Michael Murtaugh's Race for Recovery
In typical fashion, “Murt” is shattering his goal of raising $20,000! Let’s see where this can go to help hurting families.
Race founder, Michael Murtaugh, fought addiction and personal issues for many years until he faced what challenged him and changed his life! Each year he commits to a challenge and does the hard work to conquer it. This year on August 7, 2022. Michael will be raising funds for PAL on his Race for Recovery, a 1.6 mile swim—no wetsuit and in shackles— in temperatures below 60 degrees in shark invested water! Will you support him with a donation?
How can you help?
1. Donate to support Murtaugh’s race.
2. Ask your friends and family to support him, too.
3. Share his Race for Recovery on social media.
Race for Recovery Beneficiary:
Donations to Murtaugh’s Race for Recovery will support PAL–Parents of Addicted Loved Ones, a nonprofit organization providing resources to families as they navigate their journey with an addicted loved one.
PAL thanks you and “Murt” (pastor and founder of Life Recovery Church, Cave Creek, AZ).
ABOUT 2022 Race for Recovery
| Supporters | |||
| Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
| Jeff and Gina Ralston | 08/09/2022 | $100.00 | Dean Ziegler | 08/08/2022 | $100.00 | Carla, you would have benefitted from hearing from this great man! | Robert Gotthardt | 08/08/2022 | $50.00 | Good luck Michael, I know you have it. Thanks for all you do. | Sue Morris | 08/07/2022 | $25.00 | Thak you for what you do. | Tim Houseal | 08/06/2022 | $50.00 | Matt Gabos | 08/06/2022 | $100.00 | Good luck Murt! | Scott Umble | 08/06/2022 | $200.00 | In memory of my father; L.Nelson Umble Thank You Mike and team for all that you do for others. May God keep you in his care tomorrow and Bless you always! In His Love! | Tami Lisher | 08/06/2022 | $25.00 | Old friend and proud of you Murt. | Tommy Bundra | 08/06/2022 | $150.00 | Allentown blue collar strong and even prouder of my brother and don’t worry about shrinkage Mike it will all return to normal once your back in Stacy’s arms?☮️❤️?? | Kathryn Matt | 08/06/2022 | $50.00 | My prayers are with you! Class of 82 | Paul & Laura Kersten | 08/06/2022 | $100.00 | You are a true servant of Jesus! Thank you for all you do. Praying you have a great race, and you are used by Jesus to reach others during this event. Paul & Laura | Sue Salyers | 08/05/2022 | $50.00 | Thanks for all you do for those in our lives that are plagued with addiction and their families.. You are in my thoughts and prayers through this journey. Love Sue | Matthew Anderson | 08/05/2022 | $150.00 | Michael, my wife and I enjoyed meeting you this morning in San Francisco. Wishing you the best on the swim on Sunday. Thank you for what you do. Matt (Go Jackets!) | Sandee Brogan | 08/05/2022 | $50.00 | Dave & Lisa Watson | 08/05/2022 | $100.00 | Joseph Rumpf | 08/05/2022 | $100.00 | Great cause, happy to contribute. All the best to the participants. Go Murt ❤️?? | Matt Rocco | 08/05/2022 | $500.00 | Murt, it gives me goose bumps to see how God has used your past trials and tribulations so that you can be a mighty blessings to others. Keep fighting the good fight! | Genifer Slaski | 08/03/2022 | $25.00 | Thank you so much Murt for your friendship, prayers,strength, guidance, support, advice and love. You are the epitome of all that is good in this world. I KNOW GOD will be with you! ?♥️ | DONALD Petz | 08/03/2022 | $200.00 | 40 years after Allen High and you keep showing what you CAN be. Quite an inspiration and no doubter for “most improved” classmate and friend. | Sandy Katz | 08/03/2022 | $100.00 | I’ll be praying for you. ❤️ | Erick Krosky | 08/03/2022 | $100.00 | Proud of the work you do Murt. Best of luck this weekend, God is with you and He’s got you. Erick | Thomas Woods | 08/02/2022 | $150.00 | Michael, Can't wait to meet you Brother! Tommy | Donna Scarpulla | 08/02/2022 | $400.00 | You got this Mike! The best coach ever "Jesus" will be there right by your side as you do this race. | CRS Logistics, Inc. Scanlan | 08/01/2022 | $1,000.00 | Michael, I wish you all the