Coast to the Cure 2026 ○ Team Elsa
Swami Venkatesan
Why I Ride
I’m taking on Coast to the Cure as a proud member of Team Elsa.
Elsa is more than the inspiration behind our team’s name—she is an NF survivor whose courage and resilience will motivate me through every mile of this ride.
Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow along nerves and can affect people in complex and unpredictable ways. Although my own experience living with sarcoidosis is very different, it has given me a personal appreciation for the uncertainty, ongoing monitoring, and strength that can come with facing a complex medical condition.
Every donation supports NF Northeast’s vital work—providing direct assistance to individuals and families, strengthening advocacy, raising awareness, and advancing research toward better treatments and, ultimately, a cure.
When you donate, you’re not simply supporting my ride. You’re standing with Elsa and the entire NF community. Together, we can turn every mile into momentum and bring hope to families affected by NF.
Thank you for supporting me, Team Elsa, and this important cause.
$430.00
achieved
$350.00
goal
of your goal reached
My Supporters
- Alok Garg 2 weeks ago
- Jayadarshan Thomas Good luck Swami, such a worthy cause! 2 weeks ago $20.00
- Manjari Sethumadhavan 2 weeks ago $20.00
- Subbu Venkatraman 2 weeks ago $20.00
- Anirudh Krishnakumar Keep going swami!! 2 weeks ago $20.00
- Felix Francis 2 weeks ago $125.00
- Santosh Phatarpekar 2 weeks ago $50.00
- Swaminathan Venkatesan First Donation July 2026 $50.00
- Saibal Samanta Happy to support a great cause 2 weeks ago $30.00
- Pritam Kumar 2 weeks ago $30.00
My Teammates
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Elsa Lawrence Team Captain $10,300.00
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Tom Lawrence $1,500.00
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Patricia Grasso $1,175.00
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Nancy Olt $850.00
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Susan Sabin $550.00
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Barbara Jacobs $450.00
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Ted Nyder $450.00
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Judi Burten $450.00
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Kevin Soll $450.00
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Swami Venkatesan $430.00
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Dinesh Malav $430.00
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Marie Keutmann $350.00
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Annemarie Altman $350.00
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Don Mannes $350.00
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Nina Siegel $350.00