Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon 2005
September 5, 2005 
Jerry Lewis has really done it this year.
Not only has he done a remarkable job for the Muscular Dystrophy Association year after year, with his Labor Day Telethon, but this year he expanded the scope of the show to remind people to donate to the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
And just like I did last year, I’m asking each and everyone of my readers to donate to the MDA to help fight neuromuscular diseases.
My family has been lucky not to be affected by any sort of muscular dystrophy, but so many families aren’t so fortunate.
Do me a favor and donate to the Muscular Dystrophy Association right now. It’s really for a great cause and your contribution, whether $10 or $100, will go a long way.
And, following the tremendous example of Jerry Lewis, I challenge you to match whatever you donate by sending the same amount of money to the Red Cross to help the thousands of victims of Hurricane Katrina. Or, if you’ve already donated to the Red Cross, why not send the same amount to the MDA for Jerry’s Kids?
I just sent two donations — one to the MDA and one to the Red Cross. If I can do it, anyone can. Skip your grande double latte extra foam coffee this week and give some money now. Thanks!
UPDATE: The telethon raised $59.4 million this year, only $5 million less than last year. Not too shabby. But remember, if you haven’t donated yet, it’s never too late to give.
