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Workout Fundraiser In Palatine Honors Halterman, Benefits Parent PrjojectFree Access


Jalen Brunson (left) with Nathan Halterman (right).

A veteran-led company, 10.40.10 Fitness, will host a Train American Hero Mission workout and fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 26 at Durty Nellie’s in downtown Palatine. 

The event will honor Nathan Halterman, the son of 10.40.10 community member Lesly Ravenscraft, who battled Duchenne muscular dystrophy for 14 years before passing away at the age of 22 on Nov. 30, 2019. 

The benefitting charity for this event is Parent Project MD, an organization that advocates for the quality of life and medical care for patients, provides a range of support for them and their families, and fights to end this degenerative disease.

“Nathan’s diagnosis set my family on a journey to find the right care for him, and Parent Project MD became a vital supporting part of our community,” Ravenscraft said. “Through all the pain and suffering he had to go through, Nathan was a real hero to me and so many others who were fortunate to know him. I am honored that 10.40.10 has chosen to recognize the bravery and courage he showed throughout his young life, and at the 3-year anniversary of his passing.” 

Despite Nathan’s deteriorating condition as he entered Stevenson High School, he maintained a love for sports — in particular basketball — and became manager of the high school’s basketball team. While there, he and player Jalen Brunson developed a special bond. 

Brunson went on to play in the NBA, first on the Dallas Mavericks (2018-22) and now with the New York Knicks. He has dedicated every game he has played since to Nathan and his memory.

The Train American Hero Mission workout is open to members and non-members of 10.40.10 Fitness. The workout will include teams of three working to complete as many rounds as possible during a 33-minute WAR (Work and Repeat). The WAR entails rowing, sit-ups and kettlebell thrusters. The doors open at 8 a.m. and there will be three different heats for the hero workout: 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. or noon. 

At 1:15 p.m. Challenge Coins will be given to teams able to finish the designated number of rounds, followed by a mission wrap up ceremony. Visit trainamericanchallenge.com/nathan-halterman. 

Duchenne is a fatal genetic disorder that slowly robs people of their muscle strength. Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) fights every single battle necessary to end Duchenne. 

PPMD demands optimal care standards and ensures every family has access to expert healthcare providers, cutting edge treatments and a community of support. The organization invests in treatments for this generation of Duchenne patients, and on research that will benefit future generations. These advocacy efforts have secured hundreds of millions of dollars in funding and won four FDA approvals.

 

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