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2020 Largest TEAMS to raise awareness

Largest International Team
Team Rufus - Australia (Tied)
Largest International Team
Team JippeDM - Netherlands (Tied)
Largest Rescue Team
Team AZCCR - Arizona Cactus Corgi Rescue
USA - Purple Division Largest Team
Team LIVE LIKE PACO
Largest Team 2019
Team Sadie's Squad
Largest Advocacy Team
Team Sacramento Corgi Pack
USA - White Division Largest Team
Team PATCH ROBERT
USA - White Division 1st Runner-up
Team SIMON
USA - Purple Division 1st Runner-Up
Team MAGADOASH
University Largest Team
Team Tarleton State University - Department of Communication Studies
  • USA - Purple Division 1st Runner-Up
Team MAGADOASH
  • University Largest Team
Team Tarleton State University - Department of Communication Studies
  • Largest International Team
Team Rufus - Australia (Tied)
  • Largest International Team
Team JippeDM - Netherlands (Tied)
  • Largest Rescue Team
Team AZCCR - Arizona Cactus Corgi Rescue
  • USA - Purple Division Largest Team
Team LIVE LIKE PACO
  • Largest Team 2019
Team Sadie's Squad
  • Largest Advocacy Team
Team Sacramento Corgi Pack
  • USA - White Division Largest Team
Team PATCH ROBERT
  • USA - White Division 1st Runner-up
Team SIMON
  • USA - Purple Division 1st Runner-Up
Team MAGADOASH
  • University Largest Team
Team Tarleton State University - Department of Communication Studies
  • Largest International Team
Team Rufus - Australia (Tied)
  • Largest International Team
Team JippeDM - Netherlands (Tied)

Congratulations 2020 Winners

2020 DM WARRIOR TEAMS

TEAM DENBY

WESSON's WALKERS

WESSON's WALKERS

Team Denby never gives up, never looks back. We Corgi On, Corgi Strong!

WESSON's WALKERS

WESSON's WALKERS

WESSON's WALKERS

Wesson, a handsome 

Chesapeake Bay Retriever that represented #ShadeOutDM at the Tarleton Service Day walk in 2019

TEAM KC

WESSON's WALKERS

TEAM JippeDM (Netherlands)

KC, known for her collection of sunnies

(hence the name SHADE OUT DM) proudly  rode her wheels for nearly 3 years & continues to pioneer our efforts to #ShadeOutDM

TEAM JippeDM (Netherlands)

TEAM JippeDM (Netherlands)

TEAM JippeDM (Netherlands)

Jippe lives in the Netherlands & is demonstrating how to be brave in France too!

TEAM Tuff & Cinch

TEAM JippeDM (Netherlands)

TEAM YOGI (Canada)

 Both Tuff & Cinch took the DM journey like true Corgi Warriors!

TEAM YOGI (Canada)

TEAM JippeDM (Netherlands)

TEAM YOGI (Canada)

Yogi, a beautiful Bernese Mountain Dog that bravely took the journey in CANADA

TEAM KAIDEN

TEAM Maggie & Bryn (both DM Warriors)

TEAM Maggie & Bryn (both DM Warriors)

 Kaiden, a Handsome Boxer that is showing us his courage & determination!  

TEAM Maggie & Bryn (both DM Warriors)

TEAM Maggie & Bryn (both DM Warriors)

TEAM Maggie & Bryn (both DM Warriors)

 We are walking to honor the memory of our first two corgis, Maggie and Bryn, who succumbed to this devastating disease just four months apart 

TEAM TEDDY

TEAM Maggie & Bryn (both DM Warriors)

TEAM TEDDY

In honor of our strong and proud warriors who fought and lost the battle with DM

TEAM BEANS

TEAM TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY

TEAM TEDDY

We will never forget those who have passed from DM, including our patriarch Beans.

TEAM TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY

TEAM TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY

TEAM TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY

Tarleton Students & Staff will register here since their 2020 Service Day Walk got cancelled due to COVID

TEAM SHIPPO

TEAM TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY

TEAM TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY

Shippo led the CorgiShire Chronicles thru his DM journey with Strength & Courage

TEAM Sir Boudreux James

TEAM Sir Boudreux James

TEAM Sir Boudreux James

Boudreux taught us about graciously, humbly accepting our care. The lesson? There is no shame in needing help from people who love us; it gives them a chance to express that love in a different way that might actually be fuller and more honest. In the long run, our humility in accepting help from others may assist in their salvation too. 

