Amy Maier's Fundraising Page
Page Creator: Amy Maier
Event: The 13th Annual Chicago Half Marathon
Event Starts: Sep 13, 2009
Training buddies: Matthew Maier
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About our nonprofit:
Cure JM Foundation
Juvenile Myositis (JM) is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own cells and tissues. For many children with JM, it's a challenge to simply stand up or sit down. This rare...
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Fundraising target: $15,000
So far we have raised: $7,494.00
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Greetings everyone,

Welcome to my website! I hope you were able to view the slide show describing my journey over the last 15 years with Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Composing those details was humbling and knowing I was going to expose all of you to my battle made me feel vulnerable and blessed all at once. It further enhanced my commitment and strong desire to find support for Cure JM and be part of the team who will help find a cure. 
As you consider making a donation, here are a few insights about this incredibly rare disease and the impact your donation, no matter what size, will have on thousands of amazing little kids and the team searching for a cure to save them.
Currently there are 5,000 known cases. You have a better chance of winning the lottery than contracting this disease. However, it is estimated that a third of the children will suffer most of their lives, while another third will experience temporary remissions and the other third will experience a permanent remission (no medications, no symptoms). With such a rare disease, the harsh reality is there are cases that are identified after it is too late.
Over the last 15 years, I have encountered numerous medical physicians for a variety of reasons; most of them knew nothing of the disease and looked at me in disbelief. Accurate diagnosis in the early stages of onset is critical to survival. We need to educate more doctors, continue with the research, and support the experts who are making progress towards discovering the cure. 
Your generosity will go directly to the Cure JM Foundation; created by a group of fabulous parents dedicated to raising funds for medical professionals to find a cure, while also providing support and information for families suffering from this disease.
Over the past 3 years, Cure JM was able to grant my doctor, Dr. Lauren Pachman, $1 million to create the Center of Excellence for JM Research at Children’s Memorial Hospital of Chicago. Significant advances were made with this grant, which we need to renew and keep the research going.
Dr. Pachman is the leading expert on this disease and the woman who saved my life. Please help me support her and her team to continue their diligent work towards finding a cure for all of the little ones who are sick and who will become sick in the future.

Thank you for your thoughtful consideration!


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Samir & Anu Shah Congratulations Any - what a great cause 
Karen Wargo Great job!!  
Carey Tischler Congrats! 
Richard Blakeley Great Job!! 
Dave Hall Hope your run went great!! 
Chris and Katie Sullivan Amy and Matt, good luck on the run. 
Mike Rom Good decision Sunday? 
Wendy Zakarias You fought hard - now run hard! :) I'll be thinking of you both on Sunday! 
Yuko Nogi Good luck Amy! 
Aditya Bhashyam Best of luck Amy!! 
Pat Oaklief Will be rooting for you and the entire effort! 
Adam and Ally Best wishes 
Colette Donegan Good luck guys- rooting you on every step of the way! xoxo! 
Todd Yost Good luck 
Kim Vender Moffat So proud of you! 
Suzanna Borst  
Roberto Uchoa best of luck 
Anonymous  
Justin Webb Run Fast!!! 
Dave Magee  
Jen Meyer Good luck Amy!! 
TJ Mueller Good luck! 
Teri Telatnik Good Luck!!!!! 
Will Garrett A great thing you're doing! 
Emily James Good luck, Amy! 
Katie Sullivan  
Raj, Amy and Kayla Chudgar Good Luck! Best Wishes! 
Stephanie Whitney Good Luck Amy! 
Anonymous  
Matt and Amy Lobner Our best wishes! 
John Patience Good luck Amy!! 
Parag Desai All the best!  
Bart Welch Touching story, thank you for sharing! 
Jeremy Fogel good luck! 
Tricia Cook Good luck Amy! 
Deniz Cultu Good luck! 
Tricia Wall Go Amy!!!! 
Karen DeBolt Good luck Amy!  
Nikki Albanese Good Luck!! 
Shannon Brownell Best of luck, Amy - you're an inspiration! 
Eric Klein & Shamiran Hinawer Good job, Amy & Matt. Good luck! 
Mark and Adrienne Best of luck! 
D Wise Wish I could do more to help - Good Luck!!!!! 
Jeana TAo Go Amy and Matt! 
Steffi Hardt Good luck Amy! 
Ryan Moeller & Aimee Sinclair Good Luck and Here's to always Wishing you the Best! 
David and Amanda Rosa Good Night and Good Luck. 
JD Minotti Good luck Amy and Matt! 
Julie and Mario Adamo Good luck Amy! We wish you the best:) 
Daniel Jercha Your an inspiration for all of us! God continue to Bless you both! 
Randy Skattum Good luck! 
Vince Marin Amy & Matt, great couple with a great cause. Very proud of you both! 
Jacki Van Blarcom Best of luck!!! xoxo 
Pipster Rom Amy Rads - good luck - you can do it! 
Scott Meyers  
Anonymous Good luck Amy ! 
myles  
Erin Kopfer Go Rads! 
Sissy Bennett YGG - You Go Girl! 
Andrea and Yale Dekebox We're waving to you from our window as you train! Best of luck and enjoy!! 
Carla Esteva Best of luck on the race! Kick some butt! 
Lauren Rebagliati Best of luck!! You're an amazing survivor!!! 
Artye Sidebotham Go Amy! 
Karina Hirai Good luck, Amy!!! 
Kirsten Good luck! 
Jeff Glanz Do it! 
Tanya Lightbody Amy and Matt - inspirational - you go girl! 
Gov and Mrs Gov  
Rachel Mandelman Good luck!!  
Son Kim Thanks so much for sharing your inspirational story Amy! Cheers to you!!! 
Tom & Barbara Burken Good luck to both of you. 
Mary Turchon  
Nicole and Efren Bolisay  
Lizzie Kothari Go for it Amy Rads, you can do it! Lizzie 
Georgie & Andy Giancamilli Go, Amy!! We are so proud of you! 
Alice Kim Amy, your story is amazing! Thanks for sharing. 
Dan Carol and Jennifer We're proud of you and we love you. 
Ellen Taylor Way to go Amy!! 
Josh, Steph, Braden, Maddison Good luck 
Daniela's Facial Studio The amount of $36 is double 18, the numeric value for the Hebrew word for Life. 
Megan Chiste  
Meredith & Andrew Hwang Go Amy! Congrats on beating this for you and others! 
Anonymous Keep walkin' guys! You're helping other kids like Amy!! 
Michelle Lukes Good Luck Amy 
Edward and Alicia Maier  
Anonymous  
Mini Harris They're lucky to have you helping the cause, Amy. All the best w the race. 
Marius Ronge / The Gibb River Group All the very best, Amy! 
Maria & Matthew Alberico You are such a gift to so many we are more than happy to support, good luck! 
Delia Yaeger Good Luck, Have a great run! 
Anonymous  
Andrea & Mike Dolter We're so proud of you! 
Mom & Dad Rads We are so proud of you and hope to be there to chear you on real time this this :o) 
Nicole Grenon  
Mark Walker  
Corrie Weigt & Mike Taylor  
Phil and Terri Sullivan  
Emily Folkman Go Amy! 
Rachael Jones  
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