Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation

Since its inception, The Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation has helped to raise millions of dollars for Muscular Dystrophy research in Minnesota. Founded in 2002 to commemorate the life of Greg Marzolf Jr, the Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation’s mission is to raise awareness of Muscular Dystrophy through philanthropic activities and to support research for a cure to Muscular Dystrophy. The Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation is dedicated to funding education and research programs benefiting children and families suffering from Muscular Dystrophy and to providing support for patient service care. Our initiatives and fundraising activities include: Establishment of the Gregory Marzolf Jr. Muscular Dystrophy Training Program at the University of Minnesota MD Center. Through the annual Marzolf Symposium, we award grants to post–doctoral students in the field of neuromuscular disease. Cause to Cook for a Cure annual gala and home parties The Dark Socks Classic and the Stride & Ride Event for MD The Diamond Awards with the MN Twins GiveMN and United Way campaigns Contributions to the Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation are given to the Gregory Marzolf Jr. Training Program at the University of Minnesota MD Center to support research for a cure to neurological diseases. All funds are used locally.