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Gresham and Troutdale Leaders are Doing Time In the Gresham/Troutdale 2012 Lock-Up They say doing time changes you. That couldn’t be more true when business and community leaders agree to be part of the MDA Lock-Up! By agreeing to do time, these leaders from all around the  Gresham and Troutdale area go behind bars as they raise bail money to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The MDA Lock-Up is a community event that is a unique and fun way to help local children and adults who live with muscle disease. By being an MDA Jailbird, you’ll ask your family, friends and business […]

Last week, the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce (GVCC) hosted “Evening d’Elegance” to install new and returning board members and to recognize local business leaders.        

MDA Lock-Up  Vancouver Washington  At Joe’s Crab Shack 8-28-2012 The Lock-Up is the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s premier fundraising program. These high-profile events occur all across the country at various times throughout the year. Business and community leaders agree to be “put behind bars for good,” where they utilize use their vendors, co-workers, family and friends to get donations that will go toward their “bail.” Each Jailbird has weeks to raise their donations. That way, on the day of the Lock-Up event, they can enjoy the Lock-Up experience by networking with other business leaders and meeting with the individuals and families […]