HELP LOCAL FAMILY RAISE FUNDS TO FIGHT
DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
Denverites
Brian and
Allison Levin have four-year-old triplets. At birth,son
Sam was diagnosed with Down syndrome. Just this year their other son,
Jake, an energetic, active, and inexhaustible four-year-old was diagnosed with a disease called
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Jake's Dad, Brian Levin is now training for the New York marathon to raise money for MD research. He's already raised over $233,000 with a goal of raising $500,000 to help find treatments and a cure in time to help Jake. Boys with Duchenne are typically diagnosed before the age of five. Their muscles swell and joints become restricted. The simplest of tasks, such as holding a fork or turning over in bed, become very difficult. In later stages a wheelchair becomes necessary and their heart and breathing muscles begin to fail. It is the #1 killer of young boys. Historically, boys with Duchenne have not survived their teens and there is
no cure.
A team of runners will participate in the New York City Marathon on November 4, 2007. Team members include Brian Levin,
Laura Marriott,
Christine Loredo,
Steven and
Courtney Green from Denver;
Trevor Price,
Eric Wheeler,
Jake and
Leanne Weinstock from NYC;
Carson Biederman from Boston;
Tom Parrish,
Jim Manis from Seattle; and
Josh Newman from LA. All funds raised will go directly to Project Catalyst which is at the forefront of developing new drugs to treat this horrible disease. These drugs could be in clinical trials in 2-3 years...if there is adequate funding NOW!
Please consider donating on-line at
www.firstgiving.com/BrianLevin or send a check made out to:
The Foundation for Their SAKE
5 Cherry Hills Farm Ct.
Englewood, CO 80113
Thanks for your support!
The Levin Family