I'm participating in our peer-to-peer fundraiser to raise funds for the United MSD Foundation (UMSDF). Every single day as the Executive Director, I have the profound privilege of seeing the direct impact of the work we do. I get to speak with our incredible families, witness their resilience, and work alongside the world-class researchers who are turning hope into reality.
Funds raised here will fuel UMSDF’s vital operations as we pave the way for our families to access our first-ever clinical trials for life-changing treatments. Your donation is the force that builds, accelerates, and sustains the infrastructure that makes these trials possible.
To fuel this mission leading up to MSD World Day on July 30th, I am launching an "Adopt a Day" calendar challenge! My goal is to find someone to "adopt" every single day of July. You simply donate the dollar amount of the date you choose—for example, July 5th is $5, July 20th is $20, and July 31st is $31!
This work is deeply important to me because I see firsthand what is at stake. Every day in my role, I am reminded that for children with Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency, time is our most precious commodity. I see how desperately our families need these clinical trials, and I also see how incredibly close we are to making them a reality. Leading this foundation isn't just a job for me; it is a daily commitment to ensuring no family has to face this diagnosis without hope.
By filling up my July calendar, we will raise exactly $496 toward life-saving research, culminating in our global day of awareness on July 30th. A donation of any amount—whether you claim July 1st for $1 or the eve of MSD World Day for $29—makes a massive difference and directly supports the infrastructure we build every day.
You can donate directly and claim your day here on my fundraising page!
Right now, the MSD community is reaching an extraordinary moment of clinical trials. Your donation is the force that builds, accelerates, and sustains the infrastructure that makes these trials possible for our families.
Life-changing treatments are now within reach, bringing new possibilities and renewed hope to children and families around the world. This progress is truly Built on Hope. Bound for Breakthroughs. Together, we can build the future MSD families have been waiting for.