My little cousin, Jake, has CMD. His Mother, Jennifer, has been most unselfish in the care of Jake and has asked me to support her in the NJ half Marathon. I felt that simply walking/running with her would not be sufficient support so I decided to “Join The Team” to raise the $500, and hopefully much more. Jake has suffered multiple surgeries, therapy sessions and countless visits to various specialists that would surely defeat most children. He has an unwavering spirit and a beautiful, determined and supportive family who has cared for his every need since his premature birth. I have two children, one of which is Jake’s age, and I cannot imagine the pain involved in seeing your child suffer on a regular basis. I will raise as much money as I can to show my support for Jen, for Jake and for all the other children out there who have his condition.