The Corona del Mar, California charity CureDuchenne had a team running in the O.C. Marathon this past Sunday. The team of about 70 runners represented the charity wearing neon green capes.

Debra and Paul Miller founded CureDuchenne after their son was diagnosed with the Duchenne muscular dystrophy in 2002.

According to The Daily Pilot (Newport Beach & Costa Mesa, California):

CureDuchenne raised about $45,000 last year, making it the top charity fundraiser to participate in the marathon. “We were so pumped last year and so hyped up. It was really a fantastic feeling,” [Debra] Miller said.

The CureDuchenne Crusader program actually lets parents and other supporters choose whichever sport they enjoy to raise funds for the cause. Whether it’s running, soccer, bowling, tennis or anything else… Crusader can choose their own sport and have fun supporting a cure for this disease.