Be a Miracle Maker
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Make the Miracle of a Cure happen - become a Miracle Maker Today!
A Miracle Maker is a volunteer who raises awareness and money for PRF by running a fundraiser of their own, or does something else special to help PRF carry out its mission.
Bake sales, letter writing, car washes, road races, concerts - choose your favorite activities to raise funds to support PRF’s work. Be creative, have fun, and invite your friends, family and coworkers to join in. We've got lots of materials and tips to help make your event a success!.
Enjoy these wonderful stories of creative and generous ways people are making a difference in the lives of children with Progeria.
Please join our ever-growing group of heroes. Working together in a variety of ways, we WILL find a cure
Latest Miracle Makers
September 2011: Team 777 races past its fundraising goal!
7 amazing students in the 7th grade from the Higgins Middle School in Peabody, MA. set out to raise $700 in donations for the 10th Annual International Race for Research. Not only did this group of runners complete the 5k race, they raised over $1,000! Congratulations Team 777! Can't wait to see what fun fundraising ideas you come up with for next year's race!
Left to Right-Lindsey, Mikayla, Alyssa, Marcello, Gianna and Sam in the front
(missing from photo: Amanda and Scott).
August 2011: “Kind Cups” of Lemonade – Spreading kindness for a cure.
Mackenzie and Ava set up a stand to sell "Kind Cups" of lemonade in Pittsburg, PA to raise money for Progeria research. These devoted young ladies worked at the stand for eight hours and with the support of neighbors, family and local Police Officers, the pair raised more than $100! Now that's a lot of "Kind Cups"!
Thank you Mackenzie and Ava for being so kind and making a difference in the lives of children with Progeria!
June 2011: Central Wisconsin Christian (CWC) School fundraiser a tasty success!
Becca, a student and family friend of Megan Nighbor, wanted to do something to help fund research for Progeria, so along with her family and friends at CWC in Waupun, WI. she held an after school lunch fundraiser. The event was so well received she raised over $1,200 in just a few hours! Thank you to Becca, her family and friends at CWC for all their hard work in making this fundraiser such an amazing success.