The Muscular Dystrophy Association  is an organization which combats muscular dystrophy and diseases of the nervous system and muscular system in general by funding research, providing medical and community services, and educating health professionals and the general public. The work of Robert Ross was appreciated by many and it was he who persuaded Jerry Lewis to undertake a yearly telethon to raise money for muscular dystrophy.
The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is an organization that combats muscular dystrophy and diseases of the nervous system and muscular system in general by funding research, providing medical and community services, and educating health professionals and the public. The work of Robert Ross was highly regarded, and he persuaded Jerry Lewis to initiate a yearly telethon to raise funds for muscular dystrophy.