Letter Carriers Host Fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy

Branch 10 of the National Association of Letter Carriers partnered with Gate 36 Eatery to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Philanthropy

Letter Carriers Host Fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy

Branch 10 of the National Association of Letter Carriers held a dinner fundraiser at Gate 36 Eatery on November 1, with proceeds going to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The event was held in partnership with Gate 36 Eatery at Billard Airport.

Why it matters

The National Association of Letter Carriers is one of the largest donors to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and local branch events like this one contribute to that support. For Topeka residents, the dinner offers a way to support a national health charity through a local event.

Twenty percent of proceeds from the meal go to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, with the silent auction and 50-50 raffle also directing proceeds to the charity. The total amount raised across these activities has not been reported.

The players

National Association of Letter Carriers

A national labor union representing United States Postal Service letter carriers, which is one of the largest donors to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Muscular Dystrophy Association

A national health charity that funds research and provides services for people living with neuromuscular diseases.

The details

Gate 36 Eatery partnered with Branch 10 to host the dinner, and a silent auction and a 50-50 raffle were held alongside it. All three activities direct proceeds to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

November 1, 2026: Branch 10 held the dinner fundraiser at Gate 36 Eatery.

Philanthropy Context

The National Association of Letter Carriers has long been among the largest donors to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and this branch dinner extends that national relationship into a local Topeka event. Local union fundraisers like this one add to the donor base the Muscular Dystrophy Association relies on across the country.

Topeka residents who want to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association can look for similar union and community fundraisers in the area. Attending or donating to events like this one directly funds the charity's work.

The takeaway

Local fundraisers like this one show how a single community dinner can direct funds to a national charity. Readers interested in giving can check with local union branches for upcoming events.