The River & The Rock Award

MDFF offers an annual award of up to $2,500 to be used in pursuit of a dream or goal, by an individual in Indiana who displays resilience, courage and/or perseverance. 

Read about our 2024 winner here.
Read about our 2023 winner here.
Read about our 2022 winner here.
Read about our 2021 winner here

Read below for more information about the guidelines and eligibility requirements.  Please contact us for additional questions.

Award Criteria:

To be eligible, you must:

  • Be diagnosed with a form of muscular dystrophy or neuromuscular disease (see applicable diseases on the MDA website)

  • Reside in the state of Indiana

  • Enroll with MDFF
  • Have shown resilience, courage and/or perseverance in your life

  • Submit the form to the right (during open application) and provide our Board of Directors with an intended purpose for the award, in pursuit of a dream or goal

Award Timeline:

Aug 1-Oct 15: Applications Open
Nov 15: Winners Announced
Dec 15: Winners Awarded

The River & The Rock Award
Application