A slowing economy might mean people are spending less in some parts of the country, but the Muscular Dystrophy Association saw a jump in its donations during the 36th annual Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon ...

The Muscular Dystrophy Association has announced a star-studded celebrity lineup that will appear on its 48th annual telethon this Labor Day weekend, Sunday, September 1 (9:00 - 11:00 p.m. ET & PT and ...

Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Romanda Walker of St. Louis has received the Muscular Dystrophy ...

KPRC-TV has decided to end its 36-year relationship as local broadcast home for the Muscular Dystrophy Association Labor Day telethon. "With our prime-time commitments, our (Hurricane) Katrina ...

The IAFF presented the 38th annual Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon with a record-breaking $18.3 million, the largest single donation in the telethon's history. The International Association of Fire Fighters ...

Lewis, 85, issued a statement through the association calling it "time for an all new Telethon era." "As a labor of love, I've hosted the annual Telethon since 1966 and I'll be making my final ...

Kathleen LeMieux, of Fruitport, has received the Muscular Dystrophy Association's 2009 Robert Ross Personal Achievement Award for Michigan. LeMieux will accept the award during the local broadcast of ...

LAS VEGAS -- After 45 years promoting treatment and a cure for children he calls "my kids," comedian Jerry Lewis announced this week he is retiring as host of the Labor Day Muscular Dystrophy ...

The MDA Show of Strength is an annual televised benefit concert that is held each Labor Day Weekend in the United States to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The program is the ...