TEAM EMMA

TEAM Sir Boudreux James

TEAM Sir Boudreux James

Our Team is spreading the word about DM in memory of our beautiful girl Emma the Corgi  #EmmaStrong  

TEAM Patch Robert

TEAM Sir Boudreux James

Corgi Nation's TEAM Karma

  Patch Robert is such an inspiration. He never lets anything stop him not even this terrible disease. He lives each day to the fullest as we all should. He has changed my life. Let's help #ShadeOutDM!  

Corgi Nation's TEAM Karma

Corgi Nation's TEAM Karma

Corgi Nation's TEAM Karma

 Our Karma was diagnosed with DM some years ago. After she passed away, we have become active members in spreading awareness, finding a cure and prevention. ❤️ 

TEAM Cardi

Corgi Nation's TEAM Karma

TEAM Riley's Runners

Team Cardi is for the Cardigan Corgis showin support to #ShadeOutDM for their friends!

TEAM Riley's Runners

Corgi Nation's TEAM Karma

TEAM Riley's Runners

On Riley's 9 month Anniversary at the bridge, We will WALK in Loving Memory of our Riley who we lost to this disease on Feb. 21, 2020

TEAM Tag A Long

TEAM Cinnamon “Totes” Crunch

 Because Tag A Long changed the world for me, I owe it to her to change the world for others. 

TEAM Cinnamon “Totes” Crunch

TEAM Cinnamon “Totes” Crunch

 Miss Totes aka Tottie will always hold a special place in our hearts 

TEAM Jake's Journey

  We continue to fight to end DM, so others don't have to go through the heartbreak we are living.

TEAM Roscoe Bojangles

TEAM Arizona Cactus Corgi Rescue (AZCCR)

Our Team has a passion to raise more Awareness about DM, in memory of my BEST boy Roscoe.

TEAM Arizona Cactus Corgi Rescue (AZCCR)

TEAM Arizona Cactus Corgi Rescue (AZCCR)

TEAM Arizona Cactus Corgi Rescue (AZCCR)

AZCCR has accepted & loved many DM babies till the end... This disease needs to STOP so we will join forces & continue to raise awareness to educate more people about this horrid disease 

Team Kosa the Lion Hearted

TEAM Arizona Cactus Corgi Rescue (AZCCR)

TEAM Arizona Cactus Corgi Rescue (AZCCR)

 "Dog spelled backwards is God... Every one of these babies are God's warriors" 

Team Jasper Islington

Team Jasper Islington

Team Jasper Islington

Jasper is living with DM one day at a time and focused on raising awareness by sharing his experiences. #AintNobodyGotTimeForDM 

TEAM LINK 2020

Team Jasper Islington

Team Jasper Islington

 Link & his sister Luna

These low-riders are "Racing" to spread awareness about DM! 

Caryn's Dancing Corgis

Team Jasper Islington

Caryn's Dancing Corgis

10 straight years of DM with all 3 of our precious corgis was devastating

NO DM Testing = Animal Abuse

TEAM RUFUS (Australia)

TEAM RUFUS (Australia)

Caryn's Dancing Corgis

Team Rufus, Known for pure determination!

Mindful Dog Mom Team

TEAM RUFUS (Australia)

Mindful Dog Mom Team

Our Winston was a DM Warrior... so our mission is to make pet lives better through education, support and referral  

TEAM BUBBAS

TEAM RUFUS (Australia)

Mindful Dog Mom Team

In remembrance of the toughest lil dawg with the biggest heart! 

TEAM Ellie’s Exquisite Friends

TEAM Ellie’s Exquisite Friends

TEAM Ellie’s Exquisite Friends

Ellie is the sweetest girl and has been struggling lately. She’s here to be proud and represent her family corgi community and let everyone know how much she loves her friends and family!  

TEAM JACK

TEAM Ellie’s Exquisite Friends

TEAM Ellie’s Exquisite Friends

Jack, a Handsome Shepherd Mix that is showing us his courage & determination!   

LIVE LIKE PACO TEAM

TEAM Ellie’s Exquisite Friends

LIVE LIKE PACO TEAM

 @PacoKaz a brave American Eskimo boy who battled DM and cancer for 2 years while going on so many adventures but recently passed on 9/30/20.  Friends let’s make him proud and make sure we #livelikepaco 

TEAM CECIL

TEAM CHERRY COLA (United Kingdom)

LIVE LIKE PACO TEAM

"Courage on wheels"

We are spreading the word about DM in honor of my BEST girl Cecil!

