Community and business leaders recently were jailed for their support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Happy to wear the black-and-white stripes, MDA supporters were taking part in the annual lockup Oct. 5 at Carmel Kitchen and Wine Bar, Allentown, to raise funds for children and adults served by the MDA in the Valley.

“This is the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s 20th annual Allentown lockup for the fight against muscle disease,” said Alyssa Mosser, fundraising coordinator for MDA.

Business leaders agree to be “locked up” while they raise money to meet their “bail” goals.

According to Mosser, MDA was attempting to raise close to $30,000 this year.

Some of the services provided by the MDA include health care services, educational outreach, a summer camp for children with muscular dystrophy, and research to find treatments and cures.

“It is a really exciting time for MDA’s families with the recent approval of a treatment which prolongs the lives of children living with Duchene muscular dystrophy,” Mosser said.

The lockup involves help from community businesses and sponsors, which this year included Carmel Kitchen and Wine Bar, radio station B104, Michael’s Classic Limousine, A&A Limousine Service and DJ Jimbo Entertainment.

“We want to thank the business leaders in the greater Allentown area who participated and helped raise funds to aid our amazing families,” Mosser said.