Meet Molly. She is a smart, beautiful, extremely talented health coach, super creative cook and recipe maker, thoughtful, loving and supportive girl. Also, she has Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT2A).

The disease causes degeneration of muscles  and deeply affects mobility. Despite this, Molly's attitude in life is optimistic, full of energy and joy. She spreads light into every place she goes and anyone who meets her immediately receives her warmth. 

On October 15th, two big things are going to happen: 

1.  I will be running my first marathon in Amsterdam. 

2. More importantly, it is Molly's birthday!!!

I want this day to be special and nothing would bring me more joy than bringing my community together to support the CMT community. 

FACT: CMT affects around 1 in 2,500 people in the United States.

FACT: CMT is caused by mutations in genes that produce proteins involved in the structure and function of either the peripheral nerve axon (in Molly's case) or the myelin sheath. 

FACT: The degeneration of motor nerves results in muscle weakness and atrophy in the extremities (arms, legs, hands, or feet).

FACT: The gene mutations in CMT disease are usually inherited. 

Though there is no cure for CMT, physical therapy, occupational therapy, braces and other orthopedic devices, and even orthopedic surgery can help individuals cope with the disabling symptoms of the disease.

The CMT UK offers assistance and support to those people who have Charcot-Marie- Tooth Disease, also known as Hereditary Motor and Sensory Neuropathy or Peroneal Muscular Atrophy.

Also, promotes research into the means by which CMT may be prevented and treated and to circulate the results of such research for the benefit of the public.

Please, help me bring up awareness about CMT.