About Us
The Dan Cavanagh Memorial Fund is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was started by the family of the late Dan Cavanagh. Dan was a beloved citizen of Chatsworth, IL from the day he was born, St. Patrick's Day! He was a life-long fan of the Chicago White Sox and the Indy 500, a lifetime member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, and a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Sons of the American Legion and Pheasants Forever - Livingston County.
Dan passed away from a rare disease, Multiple System Atrophy, on October 11th, 2015, at the age of 65. Multiple System Atrophy, or MSA, is a terminal neurodegenerative disease that affects both men and women and strikes them in the prime of their life. It slowly and progressively takes away their abilities to walk, talk, swallow, and breathe. MSA is considered a type of parkinsonism but with more widespread effects on the brain and body.
All proceeds from The 9th Running Over MSA Event on July 6th, 2024, will benefit The Multiple System Atrophy Coalition and the $1,000 Annual Dan Cavanagh Memorial Scholarship.
Your participation and donations for the Dan Cavanagh Memorial Fund are greatly appreciated!
