Our Mission
Rowe’s Research Runners (RRR) raises funds, builds awareness, and fosters connection for people living with ME/CFS, dysautonomia, long COVID, and related illnesses.
RRR began with Emily Steffensmeier’s wish to give back to Dr. Peter Rowe — the physician who helped her go from bedridden to living a fuller life. What started as a birthday fundraiser grew into Rowe’s Research Runners in 2017, in partnership with Johns Hopkins Children’s Center.
Dr. Rowe has dedicated his career to caring for and advocating for patients with ME/CFS, dysautonomia, and related conditions. Supporting his research helps improve the lives of thousands of patients and families.
Emily’s 24-year journey with these conditions inspires her to use her story to drive change and fuel hope through research.
Why it Matters
3.3 million
U.S. adults had ME/CFS in 2021-2022
75 %
Of ME/CFS patients are unable to work
70 million
People worldwide suffer from some form of dysautonomia.
Our Mission
Rowe’s Research Runners (RRR) raises funds, builds awareness, and fosters connection for people living with ME/CFS, dysautonomia, long COVID, and related illnesses.
RRR began with Emily Steffensmeier’s wish to give back to Dr. Peter Rowe — the physician who helped her go from bedridden to living a fuller life. What started as a birthday fundraiser grew into Rowe’s Research Runners in 2017, in partnership with Johns Hopkins Children’s Center.
Dr. Rowe has dedicated his career to caring for and advocating for patients with ME/CFS, dysautonomia, and related conditions. Supporting his research helps improve the lives of thousands of patients and families.
Emily’s 24-year journey with these conditions inspires her to use her story to drive change and fuel hope through research.
Rowe's Research Runners
© 2025 by Rowe's Research Runners.
© 2025 by Rowe's Research Runners.