Cure Within Reach Gala

May 3, 2025

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Cure Within Reach Gala, a premier event dedicated to advancing research, advocacy, and care for individuals affected by MPS. Hosted in partnership with Project Alive and the Muenzer MPS Research and Treatment Center.

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About the Gala

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Cure Within Reach Gala, a premier event dedicated to advancing research, advocacy, and care for individuals affected by MPS. Hosted at the prestigious Carolina Club in Chapel Hill, NC, this special night will bring together supporters, advocates, and leading experts in the field to fuel hope and progress.

Guests will enjoy an elegant cocktail reception, dinner, and both live and silent auctions, as well as an inspiring keynote address by Mark Dant. Proceeds from this event will directly support Project Alive and the Muenzer MPS Research and Treatment Center, helping to fund cutting-edge research, critical advocacy efforts, clinical care advancements, and essential support services for MPS families.

Together, we are bringing a cure within reach.

Keynote Speaker

We’re thrilled to announce that Mark Dant, Founder of The Ryan Foundation and rare disease trailblazer, will be the keynote speaker at the Cure Within Reach Gala.
From a bake sale to global impact, Mark’s family journey led to the development of the first treatment for MPS I—changing lives around the world. His son, Ryan, is the longest MPS I ERT treated person in the world. His inspiring advocacy has shaped public policy, research, and hope for rare disease families everywhere.

Mark Dant is the former Board Chair of the DC based EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases, a science-based advocacy organization dedicated to accelerating biotech innovations for rare disease treatments through science-driven public policy. Mark is also the founder and Executive Director of the Ryan Foundation and former President and CEO of the National MPS Society. Mark’s family’s journey has been documented on CBS 60 Minutes, CNN, Biography Magazine, Readers Digest in 13 languages around the world, Golf Digest, and numerous news outlets globally.

Date & Time

May 3, 2025

5:00-9:00 pm

Location

Carolina Club

150 Stadium Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Parking is available at the Ram's Head Parking Garage at 330 Ridge Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 from 4:30-10:30 pm.

Dress Code

Black tie optional.

Tickets

Tickets are available in both single admission and tables of 8. Tickets include a cocktail reception and a gourmet dinner for each guest.