ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. The disease robs people of the ability to walk, talk and even blink an eye. It traps them inside a body they no longer can control and ultimately prevents them from breathing as it takes their life. People with ALS lose the power to use their legs, hold someone close, and say, “I love you,” before their bodies gradually shut down. . From onset to diagnosis, life expectancy is 2 – 5 years.
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.
Manis Mullarkey I Jane Ann Mullarkey I Cavy Brennan I Kate Brennan I Kate Drakulic
Anyone who knows this group knows two things to be true...
They love to run.
They are passionate about finding a cure for ALS.
On Saturday, October 23, these cousins will run the Door County Fall 50 relay race as a team combining their love for running to raise awareness and funds to support the ALS Association Wisconsin Chapter.
To register, please contact Kyle Kennedy at kkennedy@tmacmail.com. Your $150 includes 18 holes plus cart, event golf shirt, on-course games, food, open bar, and prizes! Deadline for registering is August 30th.