of people with nerve and muscle disorders.
How is the Muscular Dystrophy Assocation funded?
Whilst the Association does receive a small Government grant which helps reduce its costs, the majority of its annual budget must be raised through fundraising activities and from the generous donations of the community and corporate sectors.
Fundraising activites managed by the Association
- World of Trivia Quiz - annual event for Primary School children in its 15th year
- Adelaide Marathon Festival (official charity) held annually
- MDA Corporate Golf Challenge held annually
- Camp Capacity - fun annual event for children affected by MD and their siblings
- Bow Tie Appeal - annual fundraising and promotional event
- Melbourne Cup lunch held annually
- Regular lotteries
For more information about our fundraising events please click here.
