I am proud to be running with Team ALS in honor of my Grandad, David Riley, who lost his battle with ALS. I run to celebrate his memory, support everyone affected by this devastating disease, raise awareness, and help fund the search for a cure.

By partnering with ALS United Greater New York, every dollar I raise goes where it is needed most-supporting groundbreaking research, providing essential patient and family services, and strengthening community programs for those living with ALS.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. There is currently no cure.

Here are a few facts that highlight why this cause matters so much:

• Every 90 minutes, someone is diagnosed with ALS-and someone else loses their life to the disease.
• Approximately 90% of ALS cases occur without a 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.
• The average age of onset is 55, with most diagnoses occurring between ages 40 and 70, although ALS can affect people in their 20s and 30s.
• ALS is about 20% more common in men than women, though the difference decreases with age.
• Military veterans are twice as likely to develop ALS as the general population, for reasons that are still not fully understood.

I joined Team ALS to push my physical limits for those who no longer can. Every mile I run is for my Grandad, for families facing this disease today, and for the hope that one day no one will have to hear an ALS diagnosis.

Your support can make a real difference. Whether you donate, share my fundraising page, or help spread awareness, you are joining the fight against ALS.

Thank you for supporting this cause with me.

Together, We End ALS!