"Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart."
(Elizabeth Andrew)
Our thanks goes out to all of you who are helping us find a cure for Kennedy's Disease
Past Fund Raising Events
Rare Disease Day Bay Area
Ralph Briones and his family raised over $29,000 for the KDA. A-MA-ZING! His original goal was $5000 over a weekend which was surpassed on day one. It was a pleasure to watch the Rare Disease Day - Bay Area event unfold. The dance, the cooking, the food demos, all so great.
Dim Sum Give Some
Chef Dan Jacobs has held Dim Sum Give Some fund raising events in Wisconsin and raised over $85,000 to help the KDA find a cure for Kennedy's Disease
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Queen Anne's Race
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Won't you please support this worthy fundraising cause? Click HERE to go to the Facebook Page.
- The first Queen Anne's Race was held in the spring of 2013. It was a great success. The event raised over $13,000. Read More
Ed Montie 5K Race
The Montie family has raised over $59,000 to help the KDA find a cure.
Golf Tournaments
Texas Golf Tournament
The Texas team has raised over $127,000 in four years!
- The first Kennedy's Disease Golf Tournament was held in October, 2011 at the Jersey Meadow Club, Houston, TX.The event raised $16,000. The core committee consisted of Murray Williams, Ed and Nancy Noack, Louise and Charley Goforth, Verna and Mike Hoke and Krissy McLaren. Read More
New York Golf Scramble
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The first annual Kennedy's Disease CNY Golf Scramble was held in August at the Beaver Meadows Golf Club, Phoenix, NY. The event raised $8,000. Read More
The KDA sincerely thanks the golf tournament fund raising teams
Others who are racing to help find a cure!
Tom Goynes and Sandy Goynes - "Paddling for Kennedy's Disease"
Tom Goynes and his daughter, Sandy Goynes, are experienced Texas Water Safari veterans and paddled this 260-mile long river adventure for Kennedy's Disease
Ed Meyertholen has ran in several marathons including the Boston Marathon. |
Beth DuVall has run three half-marathons. | Sean Blasko has participated in several triathlons. |
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Devon Perry has ridden her bike in several races to help the KDA. |
Dave Heraper ran a race to promote awareness and funding for the KDA. |
Tara & Erin Mills - Running Erin's 1st Mini-Triathlon. |
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