THE WOODLANDS, Texas. March 11, 2009 ~ Teams of dedicated individuals will meet at The Woodlands Mall on Saturday, March 28 to participate in the annual MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) Stride & Ride. Several hundred participants will walk or ride in strollers, scooters and wheel chairs to raise funds for the organization.
Participants in Stride & Ride, one lap around the interior of The Woodlands Mall, will meet in the JCPenney court beginning at 8:00 a.m. and the event will begin at 9:00 a.m. Last year approximately 400 individuals participated in the event.
The MDA a voluntary health agency, which is a dedicated partnership between scientists and concerned citizens aimed at conquering muscular dystrophy, which affects more than a million Americans. MDA combats muscular dystrophy 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 230 hospital-affiliated clinics and supports nearly 400 research projects around the world.
For more information visit www.mda.org or call 713.522.3679.
The Woodlands Mall is located at I-45 north at Lake Woodlands Drive. For directions, visit www.thewoodlandsmall.com or call 281.363.3409. |
