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Ribbon Cutting 2024

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On December 4th members of the Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation Board, the Marzolf family and members of The University of Minnesota gathered to celebrate the official ribbon cutting for The Greg Marzolf Jr. Muscular Dystrophy Center. It was an evening 20 years in the making and made possible by the committed support of this community. Thank you!

The re-naming of the MD center in Greg Jr.’s honor solidifies his legacy, reminds us that life is precious and time is of the essence to fund a cure to MD. The re-naming also cements our powerful partnership with the University of Minnesota. We recently announced our Capital Campaign with the goal to raise one million dollars in the next five years to fund a cure to MD.

Below are photos from the recent ribbon cutting ceremony

What a night at the GMJF Lasting Legacy Gala!

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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!

Platinum Sponsors:

Silver Sponsors:

Bronze Sponsors:

Lasting Legacy Gala

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At the beginning of this year, the University of Minnesota MD Center was named the Greg Marzolf Jr. Muscular Dystrophy Center. This new name honors the enduring support of the Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation and its donors, and recognizes the lasting legacy of Greg Marzolf Jr., who lived courageously with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Join us as we continue our mission to fund the imperative research happening at the University of Minnesota. 

The next 5 years will mark a pivotal time in progress and treatments.  Your support will directly fund the crucial research happening at the Greg Marzolf Jr. Muscular Dystrophy Center. The time is now to change the future for those living with MD.

Location: The McNamara Alumni Center at the University of Minnesota – Map/Directions  Parking is available in University Ave., Washington Ave and Oak Street Ramps – See parking information here.

Doors Open at 5:30pm
Raffles & Auction of Experiences

Plated Dinner 7:00pm
Program & Special Appeal 
Raffles Announced, Heads & Tails, Check Out Begins

Cocktail Attire
Cash Required for Raffles and Heads & Tails

Online registration is now closed

If you would like to make a donation, you can donate here.

 

Thank you to our generous sponsors:

Platinum Sponsors:

Silver Sponsors:

Bronze Sponsors:

Many thanks to the 2024 GMJF Board Members & Lasting Legacy Committee Members:

Martha Boerschlein * Robbie Grossman* Nick Flood * Patrick Marzolf * Patricia Marzolf * Bill Marzolf * Marybeth Misgen * James Moeller * Jennifer Myhre * Grace Richie * Sue Self * Mary Rose Short * Katie Stewart * Jackie Stutzman * Derek Thurmes * Kate Townley * Frank Villaume * Heidi Whiting *

Research Grant 2024

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GMJF RESEARCH GRANT PROGRAM

INFORMATION AND POLICIES

About the Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation (GMJF)

Founded in 2002 to commemorate the life of Greg Marzolf Jr., the Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation’s mission is to raise awareness of Muscular Dystrophy through philanthropic activities and to support research for a cure to Muscular Dystrophy.

GMJF is dedicated to funding research grants and education programs benefiting children and families suffering from Muscular Dystrophy and to providing support for patient service care.

GMJF grants are awarded to applicants from the University of Minnesota’s MD Center. The work of the GMJF has had a profound effect on the many successes of the University of Minnesota’s MD Center by enhancing treatment of this disease and patient care. With continued tenacity, the GMJF will fulfill our common goal – to conquer Muscular Dystrophy for the current generation of patients.

Grant Program Policies and Procedures

The GMJF is excited to continue this partnership with the GMJF Research Grant Program. We invite you to apply whether it’s your first GMJF Research Grant application or tenth, whether you are a multiple award recipient or a first-time grant writer. All are welcome. Together, we share a hope of a tomorrow free from MD!

Eligibility
Eligibility is limited to advanced degree Ph.D. and/or M.D. faculty of the University of Minnesota. While collaboration is valued and encouraged, GMJF requires all work and research to be completed within the State of Minnesota. Grant application proposals for 2024 will be due by noon on Thursday, February 15, 2024.

Purpose
The primary objective of the GMJF Research Grant program is to support new and existing innovative studies that focus on research in Muscular Dystrophy. Preference will be given to those studies that focus on clinical trials and novel therapeutics for Duchenne MD.

Terms of Research Grant
The term of the Research Grant is a one year period with possibility of renewal research grants in subsequent years based on results. The following expenses are NOT allowed:

  • 1. Faculty(tenure or tenure-track) salary and benefits
  • 2. Secretarial salary and benefits
  • 3. Travel to scientific meetings and conferences
  • 4. Publication costs and purchase of reprints or books
  • 5. Service contracts
  • 6. Conferences, workshops, poster sessions, seminars and other meetings
  • 7. Indirect costs

Evaluation of Proposals
Applications are reviewed by MD Center faculty and the GMJF Grant Committee. The GMJF Committee will take the MD Faculty comments and align them with the research mission of the GMJF and develop a funding recommendation. Grant funding recommendations are submitted to the GMJF Board for final approval. A funding decision will be made on or before March 21, 2024. Funding decisions are also communicated to our donors to encourage additional support and revenue. We will plan to announce the donor recipients at our April 13, 2024 Gala event.

