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Michigan Chapter

Formed in July 2006 by the friends and family of Lindsay Ratcliff, the Michigan chapter’s signature event is an annual 3 mile run/2 mile walk, Miles for Miracles
 
For more details about the race and Lindsay, visit http://www.littlelindsay.com  
 
The Progeria Research Foundation, Michigan Chapter Board Members:


Lindsay is all smiles at a game as she and her parents are recognized by the crowd for their contributions to Progeria research.  

  • Rosemary Souva, President
  • Joe Ratcliffe, Vice President
  • Kristina Ratcliffe, Treasurer 
  • Danielle Cristiano, Secretary
  • Yasmin Eloian
  • Bob Hickman
  • Kathy Hickman
  • Sherla Hill
  • Nicole Muszynski
  • Lawrence Ratcliffe
  • Curtis Swann
  • Angie Souva,  Junior Member
 
CONGRATULATIONS TO Lindsay and her parents, Kristy and Joe, leaders of PRF’s Michigan chapter, who in May 2007 were awarded the Michigan Heroes Award for their efforts to fight Progeria. The Pistons Foundation made a generous grant to PRF, and the Ratcliff’s were center court at a Detroit Pistons basketball game to accept the award!
 

 

Here are more details on the wonderfully successful Miles for Miracles events:  

June 10, 2006: Lindsay's Miles for Miracles Race brings in over 400, raises Record Amount

May 19, 2007: 2nd Annual Miles for Miracles Fun Run/Walk in Flat Rock
 
May 17, 2008: 3rd Annual Miles for Miracles Fun Run/Walk - another amazing year!