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2021 Princess Half Marathon Weekend...

EVENTS
  • Half Marathon:- Run 13.1 Miles
  • 5K Run:- Run 3.1 Miles
  • 10K Run:- Run 6.2 Miles
RACE DATE
Friday, February 19, 2021
REGISTRATION WEBSITE
Location
Walt Disney World Resort
Address
3111 World Dr
CITY
Orlando
STATE/TERR
Florida
Zip
32830
COUNTRY
USA
Description

_ The 2021 Princess Half Marathon Weekend:

FUNDRAISING GOALS

- 5k Runners must raise $400
- 10K Runners must raise $525
- Half Marathon Runners must raise $725
- Challenge Runners must raise $825

My name is Melissa Mayorgas and I'm just your average mom of two far-from-average little boys. I want to share with you the story of how Team Muscle Makers has come to be and how YOU can make a muscle and make a difference!

In 2011, I made a resolution to train for and run a half marathon, not for anyone else's benefit but my own. In January of 2012, I completed my first half marathon. I was asked several times over the course of the race weekend which charity I was running for, and I didn’t have an answer. This really laid heavy on my heart. Knowing that I wanted to continue running, why would I not run for a charity? I knew immediately that I needed to run for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Some of you may know that my son, Parker, has an uncommon congenital muscle disease. After years of trying to find a proper diagnosis, he recieved one in 2019. He has Recessive Desmin Myofibrillar Myopathy. There are currently only four other active cases in the US.


Parker was diagnosed with mucle disease when he was just two years old. Our family pediatrician referred us to a muscle disease specialist after Parker's third visit to the doctor's office for unexplained falls. After a few appointments at the MDA muscle disease clinic, several blood tests and a muscle biopsy, Parker was officially diagnosed. The Muscular Dystrophy Association has been an important part of our family since Parker's diagnosis. We have been blessed to be among the recipients of MDA's support to families of children with muscular dystrophy, and have been treated by an amazing MDA-funded clinic at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego. The decision for me to run for the MDA was a no-brainer. The MDA helps provide treatment, durable medical equipment and support services for those affected by Muscular Dystrophy. And, while Parker's case is currently presenting itself in a very mild way, we do not know what our future holds. There are many children that have been affected by Ullrich in a much more severe way and could really use our help.

In the spring of 2020 Parker was also diagnosed with early heart failure as a result of his muscle disease and is currently awaiting experimental ASO treatmebnt and gene therapy that are being develped at the NIH and UCSD respectively.

That's where Team Muscle Makers comes in - we will be participating in the 2020  Princess Half Marathon events in May to raise money to fight uncommon congenital muscle dieases. Not only am I running, but I have a whole team of family and friends who love Parker and believe in the cause that will be running alongside me. We hope you’ll be a part of our team, or contribute by making a donation

Event details and schedule

 

Fundraising Commitment Guidelines:

 

I understand that by participating in the Challenge, Half Marathon, 10K or 5K as a part of Team Muscle Makers for UCMD, I am agreeing to the following fundraising commitment and guidelines:

 

Challenge: $825

• $40 to register (non-refundable, does not go towards fundraising total)

• Fundraise $825 by the fundraising deadline of 02/05/2021.

 

By the Re-commitment Date, 10/01/2020:

• I must have $400 total (does not include $40 registration fee) in my fundraising account by 10/01/2020 to continue with my participation in the event.

 

If $400 is not in the account I have two options:

• Donate the difference myself to bring my account to $400.

• Allow my card on file to be charged the recommitment balance difference.

 

Half Marathon: $725

• $40 to register (non-refundable, does not go towards my fundraising total)

• Fundraise $725 by the fundraising deadline of 02/05/2021.

 

By the Re-commitment Date, 10/01/2020.

• I must have $350 total (does not include $40 registration fee) in my fundraising account by 10/01/2020, to continue with my participation in the event.

 

If $350 is not in the account I have two options:

• Donate the difference myself to bring my account to $350.

• Allow my card on file to be charged the recommitment balance difference.

 

10K: $525

• $40 to register (non-refundable, does not go towards my fundraising total)

• Fundraise $525 by the fundraising deadline of 02/05/2021.

 

By the Re-commitment Date, 10/01/2020:

• I must have $250 total (does not include $40 registration fee) in my fundraising account by 10/01/2020, to continue with my participation in the event.

 

If $250 is not in the account I have two options:

Donate the difference myself to bring my account to $250.

• Allow my card on file to be charged the recommitment balance difference.

 

5K: $400

• $40 to register (non-refundable, does not go towards my fundraising total)

• Fundraise $400 by the fundraising deadline of 02/05/2021.

 

 

By the Re-commitment Date, 10/01/2020:

• I must have $200 total (does not include $40 registration fee) in my fundraising account by 10/01/2020, to continue with my participation in the event.

 

If $200 is not in the account I have two options:

Donate the difference myself to bring my account to $200.

• Allow my card on file to be charged the recommitment balance difference.

 

If my total fundraising minimum is not met by the fundraising deadline of 02/02/2021, my credit card on file will be charged to make up the difference, whether or not I am able or willing to run. No exceptions. If my credit card declines and/or I have not reached my fundraising minimum, my registration will be cancelled and all fundraising dollars and registration fees will be forfeited. These charges are refundable if I continue to fundraise and reach the minimum by Friday, February 19th, 2021.

Other Info

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