At the heart of the Last Legacy Gala was the mission of the Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation: supporting individuals and families living with Muscular Dystrophy and advancing critical research. Guests heard powerful stories from four Minnesota families whose experiences underscored both the challenges they face and the importance of continued investment in finding better treatments and, ultimately, a cure.

Thank you to all who attended and supported the 2026 Lasting Legacy Gala. It was a remarkable evening!

Through your extraordinary support we raised nearly $225,000!
This is the most we've ever raised at a GMJF gala. Thank you!

Last 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…

Last 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…

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!

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…

Join us for appetizers, conversation, and community. At 6:00pm, Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation President, Patty Marzolf, will provide a brief thank you and update on the GMJF. There has been incredible progress in the research and pursuit of a cure for Muscular Dystrophy…

The Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation was founded to help people with muscular dystrophy (MD) by raising awareness through philanthropic activities and supporting research for a cure to MD. The foundation works every day to make life better for all those struggling with MD…

Please take a look at our latest magazine published October 2024…