best in your race! You are an amazing Man. I’m proud to call you a friend . | Frank Gergits | 07/30/2022 | $500.00 | Karen & Robert Altman | 07/29/2022 | $50.00 | Thank you so much on behalf of myself & Christopher ? For all your doing, & too take time out of everything you have going on to be such a mentor is such a blessing to me , you have no idea. not to mention we are out of state. I see it making a difference already, Thank you? Wishing you luck on your race & raising money for such a good cause!! Be safe? | Kelly May | 07/28/2022 | $50.00 | Jill Suter | 07/28/2022 | $50.00 | Wishing you a great race! Keep up the great work❤️ | Lyn Koll | 07/28/2022 | $100.00 | It is a pleasure to support your outreach to help so many find the Lord and break the chains of addiction. | Armand Evangelista | 07/28/2022 | $500.00 | Murt you are truly an inspiration to everyone you come in contact with. You make people stronger and your willingness to help is truly remarkable. Armand | Lauri Wingenroth | 07/28/2022 | $50.00 | Thank you for using your challenge to bring awareness to and support PAL. It makes a difference in many lives! | William & Barbara Hagan Fund | 07/28/2022 | $10,000.00 | Roman’s 11.11 - Did God’s people stumble and fall beyond recovery? Of course not! Praise Jesus, we can and do recover. Prayers for you Michael and for PAL. | Lisa Stout | 07/27/2022 | $50.00 | Mike, Praying for your strength, safety, determination and success!❤️ | Gordon Maybury | 07/27/2022 | $100.00 | Keith & Karalyn Kenny | 07/26/2022 | $200.00 | Thank you Mike for all that you do on behalf of others. | Mike Mehan | 07/26/2022 | $50.00 | Good luck in your swim in the Bay. Thanks for all you do. | Jim Kreitler | 07/26/2022 | $50.00 | Good luck Murt! | Michael Abraham | 07/26/2022 | $1,000.00 | Murt!! The gift that keeps on GIVING!! You become STRONGER with each passing day!! UPLIFTING those connected to you both near and far!! I don’t have enough lifetimes to THANK YOU for everything! It’s my HONOR to support you on your journey my FRIEND! | Greg and Amy Rose | 07/24/2022 | $500.00 | Good luck brother! | Kara Mack Ralston | 07/20/2022 | $50.00 | Go for it!! Thank you!! | Donna Rabenold | 07/20/2022 | $25.00 | John Wescoe | 07/20/2022 | $100.00 | Thanks for all you do to help those in need. Have a safe race and GOD bless you. | Peter Kotowski | 07/19/2022 | $25.00 | Anonymous Friend | 07/19/2022 | $100.00 | Praying for you brother! ?♀️ | Charles Kazmer | 07/13/2022 | $150.00 | God Bless you Murt! You are an inspiration! All the best and good luck! Chuck | Connor and Ajla Murtaugh | 07/13/2022 | $125.00 | I love you pops and good luck this year. | Kathy & Gary Robbins | 07/13/2022 | $200.00 | You are a true inspiration to all who struggle with addiction. Bless you for being a beacon of light in so many lives. We will be praying for you on race day! | Diana Rasar | 07/13/2022 | $300.00 | Michael Murtaugh | 07/13/2022 | $200.00 | I ask for everyone’s Prayers for a Blessed , safe , enjoyable race and that all the swimmers are protected by GOD’S Angels and complete the race safely, Amen | Charlotte Christian | 07/13/2022 | $100.00 | Bless you Michael and all those who need broken the chains of addiction !! | Gloria Valdez | 07/12/2022 | $100.00 | Daniel Bundra | 07/10/2022 | $89.11 | 89 is for mike ditka of the cowboys and 11 is for micah parsons of the cowboys, both blue collar pennsylvania tough as murt dudes---those swim classes Dad sent you to are still paying off | Tim Maron | 07/07/2022 | $100.00 | Richard Fisher | 07/07/2022 | $200.00 | Keep up the great work my friend! | The Holbrook Family | 07/07/2022 | $100.00 | We love you Uncle Mike!!! prayers for a safe and successful race. May God bless your journey and a recipient with a life changing opportunity. | Lynn Hook | 07/03/2022 | $100.00 | May you be filled with strength, endurance and joy as you safely complete your 6th Alcatraz swim! | Arlene Candella | 07/02/2022 | $25.00 | Michael Murtaugh | 06/29/2022 | $100.00 | I ask you Dear Jesus for a Blessed Race. May your Angels protect , surround , provide joy , strength, endurance