Virtual Viking Run/Walk for Myasthenia Gravis

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2020 Virtual Run/Walk Goes Virtual!

June 14-30, 2020

The pandemic forced everyone to change plans. In March, just days after Conquer MG’s  Run/Walk Committee scouted a new location (trees, bathrooms, parking!), it became clear  that we couldn’t gather in person for the 8th Annual Viking Run/Walk.
But… the Run/Walk is essential to the mission and financial strength of this organization. What could we do? Answer: Virtual!
But…what will it look like? And will they come?
Thanks to many supportive individuals, we didn’t need to worry. You walked and ran and biked on your own schedule, in your own neighborhood. And you donated and fundraised to the tune of nearly $20,000.
Thank you for acting like warriors to support our mission. Together we can conquer myasthenia gravis!

Thanks to all our donors!

Rosecrans Raiders – Bob, Marlene, Janine, Megan, Bob

Glen Ostdiek with Peggy Cashman

We’re grateful for each and every person who helped support this organization in whatever way they could through the Virtual Viking Run/Walk. Thanks, especially, to these top fundraisers:
  1. Bob Rosecrans, Rosecrans Raiders ($2,095)
  2. Peggy Cashman, Park Place Pacers ($1,810) (Shown with Glen Ostdiek, supporter for many years)
  3. Michael Brady, The Rainbow Men ($1,795)
  4. Sydney Miranda ($1,745)
  5. Arthur & Julie McCracken ($1,285)
  6. Tracy Shackelford, Teal We Find a Cure ($856)
  7. Steve & Dorothy Litwitz, Team Steevie ($605)
  8. Tom Banks, Banks Warriors ($515)
As top fundraiser, Bob Rosecrans receives a CVS gift card plus an Egg Harbor Cafe gift certificate.

And oh, those photos!

 

Victor Yipp, Best Viking

Jean Fee, best t-shirt

As part of the Virtual Viking Run/Walk, Conquer MG pledged to award prizes for best photos. Winners (with CVS gift card):
  • Best Viking: Victor Yipp
  • Best T-shirt: Jean Fee (#1 “Myasthenia Gravis Bites”)

Megan Rosecrans, T-shirt Honorable Mention

SeAnn Ferguson (2nd from left) & Team, Honorable Mention

Honorable Mention (with bragging rights):
  • Megan Rosecrans (#2 t-shirt “Work out like a Viking/You’ll be Thor in the morning”)
  • SeAnn Ferguson (2nd from left, in turquoise t-shirt) and her team for the most different MG shirts

Lonnie Smith (5th from left) and his team take it outdoors.

SeAnn Ferguson’s team takes it around the neighborhood.

SeAnn with her strongest supporters: husband Jobez and parents Sandra and Stanley Collins

 

Thank you, Sponsors

We’re grateful for the meaningful support provided by these organizations.
    

 

Blasts from the Past

Check out LOTS more photos from past years on our Facebook page.

Janet Bauer’s team was ready to Conquer MG!

Bob Ratzel offers up Connie’s Crunchie cookies for sale.

Sophia gives grandmother Vi a hug.

Janet Bauer’s Family & Friends: “Somewhere Over the Rainbow There’s a Cure for MG!”