Research that involves use of human or animal subjects, biohazardous materials, etc., must be approved by the appropriate University of Minnesota committee. An application will be accepted if approval is pending, but funds will not be released in support of an award until approval has been confirmed. For further information, contact your department administrator.

Payment
Grants will be paid to Medical School departments through invoices to UMF (non-sponsored chart strings will be established). Funds must be used within the period of the grant. After the grant expires, unexpended funds revert to GMJF UMF fund for other research projects.

Reporting
Grant recipients are required to submit a brief (less than one page) progress report due October 1, 2024. Please submit this report to foundation@gregmarzolfjr.org.
This report will help us justify our funding decisions to our donors and help us promote your research to them. Failure to meet these reporting obligations will negatively impact the potential for future funding. Your progress report will be utilized to help us garner future support through email campaigns and other donor initiatives.

Application

The application form and guidelines are available at the following link:

Application form and guidelines

Evaluation Criteria

See the grant evaluation criteria at the following link:

GRANT SUBMISSION EVALUATION CRITERIA 

Cause to Cook for a Cure: With Strength

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Cause to Cook for a Cure

With Strength

Thank you for continuing to support the GMJF’s mission to help fund new treatments and ultimately a cure to Muscular Dystrophy. It is through the strength of our community, the research on renewing the strength of the muscle, and the intense strength of those living with MD that we continue to find hope for the cure that tomorrow may hold. 

The Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation (GMJF) has been donating funds to Muscular Dystrophy (MD) research since 2001. During the early years, the GMJF raised funds through golf tournaments, silent auctions, and home parties. As a small organization made up of friends and family, the impact was profound. As the years continued and the community grew, the GMJF raised its annual fundraising efforts to bring in $100,000 annually through a gala, a block party, a run/walk race, and eventually a cookbook. To date, the GMJF has donated over $2.5 million to scientists working toward a cure for MD.

For over 15 years we have gathered friends and family together every winter in common cause to remember Gregory Marzolf Jr. and fulfill his dream – a tomorrow free of Muscular Dystrophy. Last year we gathered in spirit to continue this work.

Please join us as we Cause to Cook for a Cure With Strength, and help us reach our goal. There are three big ways to help:

Participate in our Annual Fund The Need

Support GMJF at Home with a Meal Box for 4 People

Purchase our Come to the Table Cookbook

Life has continued to change and evolve this past year and we have all struggled to face the new normal. That new normal is even more difficult for families living with Muscular Dystrophy. Thank you for continuing to support the GMJF’s mission to help fund new treatments and ultimately a cure to this disease. 

Hopefully you received our brochure in the mail filled with information about the GMJ Foundation, the U of M MD Center and other stories and information. You can also see the brochure by clicking on the brochure below:

Please email us at foundation@gregmarzolfjr.org with any questions.

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Platinum Sponsors:

Gold Sponsors:

Silver Sponsors:

Research Grant

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GMJF RESEARCH GRANT PROGRAM

INFORMATION AND POLICIES

About the Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation (GMJF)

Founded in 2002 to commemorate the life of Greg Marzolf Jr., the Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation’s mission is to raise awareness of Muscular Dystrophy through philanthropic activities and to support research for a cure to Muscular Dystrophy.

GMJF is dedicated to funding research grants and education programs benefiting children and families suffering from Muscular Dystrophy and to providing support for patient service care.

GMJF grants are awarded to applicants from the University of Minnesota’s MD Center.  The work of the GMJF has had a profound effect on the many successes of the University of Minnesota’s MD Center by enhancing treatment of this disease and patient care. With continued tenacity, the GMJF will fulfill our common goal – to conquer Muscular Dystrophy for the current generation of patients.

Grant Program Policies and Procedures

The GMJF is excited to continue this partnership with the GMJF Research Grant Program. We invite you to apply whether it’s your first GMJF Research Grant application or tenth, whether you are a multiple award recipient or a first-time grant writer.  All are welcome.  Together, we share a hope of a tomorrow free from MD!

Eligibility

Eligibility is limited to advanced degree Ph.D. and/or M.D. faculty of the University of Minnesota. While collaboration is valued and encouraged, GMJF requires all work and research to be completed within the State of Minnesota.

Purpose

The primary objective of the GMJF Research Grant program is to support new and existing innovative studies that focus on research in Muscular Dystrophy. Preference will be given to those studies that focus on clinical trials and novel therapeutics for Duchenne MD.