and completion for ALL those Racing on 8/7/22. I love you Jesus and need you , Amen Michael Patrick Murtaugh “ Murt “ | Robbie Stephens | 06/29/2022 | $500.00 | I've supported you when you were doing crazy things I didn't agree with, now it is with great pride to support you doing crazy things to help others. God Bless you, good luck and thank you for helping those who are choosing to live a better life. | Anonymous Friend | 06/29/2022 | $500.00 | Good luck! You are an inspiration. | Sue Theisen | 06/28/2022 | $25.00 | Cynthia Counts | 06/27/2022 | $25.00 | Good luck from A-town!! | Robert Erie | 06/23/2022 | $50.00 | Good Luck Murt! | Michael Murtaugh | 06/23/2022 | $100.00 | It is such an incredible Blessing to have PAL on my side to help those who still struggle. I ask for your Prayers on Race day for a Blessed safe Race and that it’s filled with protection, joy , peace , endurance , strength and completion, Amen. Murt | Ronald Kurtz | 06/23/2022 | $100.00 | Murt, you are a great crusader! Proud to know you ! | Mike and Mary Burnidge | 06/23/2022 | $200.00 | Michael Murtaugh | 06/19/2022 | $20.00 | Thank You Jose from Southwest Airlines for your kind donation. It was great to meet you today on our flight to San Diego. Your new friend , Murt | Sharon Lappe | 06/19/2022 | $200.00 | PAL was instrumental to saving my life - I was dying of a broken heart due to my adult son's addiction. I learned hope for myself and dignity for my son. | Lisa Kunz | 06/15/2022 | $50.00 | Thank you for all your prayers and support for Travis! Prayers for a safe and successful swim! | Connie Scholler | 06/13/2022 | $100.00 | Michael, your upbeat positive attitude always put a smile on my face and you make our neighbourhood a brighter place. We’ll be there with you in spirit and cheering you on!! God bless you. ??❤️?? | Roxanne Provence | 06/11/2022 | $300.00 | Love you my faith stretcher friend. Praying that God will give you all the strength and endurance to finish the race with flying colors. | Daniel Carroll | 06/07/2022 | $100.00 | God bless you Murt! Your work is making a difference! | Joseph Chipkar | 06/07/2022 | $100.00 | You go Mike , your an inspiration to us all. Keep the faith ❤️ | Stacey Murtaugh | 06/07/2022 | $100.00 | Sending all the prayers for a blessed race!! I know you will do great and continue to give hope and help to those who need it! Love you!! ❤️ | Kim and Michelle Humphrey | 06/06/2022 | $50.00 | Go Mike! Im still working with my son Sean on what we plan to do this year - maybe next year we follow you ? | Debbie Swanson | 06/05/2022 | $100.00 | Tim & Julia Moore | 06/05/2022 | $25.00 | Best of luck Michael. Great cause. | Anonymous Friend | 06/03/2022 | $50.00 | May God continue to bless you and those you help to heal. | Bhim Mantha | 06/03/2022 | $50.00 | Michael , what you are doing is amazing ! | Adam Bellassai | 06/02/2022 | $100.00 | Thank you for being you Murt!! The world needs more hero’s like you. Good luck and happy swimming you crazy man | Ellen Hornacek | 06/02/2022 | $75.00 | Thank you for honoring those who struggle with addiction. You are amazing and I so admire your strength and love | Dana Vander Waal | 05/27/2022 | $100.00 | Brandon Nelson | 05/27/2022 | $100.00 | You are an inspiration and a true warrior Michael. It’s an honor to know you. | Robyn Boersma | 05/26/2022 | $250.00 | Bridget Montemayor | 05/26/2022 | $100.00 | Praising God for what he has placed on your heart to do. Praying for another successful event. | Willard Jones | 05/24/2022 | $250.00 | Mike Murtaugh---You are such an inspiration to us all. As a PAL, I am fully committed to you and your mission---Keep moving forward! God Bless. Sincerely, Bill Jones | Michael Murtaugh | 05/24/2022 | $250.00 | I ask you all for your Prayers. That GOD’S Angels will be with me during the Race. I ask that you Pray for the Blessings of safety, joy , strength , endurance and completion. Amen | Mosley Ogbanga | 05/19/2022 | $500.00 | We will be Praying for you Pastor Mike for your safety , strength , joy and completion. Love Pastor Mosley |
| Total | $23,784.11 | ||