TEAM CHERRY COLA (United Kingdom)

TEAM CHERRY COLA (United Kingdom)

TEAM CHERRY COLA (United Kingdom)

Cherry Cola, a beautiful German Shepherd girl that showed us her love & strength the whole way thru her DM journey in the United Kingdom   

TEAM TYSON

TEAM CHERRY COLA (United Kingdom)

TEAM CHERRY COLA (United Kingdom)

 Tyson, a handsome 10.5 year young Boxer boy that loves peanut butter, ice cream & his tennis balls! He loves riding his wheels while wearing his rollerskates & truly shows us his Tenacity thru this journey

Lady Lulubelle Marie Sines

Lady Lulubelle Marie Sines

Lady Lulubelle Marie Sines

In honor of our Beautiful Lady Lulu.    

TEAM Loki Pokey

Lady Lulubelle Marie Sines

Lady Lulubelle Marie Sines

 In honor of our gorgeous German Shepherd "Loki Pokey" 

we're Standing Strong Against DM 

TEAM MAGADOASH

Lady Lulubelle Marie Sines

TEAM MAGADOASH

Maggie has shown grace and courage throughout her life.  Although nearing the end of her journey with DM we love her more than ever.  

TEAM EINSTEIN

The Fabulous Flying Circus Corgi (TEAM SIMON)

TEAM MAGADOASH

 In loving memory of our special boy Einstein,  Fighting DM one awesome set of wheels and the zoomies at a time.

TEAM SASSY & BUDDY

The Fabulous Flying Circus Corgi (TEAM SIMON)

The Fabulous Flying Circus Corgi (TEAM SIMON)

Sassy courageously took the DM journey first but Buddy the wonder pup was soon to follow... We WALK in loving memory of these two sweethearts!

The Fabulous Flying Circus Corgi (TEAM SIMON)

The Fabulous Flying Circus Corgi (TEAM SIMON)

The Fabulous Flying Circus Corgi (TEAM SIMON)

3 years & 4 months into his DM journey, Super Simon shows us his determination as much as he did in the Agility world! 

Kato's Warriors

THE BUZZ TEAM (Australia)

THE BUZZ TEAM (Australia)

In honor of Kato and all the other dogs out there fighting DM. Our WALK today is dedicated to you! 

THE BUZZ TEAM (Australia)

THE BUZZ TEAM (Australia)

THE BUZZ TEAM (Australia)

Diagnosed with DM, Buzz is supported by Tober and Lucy in Australia.

TEAM ROCKY (Taiwan)

THE BUZZ TEAM (Australia)

TEAM ROCKY (Taiwan)

Rocky, a brave and adorable 14.5 years old DM warrior who lives in Taiwan. DM is very new to Taiwanese. We need to raise awareness all over the world about this terrible disease.   

Kali's Crew

TEAM Henry Duke of Grimsby

TEAM ROCKY (Taiwan)

 Sweet Kali the Boxer was diagnosed with DM about 6 months ago... Join our Crew to show your support. 

TEAM Henry Duke of Grimsby

TEAM Henry Duke of Grimsby

TEAM Henry Duke of Grimsby

 Henry the corgi and Beth Kelpi x.  My team and I walk the 5K’s to help others.  

TEAM MAC

TEAM Henry Duke of Grimsby

TEAM Henry Duke of Grimsby

My Mac struggled with DM for three years before I helped him cross the bridge. I knew nothing about DM, and my veterinarian knew little. I felt totally alone in our struggle. 

People need to know.  

Mission Cupid

TEAM CorgiMaude

Mission Cupid

 Mission Cupids headed by Coran and Angel Dukie is a small foundation set up in memory of their daddy Chris Whelan who passed away in 2016. 

SADIE's SQUAD

TEAM CorgiMaude

Mission Cupid

Sadie's Squad won the title "Largest Virtual Team" at the 2019 RACE to #ShadeOutDM, we are so grateful Sweet Sadie is still here to lead the way again this year! 

TEAM CorgiMaude

TEAM CorgiMaude

TEAM CorgiMaude

Maude didn't let DM stop her from living her life fearlessly and joyfully. She embodied being "corgi strong". 

