Every year, skiers on Team ALS go to the American Birkebeiner (the premier cross-country ski race in North America) in honor of John Jaeckel, who is living with ALS, and all other Wisconsin residents battling the disease.

There is no cost for skiers to participate, we request that Team ALS members raise at least $1000 toward the cause.

The 2021 Alabama Walk to Defeat ALS Walk Kickoff Event was held on Thursday, August 12 at 5:30 PM.

Thank you to all of our speakers and attendees who share their stories. If you were unable to join us, catch up here:

2021 Walk Kickoff Celebration

This year the ALABAMA Statewide Walk to Defeat ALS will be Virtual or a Walk where you are event, but you will register your team for the area closest to where you live:

As a member of Team ALS, you won’t just be competing on the Birkie course. We also ask that you help out on the fundraising trail. Because every dollar raised to help fight ALS gets us another step closer to finding a cure.

We request that Team ALS members raise at least $500 toward the cause. Raise $1,000 and you'll earn a Team ALS ski suit.