I’m Running the NYC Marathon for Bella and Cure CMD
Hi everyone,
I’m Mark Beare, and I’m running the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon to raise awareness and funds for Cure CMD, an organization that has meant so much to my family since my daughter Bella was diagnosed with congenital muscular dystrophy.
Ten years ago, when Bella was a toddler, I completed a triathalon wearing a 25-pound weighted vest to honor her and help others understand a small part of the challenges she faces every day. This year, I’m putting that vest back on for the NYC Marathon.
Bella is now an amazing 11-year-old who loves dance, choir, Girl Scouts, baseball, her friends, and her family. She faces life with incredible determination, joy, and resilience, and she inspires me every day.
Cure CMD has given our family community, support, and hope. As a Cure CMD board member, I’m proud to help advance research, connect families, and improve care for people living with CMD.
Thank you for supporting my marathon journey and this cause that means so much to our family. Every donation, share, and word of encouragement makes a difference.
- Mark
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Weighted Vest
My weighted vest to commemorate Bella's weight at diagnosis (25lbs) and raise awareness of CMD.
Many Ways To Support
- 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.
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.
My Supporters
- Rob Sunris Thanks for running, Mark!!! Last month $53.00
- Anonymous Last month $26.50
- Rob Sunris Thanks for running, Mark!!! Last month $53.00
- Anonymous Last month $26.50