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Help John raise money

For participating in 2023 DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend

My Story…

I am running again this year because my brother Luke has been diagnosed with ALS.  He is doing well.  He lives his life as if dealing with ALS on both a personal and a community level were simply his current employment.  And Luke was always the hardest worker on the team or in the company -- usually unsung but always full on.  So I am trying to put in a little effort as well.  And I hope you will support me to the extent that you can.  Thanks.  John

The photo is of Luke and me at the Johnstown ALS Walk in July.  He is wearing a neck brace that he made for himself out of pvc pipe and some cloth for a headband.  The under-the-chin type of braces limited his range of motion too much for his liking.  That's my brother.

Description

The ALS Association Western Pennsylvania Chapter and Team Challenge ALS are running in honor of those currently living with ALS and in remembrance of those we have lost to the disease. The funds raised by our team provide help and hope to those living with ALS by supporting local patient care, advocacy, and global research to find treatments and a cure for this always fatal disease.

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Feb 17 Laura Kelly Go get ‘em, Uncle John! Undisclosed amount
Feb 17 Adam, Liz, Andrew, and Matthew Kelly $107.35
Feb 17 Tim and Wendy Hoy Best wishes to Luke, and I hope he dances as well as his little brother. $100.00
Feb 17 Vera Kanova I hope your brother continues to do well and defy ALS. $54.10
Feb 17 Mike Zink $107.35
Feb 16 Paul McCaffrey $107.35
Feb 16 Sonny Great to see you at it again this year. Good luck. Praying for a great turn out and very successful fundraiser. Undisclosed amount
Feb 16 Jennifer Rash Hoping that someday they'll be a cure. Undisclosed amount
Feb 16 Donna Kraynak You can do it John!! $107.35
Feb 16 Anonymous Good luck with the run! Jim $54.10