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Each year, the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Southeastern Wisconsin presents the MDA Black-N-Blue Ball. A highlight among Milwaukee’s social events, the Ball’s motorcycle theme encourages a relaxed and fun evening on the part of its guests dressed in ‘black’ leather and ‘blue’ denim. No stuffy tuxedos or fancy cocktail dresses here—just the opportunity for area business and community leaders to expose their alter-egos on the road to a cure for neuromuscular disease.
The event features an evening full of fine dining and entertainment; live and silent auctions showcasing hundreds of items including Harley-Davidson collectibles, merchandise, memorabilia and products; a raffle; a temporary tattoo parlor; the opportunity to have your picture taken on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle and much more. It is a one-of-a-kind evening and a truly first-class event.
In 2009, the Black-N-Blue Ball attracted a crowd of over 1100 guests and raised a net $480,000. Held at the Midwest Airlines Center in downtown Milwaukee, the event is scheduled for Friday, May 7, 2010. Corporate tables and individual tickets are available.
The Black-N-Blue Ball has raised close to $4.5 million in the past sixteen years. We continue down the road to a cure in 2010 and we invite you to join us in our journey by becoming part  of one of Milwaukee’s premiere social events.
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a voluntary health agency—a dedicated partnership between scientists and concerned citizens aimed at conquering 43 neuromuscular diseases that affect more than one million Americans. MDA supports more research on neuromuscular diseases than any other private-sector organization in the world. MDA scientists are at the forefront of gene therapy research and have uncovered the genetic defects responsible for several forms of muscular dystrophy, Charcot-Marie Tooth disease and ALS—more commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Locally, MDA offers comprehensive medical services at our clinics at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, valuable support groups, an inspiring week of summer camp for children and young adults, and financial assistance with the purchase of wheelchairs, leg braces, and communication devices.
MDA does not solicit government grants, United Way funding or fees from those it serves; 77% of every dollar spent goes directly to research, health care services and education.
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