Terms of Research Grant

The term of the Research Grant is a one year period with possibility of renewal research grants in subsequent years based on results. The following expenses are NOT allowed:

1. Faculty (tenure or tenure-track) salary and benefits

2. Secretarial salary and benefits

3. Travel to scientific meetings and conferences

4. Publication costs and purchase of reprints or books

5. Service contracts

6. Conferences, workshops, poster sessions, seminars and other meetings

7. Indirect costs

Evaluation of Proposals

Applications are reviewed by MD Center faculty and the GMJF Grant Committee. The GMJF Committee will take the MD Faculty comments and align them with the research mission of the GMJF and develop a funding recommendation.  Grant funding recommendations are submitted to the GMJF Board for final approval. A funding decision will be made on or before February 1, 2023.  Due to COVID-19, funding decisions will be communicated to grant recipients directly instead of being announced at the Cause to Cook for a Cure Gala. Funding decisions are also communicated to our donors to encourage additional support and revenue.

Research that involves use of human or animal subjects, biohazardous materials, etc., must be approved by the appropriate University of Minnesota committee. An application will be accepted if approval is pending, but funds will not be released in support of an award until approval has been confirmed. For further information, contact your department administrator.  

Payment
Grants will be paid to Medical School departments through invoices to UMF (non-sponsored chart strings will be established). Funds must be used within the period of the grant. After the grant expires, unexpended funds revert to GMJF UMF fund for other research projects.

Reporting
Grant recipients are required to submit a brief (less than one page) progress report due September 1, 2023.  Please submit this report to foundation@gregmarzolfjr.org .

This report will help us justify our funding decisions to our donors and help us promote your research to them. Failure to meet these reporting obligations will negatively impact the potential for future funding. Due to COVID-19, our fundraising efforts are more difficult, so we are looking for ways to encourage our donors to find reasons to give. Your progress report will be utilized to help us garner future support through email campaigns and other donor initiatives.

Application  

The application form and guidelines are available at the following link:

Application form and guidelines

Evaluation Criteria

See the grant evaluation criteria at the following link:

GRANT SUBMISSION EVALUATION CRITERIA 

Research Grant

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GMJF RESEARCH GRANT PROGRAM

INFORMATION AND POLICIES

About the Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation (GMJF)

Founded in 2002 to commemorate the life of Greg Marzolf Jr., the Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation’s mission is to raise awareness of Muscular Dystrophy through philanthropic activities and to support research for a cure to Muscular Dystrophy.

GMJF is dedicated to funding research grants and education programs benefiting children and families suffering from Muscular Dystrophy and to providing support for patient service care.

GMJF grants are awarded to applicants from the University of Minnesota’s MD Center.  The work of the GMJF has had a profound effect on the many successes of the University of Minnesota’s MD Center by enhancing treatment of this disease and patient care. With continued tenacity, the GMJF will fulfill our common goal – to conquer Muscular Dystrophy for the current generation of patients.

Grant Program Policies and Procedures

The GMJF is excited to continue this partnership with the GMJF Research Grant Program. We invite you to apply whether it’s your first GMJF Research Grant application or tenth, whether you are a multiple award recipient or a first-time grant writer.  All are welcome.  Together, we share a hope of a tomorrow free from MD!

Eligibility

Eligibility is limited to advanced degree Ph.D. and/or M.D. faculty of the University of Minnesota. While collaboration is valued and encouraged, GMJF requires all work and research to be completed within the State of Minnesota.

Purpose

The primary objective of the GMJF Research Grant program is to support new and existing innovative studies that focus on research in Muscular Dystrophy. Preference will be given to those studies that focus on clinical trials and novel therapeutics for Duchenne MD.

Terms of Research Grant

The term of the Research Grant is a one year period with possibility of renewal research grants in subsequent years based on results. The following expenses are NOT allowed:

1. Faculty (tenure or tenure-track) salary and benefits

2. Secretarial salary and benefits

3. Travel to scientific meetings and conferences

4. Publication costs and purchase of reprints or books

5. Service contracts

6. Conferences, workshops, poster sessions, seminars and other meetings

7. Indirect costs

Evaluation of Proposals

Applications are reviewed by MD Center faculty and the GMJF Grant Committee. The GMJF Committee will take the MD Faculty comments and align them with the research mission of the GMJF and develop a funding recommendation.  Grant funding recommendations are submitted to the GMJF Board for final approval. A funding decision will be made in December 2021.  Due to COVID-19, funding decisions will be communicated to grant recipients directly instead of being announced at the Cause to Cook for a Cure Gala. Funding decisions are also communicated to our donors to encourage additional support and revenue.

Research that involves use of human or animal subjects, biohazardous materials, etc., must be approved by the appropriate University of Minnesota committee. An application will be accepted if approval is pending, but funds will not be released in support of an award until approval has been confirmed. For further information, contact your department administrator.  

Payment
Grants will be paid to Medical School departments through invoices to UMF (non-sponsored chart strings will be established). Funds must be used within the period of the grant. After the grant expires, unexpended funds revert to GMJF UMF fund for other research projects.

Reporting
Grant recipients are required to submit a progress report due September 1, 2022.

This report will help us justify our funding decisions to our donors and help us promote your research to them. Failure to meet these reporting obligations will negatively impact the potential for future funding. Due to COVID-19, our fundraising efforts are more difficult, so we are looking for ways to encourage our donors to find reasons to give. Your progress report will be utilized to help us garner future support through email campaigns and other donor initiatives.

