ClubCorp will yet again host its third annual golf charity classic this fall, with a third of the net proceeds going toward The Muscular Dystrophy Association’s (MDA) Augie’s Quest Initiative. There are 14 different courses in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex that will be hosting the event at separate times ranging from Jul 3 until Nov. 13. Courses include Hackberry Creek, Oakmont Country Club, Stonebriar and Shady Valley Country Club among others.

            Last year the event raised $1.7 million nationwide for the selected charities. Nationally an estimated 25,000 participants will converge at over 120 country clubs and business clubs providing golf tournaments, auctions, unique culinary experiences and most importantly, money for charity. This is the world’s largest one-day charity and golf event.

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In addition to monies raised from “Mix It Up for MDA” event admission, Carrabba’s also will donate $1 to MDA for each of Voisey’s drinks sold from Jul. 30 until Aug. 6.  The funds raised enable MDA to provide the very best in patient care and services, including clinic visits, orthopedic equipment, support groups and a worldwide research effort seeking treatments and cures for the 43 neuromuscular diseases.

FORT WORTH, TX, JUNE 30, 2009 — In July 2008 Harley Davidson of Fort Worth challenged their Harley Owners Group (H.O.G Chapter) to ride and log a million miles in one year.  The dealership agreed to contribute 1 cent to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) for every mile that the H.O.G Chapter members logged and there will be a party to celebrate.

On Jul. 4 Harley Davidson of Fort Worth, located at 3025 West Loop 820 South, will host a party to honor their H.O.G Chapter members for rising to the “Million Mile Challenge.” 

 “The HOG Chapter is so very close to reaching the million mile mark,” Marketing Director for Fort Worth Harley Kim Briggs said. “We want to celebrate their accomplishments.” 

The party is open to everyone and will feature refreshments, entertainment, a mechanical bull, appearances by MDA Local Goodwill Ambassadors and games.  While you are there supporting MDA, you will also find great deals on Harley-Davidson Motorcycles and Harley-Davidson apparel.

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 one million Americans. MDA combats neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive medical and community services and far-reaching professional and public health education. With national headquarters in Tucson, MDA has more than 200 offices across the country, sponsors 220 hospital-affiliated clinics and supports nearly 400 research projects around the world.

For more information please contact Kim Briggs of Fort Worth Harley Davidson kim@fortworthharley.com or Lauren Harris of MDA leharris@mdausa.org.  You can also visit www.fortworthhog.com for official Million Mile Challenge guidelines and details.

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Dallas, TX, June 10, 2009 — Here’s the scoop: Baskin-Robbins has teamed up with The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) to help celebrate Lou Gehrig’s birthday by donating 31 cents from every scoop of “Baseball Nut” ice-cream that is sold to the ALS division of MDA. The promotion will run from Jun. 15-29 at all participating Baskin-Robbins locations in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

"It's important to Baskin-Robbins to support the people in our community,” Baskin-Robbins Field Marketing Manager Lynda Beeler said. “This effort means a lot to our organization, our employees, and hope it will make a real difference to some special families living with ALS."

The funds raised enable MDA to provide the best in patient care and services, including clinical visits, orthopedic equipment, support groups and a worldwide research effort seeking treatments and cures for ALS and other neuromuscular diseases.

Named the top ice cream and frozen dessert franchise in the United States by Entrepreneur magazine’s 29th annual Franchise 500® ranking, Baskin-Robbins is the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops.  Baskin-Robbins creates and markets innovative, premium ice cream, specialty frozen desserts and beverages, providing quality and value to consumers at more than 5,800 retail shops in more than 30 countries. Baskin-Robbins was founded by two ice cream enthusiasts whose passion led to the creation of more than 1,000 ice cream flavors and a wide variety of delicious treats. Headquartered in Canton, Mass., Baskin-Robbins is part of the Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. family of companies. For further information, visit www.baskinrobbins.com.

MDA’s involvement with ALS began in the early 1950’s when Lou Gehrig’s widow, Eleanor, was searching for a way to fight the disease that took her husband’s life in 1941. She became involved with MDA and served as the national campaign chairperson for more than a decade. MDA fund 36 MDA/ALS Centers and some 215 MDA clinics throughout the United States, providing comprehensive and compassionate medical care through multi-disciplinary services. The MDA/ALS Center of Dallas is located at UT Southwestern Medical Center. A second local ALS clinic has been established at Texas neurology. For further information, visit www.MDA.org

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