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For participating in 2022 Cleveland Marathon

My Story…

My two sons and I are participating in the Race To End CTE in memory of Mike Pyle '61...my DAD! 


After years of watching him suffer we lost him to Stage 4 CTE.  

It was devastating to watch the outgoing, funny and larger-than-life man that had always been my hero, withdraw, isolate and ultimately forget his extraordinary athletic career.  


My wish is to spare future families from the agony of watching their loved ones become shells of themselves, and ultimately "disappear" before they are physically gone.   


Please help me to support this research, so that something good can come from our family's loss.

 

https://concussionfoundation.org/personal-stories/legacy-stories/mike-pyle


CTE is a devastating neurodegenerative disease caused by repetitive head impacts in sports and military service that can only be diagnosed after death. I am raising funds to support the Concussion Legacy Foundation’s End CTE campaign, which is leading efforts to prevent, diagnose, and treat CTE while supporting patients and families fighting the disease. 


Click above to support me in the Race to End CTE. Thank you so much!!


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CTE is a degenerative brain disease that has devastated the lives of contact sport athletes and military Veterans. The Concussion Legacy Foundation is leading the fight to End CTE through prevention, research, and education. 

Runners are raising funds for programs like: 

  1. The CLF Global Brain Bank, a network of experts at Boston University and in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Brazil working to learn how to diagnose and treat CTE.
  2. Tackle Can Wait, which aims to prevent CTE in children.
  3. The CLF HelpLine, which provides 1-on-1 support for patients and caregivers battling suspected CTE.



2022 Race to End CTE, sponsored by the Cleveland Marathon

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
May 18 Cotesworth PInckney Undisclosed amount
May 17 Michael & Lynne Freeland In memory of Mike Pyle. Wish it could be more. Have a great race with your boys! Michael Freeland '63 $100.00
May 13 Harlen Pyle In honor of Michael Pyle $536.02
May 12 Kathy and Hardy We miss our dear friend terribly and are so impressed with you for remembering him in such a meaningful way. Good luck!! $107.94
May 12 HARDY WILL - YALE '61 CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM $536.02
May 12 Norm Chimenti $107.94
May 12 Tracy and Bryce Pyle $214.96
May 11 Buono Family $268.47
May 11 Valovic $54.43
May 11 Kyle and Cassie Pyle Veatch Undisclosed amount