Living with a neuromuscular disease means facing new challenges every day.

Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation is here for you.

Since 1958, our Indiana non-profit organization has been providing a helping hand to men, women, and children living with ALS, muscular dystrophy, and other neuromuscular diseases.

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How We Help

The Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation uses its collective resources to help those with a neuromuscular disease live safer, more independent lives. Some examples of past types of support we’ve provided include:

Adaptive Equipment
(e.g., ramps, lifts, wheelchairs, and wheelchair components)
Home Modifications
(e.g., bathroom modifications and bathroom equipment)
Transportation
(e.g., van conversion assistance, transfer seats, and vehicle lifts)

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Accessible Van Giveaway Program

The Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation regularly awards wheelchair-accessible vans to families needing reliable transportation.

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child in wheelchair exiting accessible van

Events

The Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation hosts free, fun-filled social events throughout the year to strengthen our community and help families make connections.

We also host fundraising events which enable us to continue our everyday impact on local families coping with MD.

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Family Day at the Indianapolis Zoo

We hope you will join us on Saturday, June 24 at the Indianapolis Zoo for another MDFF family day. This event is free for families with MD. Register here.

Feud Before the Feud

We hope you will join us on September 7 (the night before the Cathedral & Chatard football game), for our Feud Before the Feud event - great food, drinks, friendly rivalry, the silent auction, and more! Register here.

“My long, portable ramp from MDFF donors has opened doors (almost literally) for me. It’s unlikely that I would have ever been able to visit my daughter in Florida without it. Thank you so much.”

The Robinson Family

James, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Patient
MDFF Portable Ramp Recipient

Mission

The Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation uses the power of giving to increase the quality of life and independence of people with muscular dystrophy—and empower their families—through advocacy, education, and financial assistance.

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