Application  

The application form and guidelines are available at the following link:

Application form and guidelines

Evaluation Criteria

See the grant evaluation criteria at the following link:

GRANT SUBMISSION EVALUATION CRITERIA 

Cause to Cook for a Cure At Home – SUCCESS

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In a year where everything has been different and nothing can be assured, you proved otherwise. With your generous hearts and remarkable donations, our goal of $75,000 was not just met, but exceeded.

This year, we raised $77,190.

Our gratitude for you and your support of Cause to Cook AT Home is truly endless. Thanks to our generous sponsors, the unique partnership with Eat for Equity for meals, your incredible response to Fund-A-Need, and Cookbook purchases, you made it possible for Muscular Dystrophy research to continue. Today, those living with Muscular Dystrophy in Minnesota can believe in a cure because of you.

Your donation makes it possible for local scientists to continue their work toward a cure to Muscular Dystrophy. Your donation is giving hope to families living with this devastating disease. Put simply, your donation is changing lives.

If you haven’t yet, visit us online to order your Come to the Table Cookbook. The time to order is NOW!  More details on shipping and when the Cookbooks will be available for pick up will be sent next week.

So much has changed in 2020, but the mission of the Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation, and our vision for a future free Hopefully you received our brochure in the mail filled with information about the GMJ Foundation, the U of M MD Center and other stories and information. You can also see the brochure by clicking on the brochure below:

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Cause to Cook for a Cure At Home

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So much has changed in 2020, but the mission of the Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation, and our vision for a future free of Muscular Dystrophy, stays the same.

So we ask that you join us in our mission again this year, as we

Cause to Cook for a Cure At Home.

This year, we can’t gather in person to celebrate our friendships, mingle over silent auction items, or chat over cake and coffee. However, we can still raise funds for children needing a cure, for scientists needing our support, and for the vision that we can provide a future free of Muscular Dystrophy. The world has changed in so many ways, but for the families living with Muscular Dystrophy, their need and hope for a cure, remains.

 We look forward to your support in this new and different effort to support research for a cure to MD.

Please join us as we Cause to Cook for a Cure At Home, and help us reach our goal. Three big ways to help:

Participate in our Annual Fund The Need

Support GMJF at Home with a Meal Box for 4 People

Purchase our Come to the Table Cookbook

Hopefully you received our brochure in the mail filled with information about the GMJ Foundation, the U of M MD Center and other stories and information. You can also see the brochure by clicking on the brochure below:

Please email us at foundation@gregmarzolfjr.org with any questions.

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Research Grant

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GMJF RESEARCH GRANT PROGRAM

INFORMATION AND POLICIES

About the Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation (GMJF)

Founded in 2002 to commemorate the life of Greg Marzolf Jr., the Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation’s mission is to raise awareness of Muscular Dystrophy through philanthropic activities and to support research for a cure to Muscular Dystrophy.

GMJF is dedicated to funding research grants and education programs benefiting children and families suffering from Muscular Dystrophy and to providing support for patient service care.

GMJF grants are awarded to applicants from the University of Minnesota’s MD Center.  The work of the GMJF has had a profound effect on the many successes of the University of Minnesota’s MD Center by enhancing treatment of this disease and patient care. With continued tenacity, the GMJF will fulfill our common goal – to conquer Muscular Dystrophy for the current generation of patients.

Grant Program Policies and Procedures

The GMJF is excited to continue this partnership with the GMJF Research Grant Program. We invite you to apply whether it’s your first GMJF Research Grant application or tenth, whether you are a multiple award recipient or a first-time grant writer.  All are welcome.  Together, we share a hope of a tomorrow free from MD!

Eligibility

Eligibility is limited to advanced degree Ph.D. and/or M.D. faculty of the University of Minnesota. While collaboration is valued and encouraged, GMJF requires all work and research to be completed within the State of Minnesota.

Purpose

The primary objective of the GMJF Research Grant program is to support new and existing innovative studies that focus on research in Muscular Dystrophy. Preference will be given to those studies that focus on clinical trials and novel therapeutics for Duchenne MD.

Terms of Research Grant

The term of the Research Grant is a one year period with possibility of renewal research grants in subsequent years based on results. The following expenses are NOT allowed:

1. Faculty (tenure or tenure-track) salary and benefits

2. Secretarial salary and benefits

3. Travel to scientific meetings and conferences

4. Publication costs and purchase of reprints or books

5. Service contracts

6. Conferences, workshops, poster sessions, seminars and other meetings

7. Indirect costs


Evaluation of Proposals

Applications are reviewed by MD Center faculty and the GMJF Grant Committee. The GMJF Committee will take the MD Faculty comments and align them with the research mission of the GMJF and develop a funding recommendation.  Grant funding recommendations are submitted to the GMJF Board for final approval. A funding decision will be made in December 2021.  Due to COVID-19, funding decisions will be communicated to grant recipients directly instead of being announced at the Cause to Cook for a Cure Gala. Funding decisions are also communicated to our donors to encourage additional support and revenue.

