David Ferber

OUR TEAM

David Ferber

Vice Chairman of the Board

In late 2013, I learned that a guy (James Raffone) I knew from the gym was on a mission to save his son Jamesy's life. 


Being a dad myself, I knew I needed to get involved and see how I can help my new friend. I had to ask myself, “If this was my child, what would I do?” I really got to know Jim and learn more about this devastating disease called Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, over several hours doing a Spartan Beast race in 2014. It was at that race that Jim invited my wife and I to run the NYC Marathon for JAR of Hope later that year. Without hesitation we accepted that challenge and became part of the fight against Duchenne and part of the JAR of Hope family.

Since that time, I have become part of the JAR of Hope Board, helped to raise tens of thousands of dollars, run 5 NYC Marathons, several Ultra marathons and dozens of other races & events as part of Team Jamesy. I have seen the progress and amazing things that can be accomplished when good people come together with a common goal. I am so grateful to all my family and friends that have supported me on this journey. I will continue to be in this fight until we find a cure for Duchenne!


It was at that race that Jim invited my wife and I to run the NYC Marathon for JAR of Hope later that year. Without hesitation we accepted that challenge and became part of the fight against Duchenne and part of the JAR of Hope family. Since that time, I have become part of the JAR of Hope Board, helped to raise tens of thousands of dollars, run 5 NYC Marathons, several Ultra marathons and dozens of other races & events as part of Team Jamesy. I have seen the progress and amazing things that can be accomplished when good people come together with a common goal. I am so grateful to all my family and friends that have supported me on this journey. I will continue to be in this fight until we find a cure for Duchenne!

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