I'm Jake Hansen, and I'm excited to be running the 2026 NYC Marathon in support of Cure CMD, an incredible organization dedicated to funding research for congenital muscular dystrophy (CMD).
I'm thrilled to be part of this team and help raise awareness for such an important cause. My good friend, Chris Torrente (who's also running for Team Cure CMD), and I are teaming up to support Cure CMD as best as we can. The NYC Marathon is always a highlight of my year, and it feels great to be running for a cause that truly matters this time around.
Here's how you can help:
Donate: Any amount helps! Every contribution brings us closer to the finish line.
Spread the Word: Share my fundraising page with your network and help spread awareness about CMD.
I'm proud to be part of this effort, and I truly appreciate your support in helping to make an impact!
Donate: Contribute whatever you can. No amount is too small!
Spread the Word: Share my fundraising page with your friends, family, and social networks. Let’s spread awareness so we can raise more! Copy runner page URL from your browser menu and paste into your preferred social channel.
Giving through a donor-advised fund?
Have a donor-advised fund, or DAF? You can recommend a grant to Cure CMD through Fidelity Charitable, Schwab/DAFgiving360, or BNY Mellon using the link below.
To give through your DAF:
1. Click the DAF Direct link below.
2. Choose Fidelity Charitable, Schwab/DAFgiving360, or BNY Mellon.
3. Enter your gift amount.
4. When prompted, add “NYC Marathon – [Runner Name]” or “Team Cure CMD” in the Designation, Purpose, or Comments field.
5. Submit the grant recommendation through your DAF provider.
Please include the runner’s name or “Team Cure CMD” when submitting your DAF grant recommendation. This helps Cure CMD connect your gift to the correct runner or campaign. DAF gifts may not appear on this fundraising page right away. Once Cure CMD receives confirmation of the gift, we will do our best to connect it to the intended runner or team.