Research that involves use of human or animal subjects, biohazardous materials, etc., must be approved by the appropriate University of Minnesota committee. An application will be accepted if approval is pending, but funds will not be released in support of an award until approval has been confirmed. For further information, contact your department administrator.  

Payment
Grants will be paid to Medical School departments through invoices to UMF (non-sponsored chart strings will be established). Funds must be used within the period of the grant. After the grant expires, unexpended funds revert to GMJF UMF fund for other research projects.

Reporting
Grant recipients are required to submit a progress report due September 1, 2022.

This report will help us justify our funding decisions to our donors and help us promote your research to them. Failure to meet these reporting obligations will negatively impact the potential for future funding. Due to COVID-19, our fundraising efforts are more difficult, so we are looking for ways to encourage our donors to find reasons to give. Your progress report will be utilized to help us garner future support through email campaigns and other donor initiatives.

Application  

The application form and guidelines are available at the following link:

Application form and guidelines

Evaluation Criteria

See the grant evaluation criteria at the following link:

GRANT SUBMISSION EVALUATION CRITERIA 

Vision for the Future: 2020

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Please join us on Saturday, January 11, 2020 for the Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation’s gala

Vision for the Future: 2020

Online registration is closed. You can still purchase tickets at the door.

Please email us at foundation@gregmarzolfjr.org with any questions.

Ticket price includes dinner and passed appetizers!

Hope to see you there!

 

Map and Directions: The Anderson Student Center

Parking Information: Guest parking at the University of St. Thomas is available in the Anderson Parking Ramp located on the corner of Grand and Cretin Avenues and in the ramp below the Anderson Student Center/ Woulfe Hall for a nominal fee. Free parking is available in surface lots A, B, C, M, N, and O for guests attending the event.

Rock The Pavement

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Thank you for your interest in Rock the Pavement. After an incredible five year run, we’ve decided not to move forward with the Rock the Pavement event this year in order to focus on an important and exciting cookbook project for the MD community, featuring healthy recipes and family stories. Thanks to generous support from people like you, the Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation was able to raise $168,000 for MD research over five years with Rock the Pavement.  We haven’t yet made a final decision on whether the race will be returning in a future year, but we’ll keep you posted on our future plans.  Thanks again for your support! See below for details from our 2018 Rock The Pavement Event.

 

Rock The Pavement 2018

With the best 5K and 10K course in Minnesota, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Join the Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation as we Rock the Pavement on August 18, 2018! Choose to run or walk a 5K or 10K around beautiful Lake Calhoun!

Check the 2018 Results

All proceeds from the Rock the Pavement 5K and 10K benefit the Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation in the fight for a cure to end Muscular Dystrophy! Muscular Dystrophy encompasses a range of muscle diseases that lead to the loss of muscle function, independence and life. With your support as a runner, walker, or roller, we can fund research to cure and end these diseases!

RACE INFORMATION

Saturday, August 18, 2018

Lake Calhoun Executive Center
3033 Excelsior Blvd. Minneapolis, MN  55416

  • 8:10 am: Chip-timed 10K Run
  • 8:20am: Chip-timed 5K Run
  • 8:20am: 5K Walk
  • 9:30am: Kid’s Fun Run (children age 12 and under)

Tri-blend Shirts for All Participants!

ARE YOU ALREADY REGISTERED?

See the Participant Information and Race maps below:

Calhoun 5K & 10K Map

Invite your friends!
We would love to have your friends and family join us for this great event! 100% of race registrations go directly to research at the University of Minnesota Muscular Dystrophy Center!

FRIDAY BIB AND SHIRT PICK-UP 
You can pick up your race bib and shirt on Friday, August 17th  from 1:00PM-7:00PM at Marathon Sports/Fleet Feet Sports located at 2312 W 50th  Street, Minneapolis, MN 55410.

ON RACE DAY

LOOK FOR THE TENTS (Lake Calhoun Executive Center, northwest corner of the Lake)
The Registration Tents will be set up near the Finish Line. You will need to report there to pick up your race bib if you did not pick it up on Friday. You can also pick up your shirt here.

10K RUN, 5K RUN/WALK & THE KIDS RUN
The 10K and 5K Run are chip-timed and travel counter-clockwise around the lake on Calhoun Parkway and Lake Street. The Kids Run will be .5 miles and will start close to the 10k start line and run north to the finish line.

LOCATION & PARKING
3033 Excelsior Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55416 (Put this address in Google maps). Calhoun Parkway will be closing between 7 -7:15AM. Plan on arriving early. You can also park somewhere in the neighborhoods around the lake.

Check the 2017 Results

Check the 2016 Results

Check the 2015 Results | Check the 2014 Results

 Thank you to our generous sponsors who make this event possible! Because of these sponsors, 100% of racer registration goes directly to researchers at the U of MN MD Center.