TEAM YOSHI

TEAM DB's Rustic Iron

TEAM CorgiMaude

In memory of our boy Yoshi, so we can prevent anyone else from having to watch our precious babies quality of life needlessly fade away  

TEAM DB's Rustic Iron

TEAM DB's Rustic Iron

TEAM DB's Rustic Iron

 Energetic group of “three amigas” who would like to help bring much awareness to this awful disease so no other fur babies have to suffer 

TEAM Taffy & Toby

TEAM DB's Rustic Iron

TEAM DB's Rustic Iron

In memory of Taffy & Toby (both DM Warriors), I want to #ShadeOutDM so I could have had more years with my rescues 

TEAM Bandit's Buddies

 Team Bandit’s Buddies.  Racing to spread awareness of DM and the Bandit’s BandAid medical and cart programs.    

TEAM Buddy the Four Paw Drive Corgi

Buddy is still showing us his Corgeous Smile & determined to Corgi'On Corgi'Strong

TEAM Toby & Becky

TEAM Ollie's Trolly

 This is so important to stop the casual breeding of untested dogs! I've had two amazing corgis ... both Becky & Toby had DM.  We will be out walking for our babies!

TEAM Ollie's Trolly

Team Sunshine Corgi Rescue

TEAM Ollie's Trolly

My Ollie suffered from this horrible ailment, we're participating for our heros with DM.

TEAM ANNABELLE

Team Sunshine Corgi Rescue

Team Sunshine Corgi Rescue

 Twelve year old Annabelle is one year into her DM journey and the strongest (and sassiest) lady you'll ever meet!

Team Sunshine Corgi Rescue

Team Sunshine Corgi Rescue

Team Sunshine Corgi Rescue

Dedicated to offering a second chance to corgis In need and raising awareness for DM. 

TEAM DESMOND

Desmond is 10 years old, and was diagnosed with DM in January 2020. He continues to be so brave and strong, despite DM and losing an eye to cancer. #ShadeOutDM 

Team Corgi Eve

Eve and I are racing to shade out DM to bring awareness of this preventable disease and help fund research to combat it. 

TEAM RUSTY

Team Jordy the Corgi

We walk in memory of My best friend Rusty (diagnosed in Sept.2016 & succumbed to DM in July of 2019) 

Team Jordy the Corgi

Team Cure4DM Foundation

Team Jordy the Corgi

 Team Jordy for our 2nd Year in the RACE to #ShadeOutDM

Team Cure4DM Foundation

Team Cure4DM Foundation

Team Cure4DM Foundation

We're Still in the Fight for a Cure for DM Dogs Everywhere   

Team Skadi (CANADA)

Team Cure4DM Foundation

Team Cure4DM Foundation

Skadi was diagnosed with DM a year ago. We’re walking for him and all the other sweet pups who don’t deserve this illness.

Team Tillers

TEAM HEIKA (United Kingdom)

TEAM HEIKA (United Kingdom)

Tilly carried us everyday of her life and when her legs gave out, we carried her. Watching DM take her legs was hard but we wouldn't let it take her joy. 

TEAM HEIKA (United Kingdom)

TEAM HEIKA (United Kingdom)

TEAM HEIKA (United Kingdom)

Heika developed DM at the age of 10. 

If it is possible to eradicate DM, which it is, than humans should do everything in their power to achieve that. 

We run for Bruno

TEAM HEIKA (United Kingdom)

TEAM Tilly (United Kingdom)

 Our Beautiful boy Bruno just became our 

angel yesterday so we run for Bruno 

TEAM Tilly (United Kingdom)

TEAM Tilly (United Kingdom)

TEAM Tilly (United Kingdom)

 Coming Soon. 

Sacramento Corgi Pack

TEAM Tilly (United Kingdom)

TEAM RUBY (United Kingdom)

Sadly it is a debilitating disease that many of our members have had first hand experience with. We feel it is important to help in any way educate owners and support corgis and all breeds that fall victim of DM. 

We are ready to help #Shade out DM 

TEAM RUBY (United Kingdom)

TEAM Tilly (United Kingdom)

TEAM RUBY (United Kingdom)

Every dog suffering with DM was only one decision away from a better a life - testing and responsible breeding is the right decision.  

TEAM OLIVE

Cardigan Welsh Corgi Health Foundation Team

Team Sir Cedric

 It’s important to Team Olive that DM be "shaded out" because dogs deserve to live every day to the fullest!

