Article copied from the Asbury Park Press (APP.com)
Villapiano helps dystrophy charity
JULY 28, 2009
"RUMSON: Football great and borough resident Phil Villapiano was re-elected as a national vice president with the Muscular Dystrophy Association at the association's annual meeting in Los Angeles on July 10.
Villapiano was re-elected to a one-year term. MDA vice presidents provide counsel in their areas of expertise to support the association's research and services programs.
Villapiano played professional football as a linebacker for both the Buffalo Bills and Oakland Raiders. He played in four Pro Bowls and Super Bowl XI. He now is vice president of national accounts for Independent Container Lines in Rumson.
MDA is working to defeat more than 40 forms of muscular dystrophy and other neuromuscular diseases through research, comprehensive services, advocacy and public health education. MDA maintains 220 clinics nationwide, including at The Rehabilitation Hospital of Tinton Falls at HealthSouth.
The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon will be broadcast Sept. 6-7, originating from the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa in Las Vegas. It can be seen on WWOR-TV, Channel 9, in the Shore area."