Bob Landman
The Myositis Empower Walk was created in loving memory of Bob Landman by his family to help Myositis Support and Understanding continue with its important patient-centered work. Bob was more than dermatomyositis. Read and learn more about Bob and the Landman family and their story.
Why did you create the Myositis Empower Walk?
The Myositis Empower Walk was created to inspire and uplift the myositis community. With the help of supporters and community members, we will raise awareness for these invisible illnesses, so patients can receive quicker diagnosis and treatment plans by medical providers. Our goal is to make every single Myositis Warrior and their care partner(s) feel empowered, valued, and hopeful. As the signature fundraising event for MSU, the Myositis Empower Walk continues to advocate and raise funds to support their mission, financial aid programs, and medical research.
Empower Hour
Lauren and Jenna Landman, creators of the Myositis Empower Walk, joined MSU Founder and President, Jerry Williams, for an intimate discussion about their dad’s journey, and his subsequent death shortly after being diagnosed with the rare disease dermatomyositis. We talk about their healing through finding Myositis Support and Understanding (MSU) and in creating the Myositis Empower Walk in loving memory of Bob Landman. Watch and learn more about this loving, compassionate family and the amazing work they are doing!
“The Myositis Empower Walk is about community-building – in person or via interactive live stream – to have fun and get moving while we work together to raise money to continue on our mission to improve the lives of and empower those fighting myositis. It’s beautiful, all in loving memory of Bob Landman.”
Jerry Williams
Founder and President
Myositis Support and Understanding (MSU)