Team Sir Cedric

Cardigan Welsh Corgi Health Foundation Team

Team Sir Cedric

 Team Sir Cedric wants to educate and eradicate DM for all his corgi friends 

Cardigan Welsh Corgi Health Foundation Team

Cardigan Welsh Corgi Health Foundation Team

Cardigan Welsh Corgi Health Foundation Team

Promoting research, and testing so future generations can become DM free.

Team Barry Buddy

Team Barry Buddy

Cardigan Welsh Corgi Health Foundation Team

In honor of Barry, my heart dog, a rescue corgi that was an unlikely agility success and the love of my life. He fought DM and a meningioma (brain tumor) valiantly but lost his battle at age 11 in February, 2019. I know he would love to be remembered and to help shade out this terrible disease. 

TEAM DEUCE

Team Barry Buddy

Team Babycakes

Deuce makes friends wherever he goes and tells everyone to give a woof about stopping DM. 

Team Babycakes

Team Barry Buddy

Team Babycakes

When we bring a fur baby to our families, we know they will be loving, loyal and nothing but positive energy in our lives. In the back of our minds, we know maybe 10 to 15 years of happiness before we start to think of their decline. DM takes time from you and your baby to enjoy their positive energy.  They are fighters and they make you stronger.  This disease needs to be Shaded Out. We walk in honor of our precious Angel Abby (aka babycakes).

TEAM BUFFY

Rowe Corgi Team

TEAM BUFFY

 (Coming Soon)

Bark Team 6

Rowe Corgi Team

TEAM BUFFY

(Coming Soon)

Rowe Corgi Team

Rowe Corgi Team

TEAM Wheely Jack

(Coming Soon)

TEAM Wheely Jack

TEAM Wheely Jack

We are walking to #ShadeOutDM because Wheely Jack never gave up and we will never give up on fighting for him and all of the other corgis who have been impacted by this tragic disease.

TEAM FRANK

Frank does not have DM but we are coming to support all the DM Warriors! 

TEAM Greedy

 This is my "Greedo" who tends to get the name Greedy. I was very excited to go to a place where someone might have some information for me and my baby Greedy 

2020 RACE TEAMS of our brave DM warriors

    2020 RACE to #ShadeOutDM Videos

    2020 RACE to #ShadeOutDM (part 1)

      2020 RACE at your Own PACE to #ShadeOutDM was 100% virtual due to COVID. This was our 2nd annual RACE to #ShadeOutDM that spread like wildfire to raise awareness about Degenerative Myelopathy that affects over 100 breeds of dogs! 

    2020 RACE to #ShadeOutDM (part 2)

    2020 RACE to #ShadeOutDM (part 3)

    #ShadeOutDM "This is my FIGHT SONG"

    RACE to #ShadeOutDM "this is my fight song" to raise awareness about Degenerative Myelopathy!

    2019 RACE At Your Own Pace to #ShadeOutDM

    Largest TEAMS to raise awareness in 2019

    Largest Team 2019
Team Sadie's Squad
    University Largest Team
Team Tarleton State University - Department of Communication Studies
    Largest Rescue Team
Team AZCCR - Arizona Cactus Corgi Rescue
    • Largest Rescue Team
Team AZCCR - Arizona Cactus Corgi Rescue
    • Largest Team 2019
Team Sadie's Squad
    • University Largest Team
Team Tarleton State University - Department of Communication Studies
    • Largest Rescue Team
Team AZCCR - Arizona Cactus Corgi Rescue

    Congratulations 2019 Winners

    2019 RACE TEAMS of our brave DM warriors

      2019 Race at your own pace to #Shadeoutdm photo gallery

        2019 RACE to #ShadeOutDM Video & Support to Defeat ALS video

        2019 RACE to #ShadeOutDM (part 1)

         2019 RACE at your Own PACE to #ShadeOutDM was both virtual and in person in Texas. This was our first annual RACE to #ShadeOutDM that spread like wildfire to raise awareness about Degenerative Myelopathy that affects over 100 breeds of dogs! 

        2019 RACE to #ShadeOutDM (part 2)

        2019 RACE to #ShadeOutDM (part 3)

         

        Join our #ShadeOutDM Team at the next Defeat ALS WALK

         ShadeOutDM Supports the Defeat ALS campaign annually since DM is the Canine version of ALS and the DM dog studies contribute to the human ALS studies for more research! 

        See more pics & videos of our past Events & "RACE to #ShadeOutDM"

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