Miles for My Dad: Fighting ALS One Step at a Time

I am running for Team ALS as this is a cause that’s very close to my heart. My dad was diagnosed with ALS about 4 years ago, and he’s still fighting today as the fighter he is.

My dad has always been very athletic. Growing up he was my tennis coach, enabling me to play collegiate tennis. Being active and spending time outdoors is something we both cherish. It’s tough seeing him no longer be able to do everyday tasks we all take for granted.

He is running his own marathon everyday. Consider donating as I run on behalf of him on March 16th.

More about ALS and Team ALS:

By partnering with ALS United Greater New York, all the funds I raise will go toward where it's needed most: vital research, community support, and patient services.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease," is a progressive disease of the nervous system that affects cells in the brain and spinal cord. Presently, there is no known cure for ALS.

• Every ninety minutes, someone is diagnosed with the disease, and someone passes away from it.
• 90% of ALS cases occur without any known family history or genetic cause. The remaining 10% of ALS cases are inherited through a mutated gene with a known connection to the disease.
• 55 is the average age of onset with most people who develop ALS between the ages of 40 and 70. However, cases of the disease do occur in people in their twenties and thirties.
• ALS is 20% more common in men than women. However, with increasing age, the incidence of ALS is more equal between men and women.

Together We End ALS!