Shaw's Stores Raise $317K for MDA's Shamrocks Against Dystrophy

Submitted by the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

The store and their customers came together for an important cause, raising $2,121  in Shamrocks Against Dystrophy donations that will be used to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s (MDA) research and services programs. 

From February 24 through March 17, the grocery store chain sold green and gold Shamrocks to benefit MDA. Funds raised by the Melrose Shaw's store help local individuals and families affected by Muscular Dystrophy and related diseases.

The popular fundraiser helps to support MDA’s unparalleled worldwide research program and national network of some 200 clinics, including Children’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital.

Shamrock sales also help send local children with neuromuscular diseases to the barrier-free MDA summer camp at Camp Allen in Bedford, NH.

"The support MDA receives from Shaw's, as well as the generosity of Melrose citizens, in the fight to find cures for muscle disease is awe-inspiring," said Boston North Executive Director Vanessa Malfitano. “We can’t thank Shaw’s and their customers enough for making a difference every day.”

About MDA

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

To learn more about MDA Shamrocks and other programs, contact the Boston North MDA office or visit www.mda.org.