$3,500 Sponsors:

$2,500 Sponsors:

 

$1,000 Sponsors:

 Media Sponsor:

 

 Join us as we race and rock to raise funds to cure Muscular Dystrophy!

 

Cause To Cook – Come to the Table

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Please join us on Saturday, January 12, 2019 for the Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation’s

Come to the Table

Hope to see you there!

Cause to Cook – Come to the Table
Saturday, January 12, 2019
University of St. Thomas – James B. Woulfe Alumni Hall
The Anderson Student Center
Summit and Cretin Avenues
St. Paul, MN 55105

Tickets/RSVP:

The ticket price includes dinner and passed appetizers!

Online registration is now closed. You may still register at the door. You can also make a donation online.

Please email us at foundation@gregmarzolfjr.org with any questions.

Come to the Table

As often happens, when friends get together, a casual comment ferments and eventually grows to a full-fledged idea. Our popular 1989 Cause to Cook Cookbook had just such a beginning! Now, after 30 years, we’re working on a second edition cookbook named Come to the Table for a Cause to Cook for a Cure, which will be published in 2019.  This project, along with so many other Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation events, is due to the unwavering dedication of friends, family and community benefactors that support our  spirit and mission!

Please Come to the Table on January 12, 2019 to help support this cookbook project and to celebrate friendship at it best with the love of food, cooking, gathering and the joy we bring to the table!

5:30pm – Social time with passed appetizers. Check out the items available on the silent and live auctions, browse the market and participate in special foodie activities. Learn more about our cookbook project and don’t forget to bring a favorite recipe to contribute to the book.

7:00pm – Dinner with featured recipes from original and new cookbook

8:00pm – Dessert and Coffee with Program, Fund-A-Need and Live Auction

This fun and casual evening will take place at the University of St. Thomas James B. Woulfe Alumni Hall at the Anderson Student Center.

Thank you to our event sponsors for their generous financial and in-kind support:

     

 

Map and Directions: The Anderson Student Center

Cause To Cook – Kickoff for a Cure

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Please join us on Saturday, January 13, 2018 for the Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation’s

Kickoff for a Cure

Hope to see you there!

Cause to Cook – Kickoff for a Cure
Saturday, January 13, 2018
University of St. Thomas – James B. Woulfe Alumni Hall
The Anderson Student Center
Summit and Cretin Avenues
St. Paul, MN 55105

Tickets/RSVP:

The ticket price includes dinner and passed appetizers!

Online registration is closed.

Registration is available at the door, please join us!

 

Please email us at foundation@gregmarzolfjr.org with any questions.

The evening will include:

  • 5:30pm  Pre-game fun before the Big Game with passed appetizers! New activities include meat raffle, dash for cash, silent and LIVE auction.  Football attire welcomed, no cleats, helmets optional!
  • 6:30pm  Upscale Stadium Inspired Fare
  • 7:30pm  Halftime Program, Live Auction and Fund a Need. Coffee and dessert will be served with the program. Silent Auction will reopen for frenzied bidding following the program.

This fun, casual and tailgating evening will take place at the University of St. Thomas James B. Woulfe Alumni Hall at the Anderson Student Center.

Thank you to our event sponsors for their generous financial and in-kind support:

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Map and Directions: The Anderson Student Center

Rock The Pavement 2017

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With the best 5K and 10K course in Minnesota, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Join the Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation as we Rock the Pavement on August 19, 2017! Choose to run or walk a 5K or 10K around beautiful Lake Calhoun!

View 2017 Results here

All proceeds from the Rock the Pavement 5K and 10K benefit the Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation in the fight for a cure to end Muscular Dystrophy! Muscular Dystrophy encompasses a range of muscle diseases that lead to the loss of muscle function, independence and life. With your support as a runner, walker, or roller, we can fund research to cure and end these diseases!

 

RACE INFORMATION

Saturday, August 19, 2017

Lake Calhoun Executive Center
3033 Excelsior Blvd. Minneapolis, MN  55416

  • 8:10 am: Chip-timed 10K Run
  • 8:20am: Chip-timed 5K Run
  • 8:20am: 5K Walk
  • 9:30am: Kid’s Fun Run (children age 12 and under)

Tri-blend Shirts for All Participants! The First 400 Runners to Register Receive Running Hats!

ARE YOU ALREADY REGISTERED?

See the Participant Information and Race maps below:

2017 Participant Information

Calhoun 5K & 10K Map

 

Invite your friends!
We would love to have your friends and family join us for this great event! 100% of race registrations go directly to research at the University of Minnesota Muscular Dystrophy Center!

FRIDAY BIB AND SHIRT PICK-UP 
You can pick up your race bib and shirt on Friday, August 18th  from 10:00AM-7:00PM at Marathon Sports/Fleet Feet Sports located at 2312 W 50th  Street, Minneapolis, MN 55410.

ON RACE DAY

LOOK FOR THE TENTS (Lake Calhoun Executive Center, northwest corner of the Lake)
The Registration Tents will be set up near the Finish Line. You will need to report there to pick up your race bib if you did not pick it up on Friday. You can also pick up your shirt here.

