Pedal for Progress - Join Team CACNA1A

CACNA1A is a rare neurodevelopmental genetic disease. Individuals with variants or mutations on their CACNA1A gene present with intellectual disability, autism, movement/coordination disorders, eye movement issues (nystagmus) which cause debilitating dizziness, stroke-like episodes that can result in coma (hemiplegic migraines), speech and language issues, and more. Currently, there are no targeted treatment options or a cure available.

Last year, we were invited to participate in our first Million Dollar Bike Ride in Philadelphia. Team CACNA1A included over 25 riders and volunteers. We raised $42,000 and received a $30,000 match from Penn Medicine's Orphan Disease Center (ODC) for a research grant, which was awarded to Sam Young, PhD (University of Iowa), by the ODC for a gene therapy project, which you can read about HERE. Once again, the money we raise through the Million Dollar Bike Ride will be MATCHED by Penn Medicine's Orphan Disease Center (ODC), up to $30,000.

We invite you to join our team by biking 10, 32, or 70 miles or participating in a 1-mile walk. We are grateful for your generous support as we PEDAL FOR PROGRESS and PUSH SCIENCE FORWARD!

Visit TEAM CACNA1A to register to bike, walk or volunteer!