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
$19,768.00
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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
- Sean MacKenzie 2 weeks ago $106.00
- Jen & TJ Grossi Go Yogi!!! 3 weeks ago $106.00
- Liz Fries Go Mark Go! We are sending lots of good vibes your way:) So glad Sam shared this with us, we are so happy to support! Fun to see the girls on Bella's wall!!! Can't wait to see you in our hood again, Bella! - Liz, Chris and Poppy 3 weeks ago $265.00
- Nancy Sorlie 4 weeks ago
- Anonymous 5 weeks ago $50.00
- Scanlon Scanlon 5 weeks ago
- Chris Agrawal Last month $500.00
- Shawnessy Negrotto Thanks for running for our kiddos!!! You’re a champ! -The Negrottos -we are cheering you on!!! Last month $106.00
- Ashley Stewart Last month $53.00
- Laura Heinz Last month $212.00
- Anonymous Last month $106.00
- Alexa Meenan Last month $106.00
- Peter Horan Get it done, Mark Last month $106.00
- Atul Dhingra Last month $250.00
- Matthew reeves Last month $300.00
- Rumna Mishra Last month $106.00
- Rupert Cook Good luck Mark - what an incredible thing to do! Last month $106.00
- Ionut Colcear Last month $53.00
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- Jessie Birkhofer Last month $100.00
- Anonymous Last month $2,000.00
- Trevor Beare Last month $1,060.00
- Chris Agrawal Last month $500.00
- Shannan Engel Last month $500.00
- Chung Ip Last month $500.00
- Matthew reeves Last month $300.00
- Liz Fries Go Mark Go! We are sending lots of good vibes your way:) So glad Sam shared this with us, we are so happy to support! Fun to see the girls on Bella's wall!!! Can't wait to see you in our hood again, Bella! - Liz, Chris and Poppy 3 weeks ago $265.00
- Samantha Zupan Last month $265.00
- Sean MacKenzie Last month $265.00
- Cindy Tuscano Love this and all the best to your family!❤️ Last month $265.00
- Anonymous Last month $265.00
- Kyle Gagner Last month $265.00
- Atul Dhingra Last month $250.00
- Michael & Brynne McLeish Run Mark run! Praying for a cure Last month $250.00
- Laura Heinz Last month $212.00
- Bentley Family Last month $212.00
- The Bishops Go Yogi!!! You are an incredible human with an incredible family Last month $212.00
- Cynthia Growden Last month $212.00
- Sean MacKenzie 2 weeks ago $106.00
- Jen & TJ Grossi Go Yogi!!! 3 weeks ago $106.00