MDA Walk of Hope

AmeriCare Homecare National President Debbie Reis Raises Money
for MDA’s Walk of Hope, Atlanta Georgia

October 22,2009, Atlanta, Georgia – AmeriCare Homecare President  Debbie Reis raises money for MDA’s Walk of Hope in Atlanta Georgia at the Atlanta Zoo November 7, 2009.

As President of AmeriCare Alliance (AmeriCare), Debra Reis’ combination of vision, leadership and dedication provides the direction that drives its short term operations and longer term success. In her role, Debra works closely with the corporate team and area developers to support the development and expansion of its homecare services. Debra founded the company in 2003, after her own pursuit to finding caregivers for her mother.

One of Debra’s passions is raising money for MDA. “I’m proud to tell you that I’m participating in the MDA’s Walk of Hope 2009 on November 7 at Zoo Atlanta. I’m going to join others as we walk and roll to help those affected with muscular dystrophy and we need your help!”

MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education.

Donation Link:  https://www.joinmda.org/MyEvent/MyHomepage/tabid/81526/Default.aspx

MDA combats neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive medical and community services, and far-reaching professional and public health education. With national headquarters in Tucson, MDA has more than 200 offices across the country, sponsors 220 hospital-affiliated clinics and supports nearly 400 research projects around the world.

MDA supports more research on neuromuscular diseases than any other private-sector organization in the world. MDA scientists are in the forefront of gene therapy research and have uncovered the genetic defects responsible for several forms of muscular dystrophy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease), childhood spinal muscular atrophy, and several other neuromuscular conditions.

The Association’s comprehensive service program includes medical examinations, flu shots, support groups, MDA summer camps for youngsters and assistance with purchase of wheelchairs and leg braces.

MDA was created in 1950 by a group of adults with muscular dystrophy, parents of children with muscular dystrophy, and a physician-scientist studying the disorder. Since its earliest days it has been energized by its number-one volunteer and national chairman, entertainer Jerry Lewis.

The Association’s programs are funded almost entirely by individual private contributors.

Event Details:

2009 MDA Stride & Ride “Walk of Hope” 11/7/2009 Atlanta, GA Zoo

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