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Help Joanna raise money

For participating in Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend 2022

I know someone with a rare disease. Help me fund research by donating to Rare Disease Renegades.

I'm running to raise money for Rare Disease Renegades (RDR). I am running with Joelle Lester whose nephew was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a fatal and rare genetic disease that renders his muscles unable to recover from activity. DMD starts with the legs, then all limbs, and ultimately impacts the lungs and heart. 

There is no cure. 

People with Duchenne lose the ability to walk by age 12 and have a lifespan in the mid-20s.

We can’t afford to wait for a cure.  Caffrey turned 12 in May and may have lived half his life. With your support, we can accelerate science and cure rare diseases.

Run with me on October 2nd with your financial donation.  Together we will help give these children their best shot at a life-saving therapy.




Donate to help Joanna raise money for Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend 2022’s fundraising campaign.


Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Sep 30 Luke Cragg SONG https://youtu.be/b6EfCunpQy8 $25.00
Sep 12 Jen Saunders $27.48
Sep 12 Anonymous Go Joey! $107.35
Sep 07 Anonymous Go get em Joey! Undisclosed amount
Sep 05 Julie Padilla Go Joey!! $107.35
Sep 05 Anonymous Undisclosed amount
Sep 01 Laura Harris Salt-N-Pepa “Push It!” $54.10
Sep 01 Lucas NO SLEEP TILL BROOKLYN! Not my fav Beastie Boys song but very appropriate for this endeavor. Clever idea! $27.48
Aug 31 Luke Cragg 🏃‍♀️💨 $25.00
Aug 30 Sally Ericksen I know a family with sons who have Duchennes. Research is needed for this and other rare diseases. Run like the wind!! $107.35