Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy: A Holiday Challenge

Dear Friend,
Amazing news! Just a few days ago, I sent out the email below, and the response has been tremendous. In fact, the challenge match has now been quadrupled!

First, Rick and Lelia Ginder came forward: “Anytime we hear of things like this, we want to jump on board and capitalize on the opportunity to raise much-needed funds. Lelia and I are honored to add $30,000 to this incredible matching opportunity Rain’s grandparents put out there.”

Just a short while later, we heard from Marty Karlin: “On behalf of our organization, Rally for Ryan, named for our son, Geri and I would like to offer an additional $15,000 to the match amount. We hope this helps others know that their donation will make an even bigger impact.”

This is enormous, unexpected, and welcome. And we really need everyone to rise to the challenge. If we can raise $60,000 from the rest of you, we’re looking at a total of $120,000, an unprecedented goal for our end-of-year fundraising. Together we can show that we’re an unstoppable force that will end Duchenne.

Thanks, everyone!

Pat

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Dear Friend,

For those of us in the Duchenne community, the holidays are both a celebration and a challenge. I miss my sons every day, but never more than I do at this time of year. I miss the silliness, the stories, the laughter, but most of all I miss their smiles.

Although we still have so far to go, our sons are living longer, more independent lives now than ever before. And that's worth celebrating.

We have another reason to celebrate this year. Ralph and Louise Haberfeld, whose grandson Rain was diagnosed with Duchenne last year, are offering a challenge to all of you. If we can raise $15,000 online from our community by December 31, they will match it with $15,000 of their own.

This is a terrific opportunity to stretch your donation even further. If you give $50, it can become $100; $100 can become $200. Your generous online donation today will make an even bigger impact in the lives of the boys with Duchenne. But we need you to help us reach that first $15,000.

Join Ralph, Louise, and me by doing everything you can. We are blessed to have such an amazing community. Always remember this: you are a powerful force in our fight to end Duchenne.

Thank you, and we wish you a healthy and happy holiday season.

	Sincerely,
	Pat Furlong Founding President & CEO Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy

P.S. Always remember: give from the heart; hold on tight to those you love; hope for a cure; and fight to end Duchenne.

Our Mission: To improve the treatment, quality of life and long-term outlook for all individuals affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy through research, education, advocacy and compassion.