In his CEO Commentary, Frederic Revah, Ph.D., underscores the dedication, expertise and successes of Genethon's 240 scientists and professional staff as they pursue new gene therapy treatments for ...

Genethon, a non-profit gene therapy R&D organization founded by the French Muscular Dystrophy Association (AFM-Telethon), began the new year with an R&D licensing deal for its gene therapy approach to ...

New York, Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and AFM-Téléthon (the French muscular dystrophy association) are proud to announce the awarding of two cutting-edge ...

The Muscular Dystrophy Association’s annual Labor Day weekend television appeal, for decades a more than 20-hour marathon that became synonymous with longtime host Jerry Lewis, will air this year as a ...

From the Times-Call photo archive via Longmont Museum: “Colorado National Guardsman Stanley Vigil reaches out Monday afternoon to a cycling couple who stash a cash donation in the collection can for ...

The Muscular Dystrophy Association announced plans Wednesday to shorten its annual Labor Day fund-raising telethon from 21.5 hours to six hours starting next year, the Chicago Tribune writes. The ...

Jerry Lewis, a comedic fixture on big screens and charity telethons for decades, has died at the age of 91. David Greene talks to Shawn Levy,... Comedian Jerry Lewis Dies At 91, Also Known For ...

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A year after the Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon split with comedian and longtime host Jerry Lewis, the Labor Day weekend show is leaving Las Vegas. An official at the South ...

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 ...

When many people think of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), they probably think about the long-running telethon made famous by comedian Jerry Lewis. For decades, the telethon took over the ...

Jerry Lewis, the ubiquitous host of the annual Labor Day weekend telethon to benefit the Tucson-based Muscular Dystrophy Association, is retiring after 45 years. The September broadcast will be his ...