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The Gwendolyn Strong Foundation (theGSF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity dedicated to increasing awareness of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), the leading genetic killer of young children, supporting families impacted and accelerating research focused on ending this cruel disease. NEVER GIVE UP. 2012 Team GSF Races:

2013 Team Owen New Bedford Half Marathon: Join Team Owen Simmons on March 17, 2013 as they once again "Run For Those Who Can't" in New Bedford, Massachusetts in memory of forever 23-month-old Owen Simmons.

2012 Team GSF Santa Barbara Marathon: Join Team GSF on November 10, 2012 as we once again compete in the Relay, Half and Full Marathon in the Santa Barbara International Marathon. We run so one day children with SMA can too!

Running For Callie: Organized by Jessica Applegate, family and friends are rallying around sweet Callie Isenhour with races throughout the South in preparation for the Anthem Richmond Marathon on November 10th.

Aaron's Army: Aaron Phelps is the inspiration behind Aaron's Army. Led by his mother, Meri, who is participating in mud-filled obstacle courses throughout Northern California leading up to the Tough Mudder challenge this October.

Team Hayden: A team of friends will complete races together throughout the year as Jennifer prepares to run her first Half Marathon this November in Santa Barbara in honor of her courageous 4yo daughter, Hayden Calafiore. 

Lisa Lippiner: Lisa will complete the Lake Norman YMCA Triathlon in Charlotte, North Carolina on August 25th and has turned her race into an opportunity to help end SMA! Go Lisa!

Jill Ashworth: Jill is running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on October 7th in honor of Gwendolyn and in support of theGSF's programs.  

Team Charlie's Angels: Named in honor of beautiful 2.5 year old Charlie-Anne, Team Charlie's Angels will compete in the Half and Full Marathon in the BMO Vancouver Marathon this May.

Team Jenna: Renee Gronowski, Deborah Tracy, Catherine Clark, and Paul Boguhn will be running the Buffalo Half Marathon on May 27, 2012 in honor of beautiful Jenna Boguhn for the second year in a row!

Team Run For Owen: Team Run For Owen started in 2008 by Lauren Lundy O'Connor. Lauren runs in loving memory of forever 5-month-old Owen Shuler. She has motivated non-runners and runners alike to join her in running around the world to help end SMA and hopes to Boston Qualify in 2012.

William Crader: Billy ran the NYC and SBIM one week apart for Team GSF in 2011 and this year he is aiming to Boston Qualify. 

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Past Events: Stephen Taylor 100 Miles 4 Owen, Team Kadence, Team Lucy's Legs, Run For Nora, Tri For SMA, Climb4SMA, 2011 Team Jenna, 2011 Team Owen NB Half, 2011 Team GSF SBIM, Team Callie NC Marathon, Molly's Mommy Friends, Team Will & Lily, Killer B Indoor Tri, Magda's 50 Miles of Positivity, Mike Paskin IronMan, David Price IronMan | Read More about these events >> TeamGSF.com