named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Bucket List Program
Supports individuals with physical disabilities in fulfilling personal goals such as travel, meeting public figures, or obtaining adaptive equipment; recipients must live within three hours of Buffalo, NY.
Hearts Fundraiser
Valentine's-themed campaign selling $1 paper hearts at local businesses during January and February to raise funds and awareness.
Softball Tournament
Annual fundraising event featuring men's and co-ed divisions, serving as the organization's longest-running and largest fundraiser.
Strike Out DMD
Annual bowling fundraiser held in the spring to raise awareness and funds for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Bucket List program for individuals with Muscular DystrophyOperates a program to fulfill meaningful bucket list experiences for individuals with physical disabilities, particularly Muscular Dystrophy, over a two-year period, including travel, attending sports events, and unique personal wishes such as meeting characters or working as a mascot.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Facilitating workplace and school dress down day fundraisersSupports fundraising by organizing dress down day events at schools and workplaces, where participants make small donations in exchange for casual attire privileges.
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Adaptive Equipment Provision 1 activity
- Funding adaptive equipment and therapy for individuals with disabilitiesProvides financial support for individuals with physical disabilities to access adaptive equipment, intensive physical therapy (such as at EuroPeds), and other medical or therapeutic interventions.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Organizing annual fundraising eventsHosts recurring fundraising events including an annual softball tournament, a spring bowling event, and seasonal campaigns such as the Hearts fundraiser held in January and February, which involves selling $1 paper hearts through local businesses.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Selling merchandise to support missionSells branded merchandise including wristbands, hats, and water bottles to raise funds for the organization’s programs and awareness initiatives.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Strike Out DMD fundraising and awareness campaignOrganizes and hosts the annual "Strike Out DMD" event to raise funds and awareness for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, combining community engagement with disease education.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$0
Contributions & grants$0—
Program service revenue$0—
Investment income$0—
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$5
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$14K
Cash—
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Liabilities—
Net assets$14K
5 years on record · 2020–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- Colleen Murray — Board Member
- Eric Chiazza — Board Member
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Buffalo Gooners Partner — Hosted a fundraiser at Mes Que in support of Miles for Matty, Inc.
- Buffalo Sabres Sled Hockey Organization Partner — Colleen Murray has volunteered with the organization for nearly 13 years, and it is part of the network supporting Matt Murray's story and mission.
- Cazenovia Park Partner — Host venue for the annual softball tournament fundraiser.
- EuroPeds Partner — Collaborates to provide physical therapy services for wish recipients.
- Not specified Partner — Partners with third parties who may submit bucket list applications on behalf of individuals, provided the individual or family consents.
- PayPal Partner — Accepts payments via PayPal for tournament sponsorships.
- Tim Hortons Partner — Partners to fulfill a child's wish to work as a bagel mascot.
- Venmo Partner — Accepts payments via Venmo (@milesformatty) for tournament sponsorships.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Individual-Choice Empowerment Modelmethodology: individual_choice_modelBy allowing individuals with physical disabilities to define their own bucket list experiences, the organization produces meaningful engagement and dignity because autonomy in goal-setting fosters personal empowerment and authentic participation.
- Recurring Community Event Fundraisingmethodology: event_fundraisingBy hosting annual, large-scale community sports events, the organization sustains long-term funding and awareness because recurring participation builds community ownership and scalable donor engagement around Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
- Storytelling-Driven Awareness and Engagementmethodology: storytelling_awarenessBy sharing personal stories alongside bucket list fulfillment, the organization raises awareness and inspires action because narrative emotional resonance deepens public understanding of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and motivates support.