Stories
Learn how the Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation supports and increases the quality of life of people with neuromuscular diseases from across the state of Indiana.
Spreading Hope, Making an Impact
We believe every life is worth living! Read stories of some of the amazing people and families MDFF has supported.
Jillena
2025 The River & The Rock Award Winner
Zachary
2025 MDFF Educational Scholarship Sponsored by Busey Bank
The Hackworth Family
2025 Accessible Van Recipient
The Wickizer Family
2024 Accessible Van Recipient
The Rodriguez Family
2024 Accessible Van Recipient
Sarah
2024 The River & The Rock Award Winner
Jacy
MDFF Andrew "Sparky" Seever Scholarship Winner 2024
Chloe
2023 Accessible Van Chassis Recipient
Matt
Tournament Bracket Challenge - First Place Winner in 2024
Lisa
Tournament Bracket Challenge - Second Place Winner in 2024
Jay
Tournament Bracket Challenge - Third Place Winner in 2024
Markyia
2023 Accessible Van Chassis Recipient
The Bousum Family
2023 Accessible Van Recipient
Joshua
MDFF Andrew "Sparky" Seever Scholarship Winner 2023
Gabe
2023 The River & The Rock Award Winner
The Winston Family
2022 Accessible Van Recipient
Dave
NCAA Basketball Brackets Tournament 2023 - 1st Place Winner
Ben
NCAA Basketball Brackets Tournament 2023 - 2nd Place Winner
Archi
NCAA Basketball Brackets Tournament 2023 - 3rd Place Winner
The Huseman Family
2022 Accessible Van Recipient
The Mayotte Family
2022 Accessible Van Recipient
The Conrad Family
2022 Accessible Van Recipient - from an anonymous van donor
Lexi
2022 The River & The Rock Award Winner
Aayush
Aayush, Duchenne Muscular DystrophyMDFF Andrew "Sparky" Seever Scholarship Winner
Joshua
2022 - MDFF NCAA Bracket Winner
Jake Bray
Jake, Muscular Dystrophy 2021The River & The Rock Perseverance Award Winner
The Gift of a Van
Jazzaria - Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 (SMA)Patient Blessed with an accessible van...from friends!
Chloe
Chloe, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) IIMDFF Andrew "Sparky" Seever Scholarship Winner
Maddox O’Connor
Mitochondrial Myopathy Patient 2021MDFF Accessible Van Giveaway Recipient
The Winegardner Family
Elliott, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) I PatientMDFF Accessible Van Giveaway Recipient
Gabe
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy PatientIntegrated Stander Recipient
The Deardorff Family
Zack, Duchenne Muscular DystrophyPatient Van Conversion Recipient
DaMarri & Dairrean
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy PatientsMDFF Accessible Van Giveaway Recipients
Emily
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) II PatientObi Dining Device Recipient
Kamaria
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) II PatientMDFF Accessible Van Giveaway Recipient
Mila
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) II PatientMDFF Accessible Ramp Recipient
The Joniec Family
Scott, Inclusion Body Myositis PatientMDFF Bathroom Modification Recipient
The Van Baren Family
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy PatientsMDFF Accessible Van Giveaway Recipients
Sarah
Sarah, Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy PatientMDFF Bathroom Modification Recipient
Thomas
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy PatientMDFF Accessible Van Giveaway Recipient
The Jacobs Family
Jonah, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy PatientMDFF Accessible Van Giveaway Recipient
The Hodge Family
Aaron, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy PatientMDFF Accessible Van Giveaway Recipient
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