Not even rain could dampen the mood of Race ‘N’ Roll 2017. Racers and volunteers were treated to fresh egg rolls, fruit, bagels, and a festival voucher to use at the Filipino festival in the afternoon. Prizes were awarded to the overall top male and female racers and top 3 male and female racers in different age categories. Congratulations to all the participants and top racers who helped us raise funds to increase the quality of life for those living with muscular dystrophy. CFMD raised almost $6,000 in gross proceeds.
CFMD would like to thank all of the volunteers, race planning committee and sponsors who helped to make this event a success!
Platinum Sponsor: Filipino Festival
Gold Sponsor: Papa John’s Pizza, Richmond Family Magazine, Yelp, Lucky Road
Silver Sponsor: Aloha Orthodontics
Bronze Sponsors: Tracey’s Hair Obsession, Science Museum of Virginia, The Melting Pot, Muse Paintbar, Growlers to Go, Breakoutgames, Panera Bread, Filipino American Association of Central Virginia (FAACV), Carytown Burgers & Fries
Family Sponsors: Christopher and Allison Didden, Glenn and Sandra Dodd, Patrick and Zeni Resa, Chris and Laura West, Resty and Melissa Rebuquiao, Brett and Lori Dodd
Top fundraising group: VA beach group
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The CFMD race planning committee is back at work again to host Race ‘n’ Roll 5K and 1M Fun Run 2017 on August 12, 2017. This charity race will take place the morning of the Filipino Festival at the fairgrounds of Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Come join us for a morning of fun, prizes, food and supporting those living with muscular dystrophy in Virginia.
CFMD is proud to announce our May 2017 grant recipient, the Eastham Family! Nicole Eastham applied for the CFMD grant to purchase supplies to build a deck with a ramp for her two sons, James and William, who both have Duchenne muscular dystrophy. With the deck complete, the whole family is now able to enjoy time outside together and the boys also have a second entrance and exit to and from the house.
On May 7, 2017, CFMD hosted its fifth annual bake sale at St. Edward’s Catholic Church to raise funds for muscular dystrophy. The event was a huge success raising $865!
In February, CFMD awarded Steve Connelly $1,000 towards the copayment of his new push assist chair. Diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia, Steve needed to replace his old, manual wheelchair for a lightweight wheelchair that would be easier for him to propel. Steve is now able to maneuver his chair without fatigue, and his family is able to lift and transfer his chair into the car for traveling.
In October, CFMD awarded two $1,000 grants to Laura Halvorson and the Gluck Family. Diagnosed with Limbgirdle Muscular Dystrophy, Laura needed a shower chair that would enable her caregiver to safely transfer Laura from her wheelchair to the bathtub and provide enough posture support to allow Laura to comfortably sit in the chair. Bathroom equipment such as a shower chair is not covered by medical insurance.