We will all be supporting Mia by riding with Team Cure CMD, which focuses on Congenital Muscular Dystrophies - including the "Collagen VI" subtype for which Mia has been diagnosed.

Collagen VI Congenital Muscular Dystrophy is a rare disease causing muscle weakness at birth. Several defined genetic mutations cause muscles to break down faster than they can repair or grow. Some children never gain the ability to walk, while others lose the ability as they grow older. Affected individuals also may suffer from respiratory insufficiency, failure to thrive, contractures, and scoliosis. There is currently no treatment or cure. We are focusing Team Cure CMD's fundraising on Collagen VI CMD.

Last year, Team Cure CMD - with the help of matching funds from Penn - raised over $90,000 which was used to fund a research grant (our largest yet!) for Collagen VI drug.

Please consider making a donation (by clicking on the "Donate Now!" button), sharing this donation page with others, or even joining us on the ride. You can do that anywhere and anytime until June 13th. Dont forget to use #pennmedMDBR2020.

Anything you can do to help out will be very much appreciated - thanks in advance! By donating, you are giving children like Mia a fighting chance!