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For participating in The 2026 ASICS Falmouth Road Race

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My Story…

In true Michaela fashion, this is completely last minute, but feels like it was meant to be.


As you might know, my father-in-law passed away from Parkinson’s in October, so this is a cause that is close to the heart. Watching the progression of Parkinson’s is heartbreaking. The disease affects not only the person diagnosed, but their entire family and support system. 


The Falmouth Road Race is less than two weeks away, and my friend had an extra bib on her team. When I found out her team was fundraising for Parkinson’s, how could I not?!


I am certainly not a runner.. and i didnt plan on a 7 mile run for my weekend plans.. But I am really grateful for the opportunity to do something that feels meaningful and to honor my father-in-law in the process.


So here I am, about to run the Falmouth Road Race, hopefully without regret after mile 1. 


If you’d like to support me, any donation, big or small, would mean so much. More importantly, it will help support Parkinson’s research, resources, and the families who are still living with this disease.


I’m running for my father-in-law, for our family, and for everyone who has been affected by Parkinson’s.

Thank you for cheering me on!

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The Shawn Thornton Foundation is dedicated to helping find cures for diseases close to Shawn's heart, specifically, Parkinson's and cancer. The Foundation will work towards this mission by raising awareness, funding innovative research and helping to relieve the burden and improve the quality of life for patients and their families. 

Please support our efforts through the Falmouth Road Race.

 Thank you!

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Aug 04 The Tomkins Good luck Michaela! You’re gonna crush it! $55.35
Aug 04 Millie Conley You go girl ! $33.55
Aug 04 Katherine Perkins You are an incredibly strong mama - inside & out. I have no doubt you will excel at this one! Go get em’ & Good Luck 💛 $109.85
Aug 04 Kurt Pimentel In memory of my Brother Michael Pimentel and the passion he had to fight Parkinson’s for the past 17 plus years. Miss You Brother $273.35
Aug 04 Rachael Wall ❤️❤️ $28.10
Aug 04 Veronica Corcoran LFG!! 👏🏻 $28.10
Aug 04 Anonymous You’ve got this!!! Undisclosed amount
Aug 04 The W’s 💛 $109.85
Aug 04 Lizzie and Jack Gomes Runnnnnn, Forrest, run!!! $55.35
Aug 04 The Carlyles’ Good luck Michaela! You got this! Undisclosed amount