Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon
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Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon
Every Labor Day weekend WSAZ NewsChannel 3 hosts the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. Hosted by Penny Moss, Tim Irr, and Tony Cavalier among with many of the WSAZ News on-air staff. Each year they bring you news of the great progress being made to find a cure for Neuromuscular Diseases. You can find more about the telethon, the ongoing research, and make a donation.
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The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a voluntary health agency — a dedicated partnership between scientists and concerned citizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases that affect more than a million Americans.

MDA combats neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive medical and community services, and far-reaching professional and public health education.

Clinics/Services serving the Charleston-Huntington, West Virgina area:

Charleston Area Medical Center
Charleston, WV
Codirector: Sasidharan Taravath M.D.
Codirector: Kenneth C. Wright M.D.

West Virginia University Hospital - University Health Associates
Morgantown, WV
Codirector: Laurie Gutmann M.D.
Codirector: Margaret E. Jaynes M.D.

Support Groups * Summer Camp * General Services

For more information about medical services available through the MDA clinic, support groups, summer camp, or other services for people and families affected by a neuromuscular disease in MDA's program, please call:

Health Care Service Coordinator
304-344-9807

MDA Telethon Web Site



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