Burton, Michigan, July 1, 2008 – Muscular Dystrophy Patients United (MDP United), a not for profit organization that seeks to help those with Muscular Dystrophy live more independent lives, has teamed up with Pop Cap Games to offer a contest specifically for those with Muscular Dystrophy. Studies are showing that those with muscle weakness and various other disabilities are maintaining and sometimes increasing strength by playing casual computer games.
With so many individuals with Muscular Dystrophy dealing with persistent muscle weakness these games can make a major difference in the lives of individuals with one of these debilitating muscle wasting diseases. That’s why the MDP United Poetry Contest will offer products, provided courtesy of Pop Cap Games – an online leader in casual computer gaming, as a prize for those with Muscular Dystrophy who enter the contest. The goal is to provide the winners of the contest with a prize that is not only fun, but is also going to help the winner’s muscles over the long term.
Beginning on July 4, 2008 and ending on August 15, 2008, the MDP United Poetry Contest is specifically designed for those with Muscular Dystrophy who are over the age of 12. Entrants into the contest can live in any country in the world so long as their entry is in English and their computers are compatible with games that come from a manufacturer in the United States. When you enter you should list the form of Muscular Dystrophy you have and the category in which you’re entering your poem. Please only enter one poem per person.
Entry Guidelines:
-Must be at least 12 years old
-Must have one of the 40+ neuromuscular diseases covered under Muscular Dystrophy
-Entry must be in English
-Limit one poem entered per person
-Can live in any country around the world
-Must enter before August 15, 2008
-No Adult Themed Poetry (sex, drugs, etc.) is allowed
-All poems must be 100% original by the person with Muscular Dystrophy – If we find out this rule has been broken you will be disqualified
Preliminary winners for each category will be judged and chosen by August 31, 2008. You can enter your poetry into one of the following categories:
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Written by Dominick - Visit My Website
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Dominick Evans is the founder and Spokesperson for MDP United. Born with SMA Type III, Dominick has always been vocal about the rights of those with Muscular Dystrophy and disabilities in general. He attended Wright State University where he participated in Student Government and studied Theatre and Political Science. Currently, he works as a full time writer, pro blogger, and in his spare time plays wheelchair sports, spends time with his family, and composes and produces music. 