10K RUN, 5K RUN/WALK & THE KIDS RUN
The 10K and 5K Run are chip-timed and travel counter-clockwise around the lake on Calhoun Parkway and Lake Street. The Kids Run will be .5 miles and will start close to the 10k start line and run north to the finish line.

LOCATION & PARKING
3033 Excelsior Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55416 (Put this address in Google maps). Calhoun Parkway will be closing between 7 -7:15AM. Plan on arriving early. You can also park somewhere in the neighborhoods around the lake.

Check the 2017 Results

Check the 2016 Results

Check the 2015 Results | Check the 2014 Results

 Thank you to our generous sponsors who make this event possible! Because of these sponsors, 100% of racer registration goes directly to researchers at the U of MN MD Center.

$2,500 Sponsors:

10K Sponsor:

5K Sponsor:

 

 

 

$1,000 Sponsors:

 

 Media Sponsor:


 

 

 

Hat Sponsor:


 Join us as we race and rock to raise funds to cure Muscular Dystrophy!

 

 

 

Cause To Cook For A Cure: Shaken, Not Stirred

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Please join us on Saturday, January 28, 2017 for the Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation’s

SHAKEN, NOT STIRRED

Hope to see you there!

Cause to Cook for a Cure: Shaken, Not Stirred
Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 5:30 P.M.
University of St. Thomas – James B. Woulfe Alumni Hall
The Anderson Student Center
Summit and Cretin Avenues
St. Paul, MN 55105

Tickets/RSVP:

Online Registration is Closed.

Registration is available at the door, please join us!

 Please email us at foundation@gregmarzolfjr.org with any questions.

The evening will include:

  • Social Hour with passed appetizers and cash bar
  • Mystery Bags, Wine Pull, Prize Board, Silent Auction, Cake Walk and more!
  • Dinner
  • Program and Fund-A-Need
  • Dessert and Coffee with music by a jazz trio
  • and More!

If you have any questions, please email us at foundation@gregmarzolfjr.org
or call 612-720-1715.

Thank you to our event sponsors for their generous financial and in-kind support:

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parking information for event:

Guest parking at the University of St. Thomas is available in the Anderson Parking Ramp located on the corner of Grand and Cretin Avenues
and in the ramp below the Anderson Student Center/Woulfe Hall for a nominal fee.

Free parking is available in surface lots A, B, C, M, N, and O for guests attending the event.

 

Map and Directions: The Anderson Student Center

Rock The Pavement

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Rock The Pavement Walk Run RollDo you like to Rock? Do you like to Run? This is the race for you!

With the best 5K and 10K course in Minnesota, this is an event you won’t want to miss!!!

Join the Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation as we Rock the Pavement again on August 20, 2016!!!

Choose to run or walk a 5K or 10K around beautiful Lake Calhoun!

Check the 2016 Results

Are you familiar with Muscular Dystrophy?

Muscular Dystrophy encompasses a range of muscle diseases that lead to the loss of muscle function, independence and life. With your support we can fund research to cure and end these diseases! All proceeds from the Rock the Pavement 5K and 10K benefit the Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation in the fight for a cure to end Muscular Dystrophy!

The Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation was founded in 2002 to raise awareness of Muscular Dystrophy (MD) and fund research for a cure. The Foundation passed the ten-year mark and is well into its second decade of helping children and young adults living with MD. The Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation donates 100% of proceeds to The University of Minnesota Paul and Sheila Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Center.

Rock the Pavement to end Muscular Dystrophy!

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Lake Calhoun Executive Center
3033 Excelsior Blvd. Minneapolis, MN  55416
  • Chip-timed 10K Run
  • Chip-timed 5K Run
  • 5K Walk
  • Kid’s Fun Run (children age 12 and under)
  • Shirts for all participants
  • Race After party at Famous Dave’s including A FREE FULTON BEER to the first 200 who arrive, $3 Mimosas, and $3 Bloody Mary’s when you show your race bib!

 

Event details and schedule

Download the 2016 Rock the Pavement Race day information and Race Map

Early Packet Pickup –

Marathon Sports
2312 W 50th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55410
Thursday, August 18 from 5:00PM-8:00PM and Friday, August 19th from 11:00AM-7:00PM

Race Day:

Packet pickup 7:00am
10K start 8:30am
5K start 8:45
Kids Run start 8:15am

 

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

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Steve Onsum PCA, Inc.

 

 

Pederson Realty

 

  • Coborns
  • Kowalski’s Market
  • Bruegger’s Bagels
  • Trader Joes/St. Paul
  • Twin City Orthopedic
  • Famous Dave’s/Uptown
  • Fulton Brewery
  • Marathon Sports

 

Check the 2016 Results

Check the 2015 Results | Check the 2014 Results

 Join us as we race and rock to raise funds to cure Muscular Dystrophy!

