Hi, my name is Hayes Ogletree, and on November 1st, I am running the NYC marathon with Team ALS in memory of my dear friend, Joe Hynes.

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
• Military veterans are twice as likely to be diagnosed with the disease than the general public for yet unknown reasons

I am running to support those affected by ALS, spread awareness of our cause, and fight for a cure. By partnering with ALS United Greater New York, all the funds I raise will go toward where it's needs most: vital research, community support, and patient services.

You can help me make an impact by donating above. Thank you for your support!

Together, We End ALS!