TUCSON, AZ – Western Refining announced earlier this week that along with its more than 224 convenience stores, it has raised $351,824 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. 

Western Refining’s “Make a Muscle, Make a Difference” mobile campaign is in its second year, and its efforts have helped individuals and families living with muscular dystrophy by providing funds for clinical care, support services and MDA summer camp opportunities. Funds also help support the association’s worldwide research program and its national network of 200 medical clinics.

The program ran from late April through May 28 and surpassed its first year fundraising efforts of $249,000. 

"Once again, our customers and employees have stepped up to the challenge of helping the communities we serve. The $351,000 raised to help support those affected by muscle disease is a testament to their commitment to excellence," said Western Refining Vice President - Retail R.C. Sprouse. "I am extremely impressed by their combined fundraising efforts, and honored to have the opportunity to help children and families served by MDA."

MDA’s mobile program included selling $1 and $5 “Make a Muscle, Make a Difference” mobiles in stores.

"For two consecutive years, Western Refining has done an exceptional job in the sale of ‘Make a Muscle’ mobiles for MDA,” said MDA Executive Vice President and Chief Business Development Officer Kevin Moran. “MDA families throughout the Southwest will benefit greatly from valuable services and important research because of the generosity of Western Refining retailers and their customers.”