On Saturday, April 13th, 2024, the Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation hosted its first ever Lasting Legacy Gala. On the anniversary of Greg’s death, friends of the GMJ Foundation gathered to honor Greg’s remarkable legacy and celebrate the naming of the Greg Marzolf Jr. Muscular Dystrophy Center at the University of Minnesota.
Thanks the generosity of our sponsors and donors, we raised over $200,000 for muscular dystrophy research at the University of Minnesota! Guests of the Lasting Legacy Gala enjoyed the silent auction of experiences, the raffle, a delicious dinner, and a rousing game of Heads & Tails. The program included the announcement of a $155,000 gift to 5 scientific and clinical projects for muscular dystrophy at the U of MN. As well as the announcement of the goal to raise $1Million in the next 5 years for muscular dystrophy research here in Minnesota.
Greg Marzolf Jr. Muscular Dystrophy Center Director, Dr. Peter Kang, shared more about the Center and new important breakthroughs.
Patty Marzolf, Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation President, explained how much has changed since Greg’s passing in 2000, and why the mission continues. Patty was also honored with the first ever, and one and only, Lasting Legacy Award. The award honors her many years of advocacy for muscular dystrophy, which led to the incredible honor of the naming of the Greg Marzolf Jr. Muscular Dystrophy Center.
If you didn’t attend and would like to make a donation, we appreciate your support! Your donations to the Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation directly impact the research of the scientists and clinicians at the Greg Marzolf Jr. Muscular Dystrophy Center.
Thank you to our generous sponsors who made the Lasting Legacy Gala possible!
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