Thank you for supporting The Myositis Association through Fundraising Campiagns.  Donations such as yours allow us to continue expanding and improving the programs and services we offer those battling myositis.

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  • Lauren Logeman

    Magnificent Miles for Myositis

    Fundraiser: Lauren Logeman
    Goal: $1,000.00

    I will be running the Chicago Marathon on 10/12/25. This marathon I will run in honor of a dear co-worker and friend, Brian Hoban. I started working with Brian in 2016. He warmly welcomed me into my new role and became a mentor, friend and role model. We also shared a love for running, particularly marathons. Brian has run 13 marathons wit...

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  • Rachel Bromley

    Hope is a Team Effort

    Fundraiser: Rachel Bromley
    Goal: $1,000.00

    I’m fundraising for The Myositis Association because this cause is deeply personal to me. I’ve had the privilege of working with TMA for four years, and in that time, I’ve come to love this incredible community—patients, care partners, healthcare providers, and industry professionals—who all come together to support our mission: to imp...

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  • VRob’s First Pitch for Myositis Awareness Campaign

    Fundraiser: Vance Robinson
    Goal: $3,100.00

    Since 2017, I’ve been raising #MyositisAwareness through #VRobsFirstPitchCampaign. In 2025, my goal is 31 First Pitches and $3,100 raised for myositis awareness. These are big and bold numbers that reflect the 31 days of May, Myositis Awareness Month! Whether you’...

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  • The fight to cure Myositis disease

    Fundraiser: Parker Wittkopp
    Goal: $2,000.00

    I have chosen to raise money for myositis. Myositis is a disease that causes progressive muscle weakness and unfortunately has no treatment or cure. It weakens your muscles to the point where you might not be able to walk or even swallow. This is very important to me because my son Parker Wittkopp, has it. He has always been so kind, loving, car...

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  • For the Love of Lolly

    Fundraiser: Her Family
    Goal: $2,111.11

    Carolyn Slocomb, “Lolly” to her grandchildren, was devoted to her family. She loved to spend her time with her grandchildren creating crafts, reading seasonal books and being in nature, just as she did with her own 5 children. She passed in 2024 within several months of a diagnosis of myositis, a rare, confusing, and debilitating muscle dise...

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  • Tony Nestico Memorial Campaign for Myositis

    Fundraiser: The Nestico Family
    Goal: $5,000.00

    Tony Nestico was diagnosed with Polymyositis in March, 2015. During the course of his treatment journey, he encountered countless setbacks and complications which exacerbated his already difficult diagnosis. While Tony gave the fight everything he had, it was too much to overcome and he passed away on November 22, 2018 at the age of 55. Tony’s...

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  • Melodies for Myositis – A Concert to Benefit The Myositis Association and PEN Foundation

    Fundraiser: Meriel Parker
    Goal: $5,000.00

    My father, H. Wallace Parker, passed away from complications of Inclusion Body Myositis. My mother, daughter and I were his caregiving team and it became my mission to create solutions and pursue resources to fill every developing gap in his physical capacity as his IBM progressed. When he passed away in December 2022, I realized that our home w...

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  • Step Up -N- Roll On

    Fundraiser: The Myositis Association Women of Color Affinity Group
    Goal: $5,000.00

    In honor of five years of service, education, and advocacy! Join us as we Step Up -N- Roll On to reach our goal of raising $5,000 to aid in providing resources and support to the Myositis Community. Our mission is to unite and empower women of color affected by myositis and to advocate for their health and well-being. By providing ...

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