September is CMT Awareness Month, and this year we’re celebrating it the best way we know how — by getting the whole community moving. The Virtual Walk/Cycle 4 CMT is officially underway, and there’s still plenty of time to be part of it.
Here’s the beauty of a virtual event: there’s no set course, no set date, and no need to travel anywhere. From now through December 1, you can walk, roll, or cycle wherever you are and whenever it works for you. Around the block. At your favorite park. On the treadmill while you catch up on your shows. On a bike path with your whole crew. Any distance, any day, any way. It all counts, and it all makes a difference.
Why walk? Because every step moves us closer to a cure
CMT affects about 1 in 2,500 people, and there’s still no cure. That’s exactly why this event matters. Every dollar you raise helps CMTA push forward toward treatments and, ultimately, a cure for the people we love who live with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
This event is about visibility. When you post that you’re walking for CMT, invite a friend to join your team, or tell your story. You’ll help people understand a condition that far too few know. It’s how you turn Awareness Month into real awareness.
Teams, badges, and bragging rights
Here’s what makes the Virtual Walk/Cycle so much fun.
Build your dream team
Rally your family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors. Anyone can join, whether or not they have a personal connection to CMT. Your team can walk together, or each person can do their own thing on their own schedule. It’sall one team, one goal.
Unlock badges as you go
As you raise funds, you’ll earn badges that celebrate your impact. Will you grab the Gold? Each badge lands automatically on your fundraising page for your supporters to see, so watching your total climb toward the next milestone becomes its own kind of motivation.
Do it your way
Set your own fundraising goal. Pick your own route. Choose your own pace. This event bends to fit your life, not the other way around.
Celebrate the community
Whether you’re logging miles solo or cheering from the sidelines, you’re joining thousands of supporters across the country — and beyond — all moving the needle on CMT research together.
Getting started takes five minutes
Ready to jump in? Here’s how easy it is:
- Register for the Virtual Walk/Cycle 4 CMT <<link to landing page>> and set up your fundraising page.
- Make a self-donation to kick things off. It inspires others to give, too.
- Invite your circle by text, email, or a quick social post.
- Get moving and share your progress along the way. Momentum motivates!
You’ve got until December 1 to reach your goal, unlock your badges, and finish the season strong. So grab your shoes, round up your people, and let’s walk our way toward a world without CMT.
Register now! https://give.cmtausa.org/event/virtual-walk-4-cmt-or-cycle-4-cmt/e840830
However you show up this season, thank you for being part of a community that keeps moving forward together.
The information provided here is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The CMTA does not endorse any specific products or treatments for CMT. Please consult your doctor before making any healthcare decisions.
