For those of you who don’t know, our PatientsLikeMeInMotion™ program has been running since 2009—how time flies! Join us in celebrating our 7^th year with a recap of 2014, our biggest year so far! Last year, we had the honor of supporting 2192 members across 32 states that participated in a range of events and had a lot of fun along the way! Some of the events included a motorcycle ride, a golf tournament, a MuckFest, a Halloween Run and Relay, and a Cake Sale to boot! If you’re unfamiliar with how it works, check out our guidelines – we sponsor 3-star members (super health data donors) who form teams and fundraise with their local nonprofits. And these advocates receive a donation, free team t-shirts and more! Here’s what some members had to say:

“Advocacy is huge, because without voices out there speaking on our behalf, we would never get any funding or support.”

“It is thanks to these fundraisers that there are now therapeutic options for patients like us. When I was first diagnosed, there was NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTHING. While there is still no cure, we have evidence that research is making strides and there is greater reason to hope. I have always been so grateful for the generosity of the PLM program. I feel so fortunate every time my family and I can contribute, to the financing of research for the cure.”

Quick facts:

More than 2,100 members from 113 different teams raised close to $24,000 through the PatientsLikeMeInMotion™ program in 2014. Events took place in 32 states:

And represented 28 disease communities:

Thanks to everyone who participated in 2014! If you’d like to join the program in 2015, here’s all you need to do:

1. Join PatientsLikeMe (it’s free!)
2. Get 3 stars (your profile is up-to-date)
3. Submit your team details (within 3-4 weeks notice of the event, please!)

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