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For participating in 2026 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend

Help support Peter Colleran on Team Compete 4 CMV for this year's Philadelphia Marathon Weekend!

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My Story…

Hi everyone! I am running my first marathon as a way to help raise awareness of congenital CMV (cCMV). My son, Logan, was born with cCMV in 2017. He had to be delivered at 27 weeks due to fetal growth restriction and weighed only 1lb 2oz at birth. He was severely affected by cCMV and had to be intubated and placed on mechanical ventilation immediately after delivery. He was a strong fighter and spent 4 grueling months in the NICU at UMass Memorial Medical Center. Despite early initiation of antiviral therapy, slow improvement in his respiratory status, and the assistance of many consulting subspecialties, Logan ultimately succumbed to his infection and passed away in my arms in October of 2017. My wife and I knew nothing about congenital CMV before Logan was born. We didn’t know our family was at risk. We didn’t know there were methods to help prevent the spread of CMV during pregnancy. We could not protect or advocate for our son because we were not aware of the disease until after it was too late. Now, it is our mission to help prevent other families and their babies from ever having to go through the hell we had to endure. Please consider donating to the National CMV Foundation so we can help spread awareness of cCMV on a national level and reach families today!

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The mission of the National CMV Foundation is to prevent pregnancy loss, childhood death, and lifelong disability caused by congenital CMV (cCMV).

Your donation directly fuels advocacy efforts that empower children and families with the education, resources, and quality care they need when facing a cCMV diagnosis.

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Oct 06 Jessica Jepson $26.19
Oct 06 Chris Brodeur Always proud of you and the family for your passion! Undisclosed amount
Oct 06 Michelle and Jack $52.38
Oct 06 Michele Koller $52.38
Oct 05 Pat Givner Go get em ked! $104.75
Oct 05 The Bilbos We’re so inspired by you! Keep challenging yourself and know we’re right there with you! $100.00
Oct 05 Laura Shook-Blandin You are amazing Pete! $52.38
Oct 05 Anonymous What an amazing thing to do in memory of your son. $104.75
Sep 27 Kenny & Joyce Rezendes Great cause !! You got this Jimmy ❤️ $52.38
Sep 27 Dave & Lola Murray We hope you reach your goal. Stay strong❤️ $104.75