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In 2018, Cavan McGovern--a bright, articulate, creative 9-year-old boy from Locust Valley--was diagnosed with a rare, progressive, potentially fatal mitochondrial disease called Kearns-Sayre Syndrome (KSS). The mitochondria in our cells are responsible for creating 90% of the energy needed to sustain life and support organ function. When mitochondria malfunction, organs begin to fail. There is no cure for mitochondrial disease; there is no medical treatment to slow down or prevent the disease’s progression.
Cavan's family & friends are committed to raising $250,000 over the next 3 years to fund a research grant to provide the world’s top mitochondrial scientists with the support they need to perform breakthrough research on KSS.
Cavan’s Walk & Family Fun Day is the cornerstone of our annual fundraising. Participants and teams can raise funds leading up to the event and come together at Cavan’s walk to celebrate! We’ll walk (or run—we don’t judge!) a mile or two together, followed by fun for the whole family: kids’ races, face-painting, food, carnival games, etc.
Can't join us at the Walk? No problem! You can still join a team & help us fundraise as a virtual walker!
http://www.umdf.org/cavanswalk
Schedule of Events
8:30 a.m. - Walk Registration & Festival
9:00 a.m. - Kids Fun Run
9:30 a.m. - Family Walk
For more information, contact Dave McGovern at rayzwocker@aol.com