Santa Barbara, CA (June 25, 2014) Lou Ferrigno continues his support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) by raising donations at the IFBB/NPC Ferrigno Legacy bodybuilding and fitness competition sponsored by World Gym International.
Lou Ferrigno has worked for years with the MDA to raise money and awareness of neuromuscular diseases that plague millions of people around the world.
"It has been such a rewarding opportunity to work with MDA" said Lou Ferrigno, "Giving back is so important to me, so the idea of partnering with MDA for my competition, the FERRIGNO LEGACY, seemed like a perfect opportunity to do so."
In 2009, while filming his reality show, the INCREDIBLE FERRIGNOS, Lou was introduced to MDA and he began his philanthropic pursuit through celebrity interviews, appearances and telethons.
Lou's most notable contribution was when he announced MDA as his charity during the fifth season of Donald Trump's CELEBRITY APPRENTICE. Lou fought hard and long for his team, raising $50,000 for his charity, with another $40,000 at the show's finale.
While the FERRIGNO LEGACY will showcase some of the world's greatest physiques, one of the event's goals is to raise research funds for the MDA to help those unable to build their own physiques. Donations can be made by visiting the IFBB Ferrigno Legacy website at www.FerrignoLegacy.com/register and look for the MDA logo.
Designated a "Top-Rated Charity" by the American Institute of Philanthropy,
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is the world's leading nonprofit health agency dedicated
to finding treatments and cures for muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
(ALS) and other neuromuscular diseases.
The national office at MDA stated, "Ferrigno is a longtime MDA friend and has actively
supported the fight against muscle disease as a member of MDA's Muscle Team. In
2012, he raised $91,000 to benefit families served by MDA on NBC's "The Celebrity Apprentice" and also appeared on the 47th on the fifth installment of annual MDA Show of Strength Telethon."
The FERRIGNO LEGACY is a partnership of the Ferrigno Family and Chris Minnes, which was formed to promote premier fitness competitions, including bikini, bodybuilding, fitness, physique and figure competitions. More information is available at www.FerrignoLegacy.com. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/FerrignoLegacy.
Lou Ferrigno is 1973's Mr. Universe, co-star of the classic documentary Pumping Iron, the original Incredible Hulk and has played in countless movies and television shows. Lou Ferrigno is co-founder of the Ferrigno Legacy with his son, Lou Ferrigno Jr. and Tahoe Show promoter, Chris Minnes.
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is the world's leading nonprofit health agency dedicated to saving and improving the lives of anyone with muscle disease, including muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neuromuscular diseases. It does so by funding worldwide research to find treatments and cures; by providing comprehensive health care services and support to MDA families nationwide; and by rallying communities to fight back through advocacy, fundraising and local engagement. Visit mda.org and follow us at facebook.com/MDAnational
and @MDAnews
