Events this May!
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A Birthday Years in the Making
Fundraiser: Alicia Polak
Goal: $2,200.00I’m raising $2,200 in honor of my birthday on April 22nd for The Myositis Association (TMA), the organization working hardest to find treatments and a cure for myositis — a group of rare, devastating autoimmune diseases that attack the muscles. This cause is deeply personal to me. ...
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Jumpin’ Joe’s Myositis Marathon (In-person & Virtual Disc Golf Fundraiser)
Fundraiser: “Jumpin'” Joe Feidt
Goal: $5,000.00Save the Date! Join us in supporting a true legend of the disc golf world — “Jumpin’” Joe Feidt — as he leads a fundraiser for The Myositis Association (TMA) on May 9 in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. Whether you join in person or support virtually through Joe’s fundraising campaign, your contribution makes a real difference.
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VRob’s “First Pitch” for Myositis Awareness
Fundraiser: Vance Robinson
Goal: $5,000.002026 is the tenth season of VRob’s Myositis First Pitch raising awareness campaign with TMA! In 2026, my goal is $5,000 raised for myositis awareness. These are big and bold numbers that reflect the 31 days of May, Myositis Awareness Month! ...
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Más Miles for Myositis
Fundraiser: Anna-Riley Settle
Goal: $200.00In October of 2023, I found myself diagnosed with dermatomyositis. After months of being poked and prodded and told “nothing is wrong,” I finally had found a team of doctors who listened and fought aggressively to get me back to where I was. 2 years later, I have ran two half marathons, countless 5Ks, and a handful of 10Ks. I ...
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IBM WARRIOR! #myositisawareness
Fundraiser: Chip Galloway
Goal: $4,316.00I am a 1991 Graduate of The Citadel in Charleston South Carolina. I was diagnosed with Inclusion Body Myositis in January 2020. My hope is to help raise funds to find a CURE in my lifetime. Myositis is a cure worth fighting for! There are many ways to bring awareness to Myositis. My prayer is to bring as much awareness as possible to help make t...
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Gardens That Give Back
Fundraiser: Nita Sharma
Goal: $1,000.00Myositis has changed my life in ways I never expected—it’s a rare and often misunderstood disease that affects the muscles and can make even simple daily tasks a challenge. Yet through the support of The Myositis Association, I’ve found information, community, and hope. This organization funds vital research, connects patients and families...
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In memory of Dr. William J. Raum
Fundraiser: The Raum Family
Goal: $1,000.00William J. Raum, M.D., Ph.D. (Bill) was loved and respected by his family and community. He was diagnosed with Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) in 2017. IBM is a rare degenerative muscle disease that causes increasing muscle weakness over time. Bill passed away in June 2025 of other causes, but he spent the final years of his life fighting to maint...
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Magnificent Miles for Myositis
Fundraiser: Lauren Logeman
Goal: $1,000.00I will be running the Chicago Marathon on 10/12/25. This marathon I will run in honor of a dear co-worker and friend, Brian Hoban. I started working with Brian in 2016. He warmly welcomed me into my new role and became a mentor, friend and role model. We also shared a love for running, particularly marathons. Brian has run 13 marathons wit...
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