Nathan's Ninjas Family Fun Run 2025

🎉 Race Overview

• Event Date: July 20, 2025
• Location: 1150 S Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI
• Anniversary Celebration: Nathan's Ninjas 10th Anniversary!
• Race URL: Join us here

🤝 Community Impact

• Support Initiatives: Funds from 2025 events will help support families in need.
• Past Achievements: In 2024, support helped Nathan get a lift for better mobility at home.
• Beneficiary Organizations: Funds will aid Muscular Dystrophy Association and Team Impact.
• Gratitude: Thank you for your continued support for Nathan and others in the community.

🏅 Understanding Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

• Demographics: Typically diagnosed between ages 2 and 6, primarily affects boys.
• Statistics: 99% of nearly 20,000 new cases each year are boys.
• Diagnosis Rate: 1 in every 3,500 boys will be diagnosed with Duchenne.
• Progression: Duchenne is a progressive muscle wasting disease affecting strength.

🎓 Nathan's Journey

• Current Year: Nathan is in 10th grade and thriving at school.
• Sports Involvement: Continues to support Canton sports teams: soccer, football, basketball, and baseball.
• New Experiences: Recently earned a spot on the school's radio station, 88.1 the Park.
• Future Aspirations: Excited to announce games and learn about broadcasting in the coming years.

🏞 Event Details

• Location for Gathering: Heritage Park in Canton for the 10th year.
• Participation: Virtual experience available for those unable to attend in person.
• Goal: Aiming to make a difference in the fight against Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
• Excitement: Can't wait to see you there and celebrate together!