A slowing economy might mean people are spending less in some parts of the country, but the Muscular Dystrophy Association saw a jump in its donations during the 36th annual Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon ...

The annual Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon is to raise funds and awareness for fighting Muscular Dystrophy, but four new artists got the chance to raise their profiles during the annual Labor Day weekend ...

LAS VEGAS -- After 45 years promoting treatment and a cure for children he calls "my kids," comedian Jerry Lewis announced this week he is retiring as host of the Labor Day Muscular Dystrophy ...

Jerry Lewis, the ubiquitous host of the annual Labor Day weekend telethon to benefit the Tucson-based Muscular Dystrophy Association, is retiring after 45 years. The September broadcast will be his ...

To most viewers, the Muscular Dystrophy Association's annual pledge drive has always been known as "The Jerry Lewis Telethon." Well, not anymore. The MDA has announced that the 85 year-old comedian ...

The Muscular Dystrophy Association’s (MDA) national Telethon Online Auction, featuring celebrity and sports memorabilia, electronics, trips, unique celebrity experiences and much more, begins today, ...

Why former telethon participants are protesting the return of the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s most famous fundraising effort. Jerry Lewis makes his opening remarks at the 25th Anniversary of the ...

$242,385. That's the total South Mississippi donated Monday to the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon. It surely wasn't a typical day at WLOX Monday. More than 100 volunteers were in and out all day ...