Riding for Rare

Hi friends,

On May 3rd, I’ll be riding 40 miles through all five boroughs of New York City in the iconic TD Five Boro Bike Tour as part of Team CACNA1A.

I’m participating to help raise awareness and critical funds for the CACNA1A Foundation, which supports individuals like my daughter, Emily, and families living with rare, life-altering neurological disorders caused by mutations in the CACNA1A gene.

CACNA1A-related neurodevelopmental disorders can include epilepsy, developmental delays, autism, stroke-like episodes, and speech and language, and movement and coordination challenges. For many families, diagnosis is complex, care is fragmented, and treatment options are limited.

The CACNA1A Foundation is working to change that by:

• Funding research aimed at developing targeted treatments
• Providing trusted education and resources for families
• Connecting patients, clinicians, and researchers to accelerate progress

I’ve committed to raising $1,000, and I would be incredibly grateful for your support. No donation is too small — every gift helps move this research forward and brings hope to families who urgently need answers.

Thank you for supporting my ride and standing with the rare disease community.

With gratitude,
Mike

40 miles. One rare cause. Endless impact.