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Walk This Way

She told me to
Walk this way!
Talk this way!
Walk this way!
Talk this way!


For those of you too young to remember, long before Steven Tyler was sitting behind the desk on American Idol, he had a little band in the 70's named Aerosmith. Then one day in the 80's, while practicing their well known song, RUN DMC knocked down the wall and created a masterpiece. In case you haven't heard or seen it, click here: Walk This Way

On February 26th, we plan to be filled with the same energy and spirit, participating in the MDA's second annual Muscle Walk at the King of Prussia Mall in Pennsylvania. Our team, Crowley Crusade, will be walking along with many other MDA families to raise research money for muscular dystrophy.

Last year, Crowley Crusade raised nearly $5000 for Pompe Disease research and this year our goal is to go even higher! Please sign up at http://www2.mda.org/goto/crowleycrusade, donate a few dollars, and walk a few laps with us to show support not only for our girls, but also for the many children in our area who battle each and every day against muscular dystrophy.

If you are unable to participate in person, please consider making a donation. Every penny makes a difference! You can donate by visiting our team's site at http://www2.mda.org/goto/crowleycrusade. If times are tough and you can't donate, please consider signing up just to walk or dropping a note of encouragement to our team.

Perhaps for the first time ever, I can guarantee you will leave the mall richer than you entered. You will meet adults whose strength will impress you and children whose power will leave you inspired when they pass you by, look back and challenge you to...

WALK THIS WAY!

All for two and two for all!
Matt and Donna Crowley

Credit to: Aerosmith and RUN DMC, "Walk This Way"

As you can see from the following photos, last year was a blast for everyone. The MDA promises this year will be even better!  Mark your calendar and come join us!

Part of our team

A little team spirit!

Dancing with the Zumba Girls

The big kids showing their support!

 Pompe Power Represent!


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