The ALS Association, MN/ND/SD Chapter

ALS Sucks / Marathons Suck

This August 31st I’ll be walking/running 26.2 miles with a weighted vest on.

Completely unsanctioned. Just out for a stroll with nothing but memories.

I hope you all realize I’d MUCH rather be doing this without having to mention anything publicly. Because that’s the way Mary would have done it. But, if I can use this experience as a way to shine a light on ALS, to donate, to create more space for love and remind you to spend those precious moments with those around you - well I feel like I should probably capitalize on that.

So if you feel like donating, joinging me for a mile or two, just wishing me well, dropping off water and power bars, or even if this just inspires you to go out for a long walk and call someone you love - then do it.

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I could imagine that any day living with ALS feels like doing a Marathon with a weighted vest.

My dear Aunt Mary was truly a saint. Always there for us kids. Always praying for our safety. Always giving her time, effort, thoughts, and (even into my 30’s) birthday money.

I always thought she was one of the strongest people I knew. Seeing her battle not only with Parkinson’s but eventually ALS confirmed it. She was tough as nails.

Mary ran a marathon way-back-when and always kept the poster up at her house. I don’t think she realized it, but it always made me want to run one just to have something more to talk with her about.

Unfortunately I absolutely hate running. Despise it like no other.

But, if someone can struggle and suffer the way she (and MANY more) did/do then I think doing a marathon would be only a fraction of that.

That’s what brings me to this adventure.

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Join me in making a difference! Donations will benefit The ALS Association, MN/ND/SD Chapter, and any donation will surely make an impact.

Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so so so much to me as well as many other individuals and families.

More information about The ALS Association, MN/ND/SD Chapter:

Our mission is to discover treatments and a cure for ALS, and to serve, advocate for, and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest.

Our mission is to discover treatments and a cure for ALS, and to serve, advocate for, and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest.Hi friends, join me in making a difference by supporting a good cause! I'm raising money for The ALS Association, MN/ND/SD Chapter and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

Tanya was diagnosed with ALS a couple years ago. A mother of four boys and grandma of 4, she worked hard and managed to care for us all working full time. Her husband Richard and son Josh cared for her though her struggle. She still wanted to be the care giver and stay independent. The MN/ND ALS Association helped her so much with donating of equipment that could help her function in her day to day life. Things like wheel chairs communication devices, really made a difference. She decided to help others and help fight this horrible disease by donating her body to research. She struggled through the nightmare that is ALS she fought till her body wouldn't let her fight anymore. Her wish was for her to help other people with same disease.We are setting this up in her name to honor our beautiful mother and beloved wife.