Fire Fighter Runs 30 Miles Between Stations to Raise Funds for MDA
Dan Kelleher, an IAFF fire fighter went above & beyond (literally 30 miles beyond) to raise funds for MDA Team Momentum.
Tag: Team Momentum
“Such a Small World”: Top Team Momentum Fundraising Team Fueled by Lifelong Friends
“My husband and I always tell people this because it is the truth: Henry is our hero,” says Stephanie Betts, an Team Momentum runner and proud mother of son Henry who lives with congenital muscular dystrophy. “He is incredibly strong. Our quote on the back of our Henry’s Heroes shirts states, ‘True strength is in the soul and spirit, not in muscles.’ He is an amazing kid who has the best attitude that just draws people in. We are so incredibly lucky to be his parents.”
“The Most Inspiring Thing I’ve Ever Been a Part Of”: Top Fundraiser and Father of Son with Nemaline Myopathy on His Journey with Team Momentum
“My time with Team Momentum — I love it. It’s an all-year event for me,” Pat says. “The people you meet, the families you meet, the staff at the MDA — it’s all incredible. It’s the most inspiring thing I’ve ever been a part of. I explained to my wife after the first time I ran the Chicago Marathon that I feel like I have this cup of good feelings in my life, and that weekend, it overflows.”
Mason’s Movers set to take on Marine Corps Marathon
Alicia Miro, whose son lives with MD, shares why she runs the Marine Corps Marathon with MDA Team Momentum and why you should too.
For the Love of Devin: Josh Argall Races to Find a Cure for His Son — and All MDA Families
This Father’s Day, we’re recognizing an extraordinary MDA dad. Josh Argall was initially devastated by his son Devin’s DMD diagnosis, but once the shock wore off, he resolved to do everything he could for his son and all MDA families. “I can’t discover the new medicine, I can’t provide healthcare, but I can contribute to the mission in my own way, so that’s what I decided to do…There isn’t anything I wouldn’t do for MDA. Knowing how these parents feel and these children feel, that’s what keeps me going.”
Siblings Run 10K Together with Help from Team Momentum
Siblings Hugo and Maria Trevino participated in the Chicago Spring Half Marathon and 10K with MDA Team Momentum.
From Summer Camp to Chicago Marathon, Robb Valentyn Goes All in for MDA
From MDA Summer Camp to MDA Team Momentum, Robb Valentyn has been volunteering with MDA for ten plus years and doesn’t plan to stop anytime soon.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman runs with Team Momentum for his family and all MDA families
Air Force Senior Airman Mike Hall, 20th Aerospace Medicine Squadron flight and operation medical technician conquered the 2017 Boston Marathon with Team Momentum, running for his sister Danielle, in memory of his brother DJ and for all families impacted by neuromuscular diseases.
Devoted Father Raises More Than $50,000 for Team Momentum
Matt wants a bright future for his son. That’s why he started the team Archer’s Way and ran with Team Momentum in the United Airlines NYC Half-Marathon in March. His efforts brought in $55,000 and counting for research that will help find treatments and cures for DMD.
5 Reasons You Should Join Team Momentum
MDA Team Momentum is recruiting participants! If you’re on the fence about running, check out what motivates these five Team Momentum athletes.
