What is muscular dystrophy? Most people cannot give an honest answer as to what this disease is or how it is caused. Muscular dystrophy is a genetic disease in which particular muscle groups deteriorate. People might think it doesn’t affect them, but it could affect anyone. This disease is caused by a recessive trait, meaning it can occur in the offspring of even the healthiest person.
My boyfriend, David Fealey, is a graduate from Monsignor Farrell High School. Farrell has many clubs, organizations, and fundraisers that anyone can join. He told me that the Muscular Dystrophy Association was definitely the most meaningful organization that he was involved in not only at Farrell but in his community. This organization functions year-round, with its sister school (St. Joseph Hill Academy), in joint effort to raise as much money as possible to donate at the annual “Jerry Lewis Telethon.”
Raising money is always a difficult task each and every year, but somehow, they get it done. Last year, they rose over $190,000, and this year their aim was to break the $200,000 mark. One might ask, “How do you raise all this money?” Through various events and fundraisers, a lot of money is raised. Last year, the schools were able to have a bowling night at one of the local bowling allies and a mini-golf fundraiser at one of the island’s mini-golf course. Businesses are also asked to make any sort of contribution that is possible (anywhere from food to money). Bake sales, five dollar dress-downs, and school events also help raise a lot of money. However, the majority of the money is raised at the “Superdance.”
The “Superdance” is an all-day affair held on the first weekend in March. It is $75 admission into the dance. There are food, drinks, and even a video game competition for those who have “two left feet.” Everyone from both schools is encouraged to attend to help raise more money.
“Aside from a moral standpoint, MDA helped me to develop leadership qualities. I was an executive on the MDA committee last year, meaning that I determined my own fate. The amount of work I put into MDA correlated directly to the amount of money gained. It was a great deal of responsibility. I still do all I can to help raise as much money as possible for this worthy cause. The fact that I am helping others in need is what makes this activity meaningful. I am overwhelmed with joy to know that I am doing good.” (David Fealey)
My boyfriend, David Fealey, is a graduate from Monsignor Farrell High School. Farrell has many clubs, organizations, and fundraisers that anyone can join. He told me that the Muscular Dystrophy Association was definitely the most meaningful organization that he was involved in not only at Farrell but in his community. This organization functions year-round, with its sister school (St. Joseph Hill Academy), in joint effort to raise as much money as possible to donate at the annual “Jerry Lewis Telethon.”
Raising money is always a difficult task each and every year, but somehow, they get it done. Last year, they rose over $190,000, and this year their aim was to break the $200,000 mark. One might ask, “How do you raise all this money?” Through various events and fundraisers, a lot of money is raised. Last year, the schools were able to have a bowling night at one of the local bowling allies and a mini-golf fundraiser at one of the island’s mini-golf course. Businesses are also asked to make any sort of contribution that is possible (anywhere from food to money). Bake sales, five dollar dress-downs, and school events also help raise a lot of money. However, the majority of the money is raised at the “Superdance.”
The “Superdance” is an all-day affair held on the first weekend in March. It is $75 admission into the dance. There are food, drinks, and even a video game competition for those who have “two left feet.” Everyone from both schools is encouraged to attend to help raise more money.
“Aside from a moral standpoint, MDA helped me to develop leadership qualities. I was an executive on the MDA committee last year, meaning that I determined my own fate. The amount of work I put into MDA correlated directly to the amount of money gained. It was a great deal of responsibility. I still do all I can to help raise as much money as possible for this worthy cause. The fact that I am helping others in need is what makes this activity meaningful. I am overwhelmed with joy to know that I am doing good.” (David Fealey)
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