 

 

 

A Night at the Derby Wins Big — $49,000 Raised for MD Research

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Cause To Cook - A Night at the DerbyMore than 200 generous people joined us for a hugely successful A Night at the Derby Cause to Cook for a Cure gala in January. Together, we raised a total of $49,000 to support MD research for a cure.

Our new beautiful location at St. Thomas University’s James B. Woulfe Alumni Hall gave us plenty of room to celebrate, dance, and raise money and awareness for an important cause.

The evening included live music from Lightening Creek, delicious Southern Derby fare, specialty cocktails, games of chance including black jack tables, a cake walk and a prize board, wine tasting, a silent auction and a fund-a-need auction that raised more than $12,000.  Continue reading →

Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation Raises $66,500 for Local Muscular Dystrophy Research

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The Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation raised more than $66,500 to support local muscular dystrophy research at An Evening in Monte Carlo – its annual Cause to Cook for a Cure fundraising gala at the Town & Country Club in St. Paul.

This year’s event, with a record-breaking attendance of nearly 300, was also the Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation’s tenth anniversary celebration.  Continue reading →

RSVP for Evening in Monte Carlo by Jan. 17

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There’s still time to RSVP for an Evening in Monte Carlo, our annual fundraising gala at the Town and Country Club on Sat., Jan. 21. Please RSVP and buy your tickets at www.gregmarzolfjr.org by Jan. 17 to reserve your spot. Tickets are $35 and include dinner and apps, a hosted glass of champagne and live entertainment from the band Uniform Free Day. Other activities include casino games, a fund-a-need auction, cake walk, prize boards, wine and cheese tastings and more – all to raise money for MD research. After Jan. 17, contact us at gmjrfoundation@gmail.com to check availability.

Foundation Raises $30,000 for Local Muscular Dystrophy Research

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PhotoSt. Paul, Minn. (February 14, 2011) —The Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation raised more than $30,000 to support local muscular dystrophy research at its recent You Betcha! — A Cause to Cook for a Cure fundraising gala at the Town & Country Club in St. Paul.

“The overwhelming success of this event, even in today’s challenging economic times, speaks to the incredible generosity of this community, our sponsors and our tireless volunteers,” said Patricia Marzolf, president of the Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation. “The event’s success also speaks to the contagious spirit of our mission to fight muscular dystrophy through research, education, advocacy, and service. Together, we share a belief for a tomorrow free of muscular dystrophy.”  Continue reading →

‘Oui’ made a difference at Salut!!!

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Thank you, Salut! party goers!

Standing under a sparkling Eiffel Tower at the Town and Country Club in Saint Paul, 250 people of all ages gathered on Saturday, Jan. 23, to raise money at the second annual gala to benefit the Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation. It was a great evening, with much laughter and energy shared by the guests! Just look at these pictures!

French food and wine, a ‘Parisian” artist painting scenic landscapes, wine tasting, cake walk, prize boards: all raising money to help children and adults in the Twin Cities who struggle with the effects of muscular dystrophy.  Continue reading →

Promising Results Shared at Marzolf Symposium at U of M

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Presenters are joined by Dr. John Day, Dr. Joe Metzger, Pat Marzolf and Greg Marzolf, Sr.

It was standing room only at the Second Annual Marzolf Graduate Student Symposium. Held at the Paul and Sheila Wellstone MD Center on Friday, Sept. 25, 2009 at the Nils Hasselmo Hall on the University of Minnesota Campus. This half-day program gave approximately 100 medical graduate and post-doctoral students the opportunity to share their research findings and updates of diagnostic testing done in lab settings by experts in the fields of neuro-muscular and cardiac medicine.

Dr. John Day, Director of the Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Center and Professor of Neurology, welcomed the attendees enthusiastically, saying “All of these studies are inter-related and build on one another. These graduate level students are focused on muscular studies that will lead to treatment regimens that will result in improved length and quality of life for MD patients.”  Continue reading →

Ciao! Translates into Success for Foundation

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On Saturday, January 24, 2009 the Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation hosted the first annual “A Cause to Cook for a Cure: Ciao!” at Town and Country Club in St. Paul, Minn. Although it was a cold winter night in Minnesota, the air was full of energy and excitement fueled by great food, laughter, games, and fun.

Prizes were won and fun was had at all of the “stations,” including wine tasting, cake walk, mystery bags, prize packages donated by Green Mill Restaurants, Wine Merchants, R.F. Moeller Jeweler,  Hobbit Travel, the Twins and the Wild. Attendees occasionally took time out from their game playing and mingling to enjoy the veritable smorgasbord of Italian food including pasta, garlic bread and, of course, gnocchi.

Due to the success of the “Ciao!”, the foundation was able to raise $30,000 for muscular dystrophy research at the University of Minnesota and the Marzolf Trainee Program. It’s important to note that events like Ciao! are a large undertaking and the foundation would like to thank the planning committee for their hard work and sponsors for their financial and in-kind support particularly Bremer Bank, Decko Products and Fishbowl Solutions.