Samrudth Goporagu
Founder
Leads the vision for BGMDA and helps organize the group’s awareness and outreach efforts.
Local nonprofit awareness organization
Raising awareness for BGMDA.
BGMDA is a local nonprofit started by students in Buffalo Grove. Our goal is to raise awareness for muscular dystrophy and support students affected by it through education, outreach, and community action.
Our mission
We are working to build a more informed and supportive community for students and families affected by muscular dystrophy.
Through student-led events, awareness campaigns, and educational outreach, BGMDA helps people understand what muscular dystrophy is and why support matters.
What we focus on
Awareness
Education
Student support
Community outreach
Volunteering
Fundraising
Meet our team
BGMDA is led by students who want to make a difference in their local community.
Pratyush Kumar
Co-Founder
Supports BGMDA’s growth, outreach planning, and student-led awareness work.
Wesely Deheck
Director of Operations
Helps coordinate operations, planning, and communication for BGMDA activities.
Learn about BGMDA
BGMDA stands for Buffalo Grove Muscular Dystrophy Awareness. Our organization focuses on helping more people understand muscular dystrophy and how it can affect students, families, and communities.
What is muscular dystrophy?
Muscular dystrophy refers to a group of conditions that cause muscles to become weaker over time. It can affect movement, independence, and daily life.
Why awareness matters
Awareness helps students and community members become more understanding, supportive, and informed about the challenges people affected by muscular dystrophy may face.
How BGMDA helps
BGMDA works to spread information, support students, organize outreach, and encourage community involvement.
Take action
Join our email list to hear about future BGMDA meetings, volunteer opportunities, awareness events, and ways to help.
Ways to get involved
You can support BGMDA by joining our email list, attending events, helping with outreach, volunteering, or sharing our mission with others.
We are looking for students and community members who care about awareness, service, and helping others.