Jumpin’ Joe’s Myositis Marathon (In-person & Virtual Disc Golf Fundraiser)

Save 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.

Who is Joe Feidt? Since 1977, Joe has been Minnesota’s first disc golf mover and shaker — the founder of major state tournaments, a driving force behind the Minnesota Frisbee Association, and the longtime editor of DiscGolfer magazine. He was inducted into the World Disc Golf Hall of Fame in 2011 and is widely known as “the Father of Disc Golf in Minnesota.”

But Joe’s story goes beyond the sport. In 2014, he was diagnosed with inclusion body myositis (IBM), a rare neuromuscular disease that causes progressive muscle weakness. Rather than step away, Joe has continued playing, advocating, and raising awareness. Now living with IBM for over a decade, he credits staying active — walking, strength training, and daily movement at whatever speed his body chooses each day— as key to maintaining his quality of life.

Why support TMA? IBM currently has no approved treatment or cure, and research funding is critical. By participating or donating through Joe’s campaign, you’re backing the organization working hardest to change that.

Play a round on May 9 — or support Joe from wherever you are. Every dollar counts and Joe plans to match dollar for dollar up to $500! 🥏

Registration opens soon!