D-Shee by the Sea – Walk & Stroll to Support CRPS Awareness

My name is Daniel Sheehan, and I am writing to share my personal journey with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS).

In June of 2020, after a series of surgeries following injuries I sustained while playing college football, I developed CRPS, a condition often referred to as the most painful chronic illness known to modern medicine. It’s a disease that rewires the nervous system, often turning even the lightest touch into burning, unbearable pain. It changed everything—my body, my future, and my daily reality.

Living with CRPS is a constant battle, one that’s invisible to most and misunderstood by many. But I refuse to let it define me in silence. That’s why I’m partnering with RSDSA—to help raise awareness, support groundbreaking research, and ensure that others facing this illness don’t feel alone, dismissed, or hopeless.

This event isn’t just about fundraising—though every dollar helps move us closer to better treatments and, someday, a cure. It’s about making CRPS visible, honoring the strength of those who live with it every day, and showing the world what it means to fight for your life, even when no one can see the battle.

Together, we can shine a light on this condition, support those living with it, and remind each other that even in the darkest pain, there is hope for a better life.

Let’s ride the wave of change together!

Event Details

• Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025
• Agenda: Registration: 10:00 AM | Stroll Begins: 11:00 AM
• Registration: $30 for adults | $15 for children 3-12 | Children under 2 are free
• Location: The Ocean City, NJ Boardwalk between 4th and 5th St. (400 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ 08226)

This event is NOT a race! In fact, it’s all about enjoying each other’s company, learning from one another, spreading awareness, and raising funds for RSDSA —our cause!