Katie and Dillon are running the New York City Marathon on November 1, 2026 in memory of Katie’s mom, Janice, who proudly completed the race herself in 2002. They have set a combined fundraising goal of $11,000 to support people currently living with ALS and their families. They are running with Team ALS and for Katie and Dillon this run is deeply personal. It’s a way to honor Janice’s strength and love of running while also standing alongside those currently battling ALS. By running they hope to raise awareness for this devastating disease, support patient and families, and contribute to the fight for better treatments and ultimately a cure.

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

We joined Team ALS to push our physical limits for those who can't anymore. We want to bring hope, raise awareness and make an impact - and you can help us! Please donate, because -

Together, We End ALS!