In January, I will be competing in a running challenge by completing a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon in 4 days, totaling 48.6 miles. I will be doing so as a part of the JAR of Hope team in hopes to raise awareness and funds for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a devastating genetic disorder mainly affecting boys, causing progressive muscle degeneration and early death. Slowly, the muscle will waste away forcing these children to succumb to their disease and turn towards a wheelchair for mobilization while their life expectancy decreases as time goes on. No child should be forced to give away their adolescence and that is why I have joined their team to help raise funds for future research. DMD is on the verge of a clinical trial due to recent positive results with a new treatment! However, the search for a cure demands substantial funding. JAR of Hope funds research and supports affected families, needing your help to make a cure a reality. Every day, every penny, every contribution matters.