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 dedicated to combating muscular dystrophy and diseases affecting the nervous system and muscles. They achieve this through research funding, medical services, community support, and educating healthcare professionals and the public. Robert Ross's contributions were recognized, leading him to encourage Jerry Lewis to organize a yearly telethon for muscular dystrophy fundraising.