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Running for a Cure
Page Creator: Chyllia Dixon
Event: Marine Corps 10K Run - Cure JM
Event Starts: Oct 28th 2007
Team Name: Up and Running
Training buddies: Sabrina Vasquez
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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: $1,000
So far we have raised: $1,250.00
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Our personal message:

I was diagnosed with Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM) in 1991, when I was just 10 years old. I'm now 27 and have been back on medication for the past 3 years. I've been able to participate in the Rituxan/Rituximab study and had wonderful results. Donations like yours will help us find more effective treatments and maybe even one day, a cure.

Most doctors will never see a case of JDM/JM in their practice so it often goes misdiagnosed for months and can lead to serious and life threatening complications. The best predictor of outcome is early and aggressive treatment. Events like the Marine Corps Marathon help us spread the word about what JM is. If we can educate medical professionals and parents, treatment can be started earlier and children can begin to recover.

When I was asked to participate in the Marine Corps 10K, I was filled with equal parts of excitement, motivation and fear. Anyone who has had JM or another form of myositis will understand how easy it is to remain sedentary. For me, doing anything that caused my muscles to ache, tremble or burn was a reminder of being sick. With the help of a few great friends and a couple wonderful doctors (thanks Dr L), I was able to start training and move beyond the fear. I still have my ups and downs but the thing that keeps me going is the support and motivation from other JM families.

The race is over but it's not too late to donate so dig deep and support a cause that is very close to my heart!

If you would like to learn more about JM, please visit www.CureJM.com.

Chyllia


Online Sponsors to date:
Display name Date Amount  Comment
Teri Connelly-Myositis support group member 10/18/2007 $50.00 Good luck! What a great task to take on!  
Sarah Cutler 10/1/2007 $100.00 Thank you for running for a cure!  
DeLano And Tracy 9/24/2007 $100.00 Daddio got the hint-good luck. Call when you get to the finish line 
Harriet Bollar 9/23/2007 $250.00 Hi Chyllia! You are AWESOME and I am so proud of you.  
Aunt Ramona 9/7/2007 $50.00 FOR MY FAVORITE RED HEAD NIECE 
Sue Phillips 8/31/2007 $100.00 Good for you Chyllia!! God Bless 
Gregory 8/28/2007 $10.00 hope this helps!! 
Piperlyne 8/23/2007 $25.00 You are amazing!! 
Lisa Dalton 8/6/2007 $50.00 Hey Chyllia - You Go Girl! 
Rob and Gina 7/21/2007 $25.00 GOOD LUCK!! 
Trent, Tina, Tyler & Traycen KITE 7/7/2007 $25.00 Chyllia - Go girl, you can do it! TRK 
Grandma Kite 7/7/2007 $25.00 I'm really proud of you - Good Luck! 
Aunt Nat 7/7/2007 $25.00 A great event for a great cause. Good luck! 
Jana 6/29/2007 $25.00 You go GIRL! 
Jeanie 6/29/2007 $25.00 In tribute to Marge and Rufus, Good luck to you! 
Gene 6/23/2007 $100.00  
Granny Julene 6/23/2007 $25.00 Chyllia I am so Proud of You and Love U with all my Heart. 
Doris 6/21/2007 $20.00  
Claire 6/20/2007 $25.00 Best of luck in your training and help finding a cure for JM... Way to go Girl! 
Chyllia's mom 6/17/2007 $100.00 I'm proud of you, Chyllia!!! Go girl!!! 
Suzette 6/17/2007 $20.00  
bobby alexander 6/14/2007 $50.00  
Total raised online: $1,225.00
Amount raised offline: $25.00
Grand Total: $1,250.00
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