Thank you for supporting The Myositis Association through Fundraising Campiagns.  Donations such as yours allow us to continue expanding and improving the programs and services we offer those battling myositis.

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  • Fantasy Football for TMA

    Fundraiser: The Commish
    Goal: $5,000.00

    A group centered in Wisconsin has been playing fantasy football for the sole benefit of TMA. League members donate $50 to TMA, apart from any other prior donations, to register a team in one of the leagues. Most members of the leagues are friends or family of people with myositis, but there are now friends of friends, as well. Members are spread...

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  • IBM Warrior for #myositisawareness

    Fundraiser: Chip Galloway
    Goal: $4,316.00

    I 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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  • In memory of Ted Bennett

    Fundraiser: Maria Bennett
    Goal: $500.00

    Ted died on February 25, 2024. His widow, Maria requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to The Myositis Association in his memory. Ted suffered from a rare muscle disease called Inclusion Body Myositis. ...

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  • Unbreakable

    Fundraiser: Unbreakable
    Goal: $500.00

    I was diagnosed with Dermatomyositis in October, and I’d really like to help out. I have a bunch of great friends and a great support system through my family. I would like to start a walk with in South Shore, MA. ...

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  • Zev’s Mitzvah Project

    Fundraiser: Zev Karotkin
    Goal: $2,000.00

    For my mitzvah project I have chosen to raise money for inclusion body myositis. Inclusion body myositis (IBM) is a disease that causes progressive muscle weakness and unfortunately has no treatment or cure. It weakens your muscles to the point where you might not be able to walk or even swallow. This is very important to me because my grandfath...

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  • Gilbert & Sullivan “Songs I Should Remember”

    Fundraiser: Jon Palmason
    Goal: $5,000.00

    I was diagnosed ten years ago with inclusion body myositis and I wish to take advantage of my connection with the Seattle Gilbert & Sullivan Society by presenting a musical offering alongside my fellow singers as a way to raise funds for Myositic research. ...

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  • Tony Nestico Memorial 5K

    Fundraiser: The Anthony J. Nestico Foundation for Myositis
    Goal: $10,000.00

    Tony Nestico was diagnosed with Polymyositis in March, 2015. During the course of his treatment journey, he encountered countless setbacks and complications which exacerbated his already difficult diagnosis. While Tony gave the fight everything he had, it was too much to overcome and he passed away on November 22, 2018 at the age of 55. TonyR...

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  • Crossing the Cooper for Christ #myositisawareness

    Fundraiser: Chip Galloway
    Goal: $4,316.00

    I am a 1991 Graduate of The Citadel in Charleston South Carolina. I was diagnosed with Inclusion Body Myositis in January 2020. Conquering the Ravenel Bridge over the Cooper River in Charleston with a 5.6% degree grade at it’s steepest, would be a great accomplishment and great way to bring awareness to Myositis. My prayer is to bring as m...

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