Weighted Vest
My weighted vest to commemorate Bella's weight at diagnosis (25lbs) and raise awareness of CMD
$27,761.50
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$25,000.00
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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
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!
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Giving through a donor-advised fund?
Have a donor-advised fund, or DAF? You can recommend a grant to Cure CMD through Fidelity Charitable, DAFgiving360 (formerly Schwab Charitable), or BNY Mellon using the link below.
To give through your DAF:
- Click the DAF Direct link below.
- Choose Fidelity Charitable, DAFgiving360, or BNY Mellon.
- Enter your grant amount.
- If you are supporting a specific Cure CMD fundraiser, enter the family, individual, or team name in the Designation, Purpose, or Comments field.
- Submit your grant recommendation through your DAF provider.
Supporting a specific fundraiser? Please include the family, individual, or team name with your grant recommendation so Cure CMD can connect your gift to the appropriate fundraising page.
DAF gifts may not appear on the fundraising page right away. Once Cure CMD receives confirmation of your gift, we will connect it to the intended fundraiser as soon as possible. Thank you for your support and patience.
Have a DAF with another provider? You can still recommend a grant directly to Cure CMD through your DAF provider.
Cure CMD’s EIN is 26-2640975
My Supporters
- Lori Salerno 3 days ago $106.00
- Rodney Cahill Good Onya Dad! 1 week ago $265.00
- Leanne Tedesco 2 weeks ago
- Alexa and Ryan Scholz 2 weeks ago
- Cassie Devellis You’ve got this Yogi! We’re all cheering you on from Melbourne! Big love to you and the family, love DDV, Cass, Cruz & Jett xxx 2 weeks ago $106.00
- Sean MacKenzie 2 weeks ago $106.00
- Eric Siebert 3 weeks ago $106.00
- Jonathan Palmer 3 weeks ago $500.00
- Ryan and Lauren Kelling 3 weeks ago
- Matt Hiranaka Go Mark! 3 weeks ago
- nicole sanderson Go Mark!!! We love you Bella! 3 weeks ago $250.00
- Rebecca Richardson 3 weeks ago
- Katie & Brent Post Keep running Mark! We love you all and are cheering you on as you run for Bella. ❤️ 3 weeks ago $106.00
- Karen & Dan Berg/Shannon 3 weeks ago $106.00
- Mark and Meli Wellington 3 weeks ago
- Ashley Urbansky 3 weeks ago
- Anonymous 3 weeks ago $53.00
- Parks Family 3 weeks ago $1,060.00
- Kara Linse Buckley 3 weeks ago
- Clare and Andy Hewes 3 weeks ago $106.00
- Anonymous July 2026 $2,000.00
- Parks Family 3 weeks ago $1,060.00
- Trevor Beare July 2026 $1,060.00
- Jonathan Palmer 3 weeks ago $500.00
- Chris Agrawal July 2026 $500.00
- Shannan Engel June 2026 $500.00
- Chung Ip June 2026 $500.00
- Matthew reeves July 2026 $300.00
- Rodney Cahill Good Onya Dad! 1 week ago $265.00
- Laura & Bill Klieves 3 weeks ago $265.00
- 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 July 2026 $265.00
- Samantha Zupan July 2026 $265.00
- Sean MacKenzie July 2026 $265.00
- Cindy Tuscano Love this and all the best to your family!❤️ July 2026 $265.00
- Anonymous June 2026 $265.00
- Kyle Gagner June 2026 $265.00
- nicole sanderson Go Mark!!! We love you Bella! 3 weeks ago $250.00
- Atul Dhingra July 2026 $250.00
- Michael & Brynne McLeish Run Mark run! Praying for a cure July 2026 $250.00
- Laura Heinz July 2026 $212.00