I'm raising money for Cure CMD!

Y'all.
I'm beyond excited to be raising funds and awareness for Cure CMD, their 2026 Giving Campaign, and representing them at this year's New York City Marathon. I'm doing this with Randy Gene, Waylon, Andrew and Chelsea Michael close to my heart. Their entire family is a dream of human beings. Randy Gene and Waylon - both with CMD - are hilarious little boys. The love that Andrew and Chelsea have for their family and the love and warmth they show to their friends... those virtues are difficult to come by. 
We've trauma bonded over delivering micro-preemies (they one-upped us by delivering in Athens, Greece). My heart and life shook when I heard about Andrew Michael being struck by a car while out on a run.

Being a truly kind, loving, hilarious person doesn't guarantee you a "fair" set of cards in life. Just writing that out makes my heart heavy. It honestly makes me sad. It makes me angry. Frustrated. Lots of feels.

So, what can I do? How can I make an impact?
- By raising awareness for CMD. There are no current FDA approved treatments for CMD. Let's put some backing behind this and fund support for research and ultimately a cure! What a dream it would be for young ones and their families if we had a way to defeat CMD.
- By honoring the Michael family. I'm absolutely sure Andrew would've jumped at the chance to represent Cure CMD and run the NYCC Marathon. My race bib - it's for Andrew, for Chelsea, for their sweet kiddos Randy Gene and Waylon.

Here's where I need your help:

  • Donate: Contribute whatever you can. No amount is too small!
    • PRO TIP: Please verify if your employer matches donations made. This is a great way to extend your contribution and could essentially double the impact of your contribution!
  • Spread the Word: Share my fundraising page with your friends, family, and social networks. Let’s spread awareness so we can raise more!

Thank you. Thank you! Thank you for your contribution. While the base goal says $3,000, wouldn't it be rad if we hit $5000? $10,000?!?!

$5,423.60

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$10,000.00

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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. 

 

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.

My Supporters

  • Jeremiah & Ashley Johnson Last month $53.00
  • Trinity Freihaut Last month $53.00
  • Jeremy Fuerst Last month $100.00
  • Billy DeMars Last month $106.00
  • Mindy Miklas Last month $26.50
  • Clayton Griffith Last month $21.20
  • Tray Alley Last month $318.00
  • Gordie Powell Last month $21.20
  • Emily Isbell Pumped for you to run in the NYC Marathon! And all the love to the Michael fam ❤️ Last month $50.00
  • Linda Breads Last month $21.20
  • Sharon Albright Last month $106.00
  • Pam and Rick Shibko Last month
  • Kirk Alexander Last month $100.00
  • Carla Sullivan Last month $53.00
  • Laurie DeRosa Last month $50.00
  • Janine Holofcener Best wishes, good luck from friend of the Michaels family  Last month $53.00
  • Anne von Hillebrandt For Andrew.  Go David! Last month $53.00
  • Jacqueline Staley From Donna and Randy’s neighbors Last month
  • Cheryl and Winston Lee Last month $50.00
  • BETTY MEISBURG Last month $53.00
  • Heather Tolley-Bauer Thank you for running for the boys!  June 2026 $530.00
  • Tray Alley Last month $318.00
  • Billy DeMars Last month $106.00
  • Sharon Albright Last month $106.00
  • Barbara Sako Last month $106.00
  • Colleen Fincham Last month $106.00
  • Lynne Loudy Last month $106.00
  • Joe Berish Last month $106.00
  • Tracy Guilbault Thank you for taking the baton from Andrew and running in honor of his boys!  God bless you and this fund-raiser. Last month $106.00
  • Anonymous Last month $106.00
  • Scott and Emilie Long Long June 2026 $106.00
  • Jaime Geraci Fuller June 2026 $106.00
  • Ken and Susan Giardina Thank you for supporting the Michaels boys. You are their hero. Kenny and Susan June 2026 $106.00
  • Emily Phelps You're a good human!  June 2026 $106.00
  • Anonymous June 2026 $106.00
  • Margaret Mcgourn May 2026 $106.00
  • Tray Alley Love ya buddy! Great cause!  May 2026 $106.00
  • Jeremy Fuerst Last month $100.00
  • Kirk Alexander Last month $100.00
  • Aleia Daniel June 2026 $100.00