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| Race for the Curve (Logan McGill) |
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Logo created from actual x-ray of my spine |
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| Hi!!! My name is Logan McGill, and I was diagnosed with scoliosis in June of 2009 while being treated for what I thought at the time was a pulled back muscle caused by competitive swimming. Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine that usually begins to develop at the front end of a person’s growth spurt and continues curving usually through the growth spurt. My curvature was 28 degrees at initial diagnosis and rapidly progressed to 39 degrees. As a result of the severity of my curve, I wear a back brace at least 20 hours a day to help to prevent the curve from getting worse. I am a competitive swimmer and runner, and I was scared this condition and treatment (around the clock bracing) would affect my ability to compete athletically in addition to the overall impact scoliosis would have on my life, particularly as a teenager.
The Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC), where I am lucky enough to receive treatment for scoliosis, has been incredible. Because of my great care, for which TSRHC does not accept payment, I decided to found a charity called Race for the Curve. We set a goal for 2010 to raise $25,000, but given early success I initally raised my goal to $35,000, on 11/22 raised it again to $45,000 and have since decided to stretch to $50,000. I believe it’s important not only to give back to TSRHC for the treatment I’ve been provided, but also to enable TSRHC to continue to provide its care to all children with orthopedic needs regardless of financial ability to receive such great care.
Race for the Curve is forming relay teams to race in the 2010 Dallas White Rock Marathon. My goal is to form 20 teams each of which we hope will commit to raise at least $1,000 in support of Race for the Curve. If you are interested in forming a team, please contact me directly at mmcgill_us@yahoo.com. Thank you for your support! |
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Total Donations Collected:$71,604.00
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| Goal: $50,000 |
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| For 14 years, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC) has been the primary beneficiary of the Dallas White Rock Marathon. TSRHC treats Texas children with orthopedic conditions such as scoliosis, hand disorders, hip disorders, clubfoot and limb length differences as well as certain related neurological disorders and learning disorders, such as dyslexia, at no charge to patient families. Support through events like the marathon allows the hospital to continue to provide the highest quality medical care to Texas children. For more information about TSRHC, please visit www.tsrhc.org or call (214) 559-5000 or (800) 421-1121. “LEGAL NOTICE: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children (TSRHC) is the intended beneficiary of proceeds raised from Dallas White Rock Marathon, and in such capacity, TSRHC has provided this Web site with certain of its marks and copyrighted materials (including without limitation photographs) for limited use on this Web site for charitable purposes related to TSRHC only. In no event shall TSRHC be liable or responsible for the use, operation, content and performance of this Web site and any content contained on this Web site and/or Dallas White Rock Marathon. The use of any TSRHC name, marks and copyrighted materials in any advertising, publicity or in any other commercial manner is expressly prohibited without the express written consent of TSRHC. |
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