JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Eleven Hugo’s Family Marketplace locations in Grand Forks, East Grand Forks, Crookston, Thief River Falls, Grafton, Jamestown and Park Rapids are raising funds and spreading awareness about muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases during the annual MDA Make Your Move retail program to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).

From July 23rd to August 5th, Hugo’s Family Marketplace customers can add MDA pinups to their purchase at check out for just a $1 or $5 donation.

The MDA Make Your Move Retail Program benefits the mission to fund groundbreaking research including best in class multidisciplinary care at the MDA Care Center at Sanford Coordinated Treatment Center of North Dakota and Essentia Health of Minnesota. Funds raised also make MDA Summer Camp possible, giving kids the opportunity to learn vital life skills, make life-long friendships and experience independence, at no cost to their families. Funds also benefit MDA’s advocacy efforts to provide access to healthcare, travel, education, and inclusive environments for the disability community.

“Every MDA Make Your Move donation is a symbol of how we are making our move to improve the lives of children and adults with neuromuscular diseases, especially now that we’re seeing the impact of MDA’s investment in research resulting in treatments,” said Kristi Magnuson Nelson, Hugo’s President/CEO. “Thanks to the generosity of Hugo’s Family Marketplace customers, we can help MDA fund scientific and clinical researchers to find lifesaving treatment, care, and support programs.”

To learn more about the 2022 MDA Make Your Move program and how to get involved, contact Account Manager, Cindy Clark at 989-413-3878 or clark@mdausa.org.