7th Annual
Run for ALD, Cure the Boys!
Nov. 18th, 2023
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Knockout ALD is proud to present our 7th Annual Run for ALD, Cure the Boys, a 5K/1 mile run/walk homegrown event, (with a virtual option!) the only one of its kind in the St. Louis area that raises awareness and funds for adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). ALD is a very progressive rare disease that affects about 1 in 17,000 boys, many of whom suffer severe neurological symptoms that often result in death if undiagnosed and not treated very early. Our event is inspired by the vision of our son Nicholas who had a successful bone marrow transplant to halt the progression of his cerebral ALD at the University of Minnesota Children's Hospital (a world leader in transplants and ALD research). In order to initiate and continue life-saving research, the University of Minnesota Leukodystrophy Center depends on charitable donations. 100% of the funds raised from the 7th Annual Run for ALD will directly benefit the University of Minnesota's Leukodystrophy Center for ALD Research to support their research efforts for early identification, more effective therapy and treatment options, and hopefully one day a cure for this devastating disease. Knockout ALD is very close to surpassing $200,000 in lifetime donations to ALD research at the U of M!
Please join us… register for our in-person 5K run/one mile walk in Creve Coeur Park, or register to participate virtually from wherever you are on your own time. Please consider also making an additional donation during registration. You also have the choice to simply make a donation using the donate tab. Only in person or virtual registered walkers/runners will receive a t-shirt. Registration deadline to guarantee a t-shirt is Oct. 17th. Our teams help to raise the most awareness and funds so consider forming/joining a team, or simply donate to our nonprofit Knockout ALD for this very special cause to help Cure the Boys!
Donations may also be made by check (avoids online fees) and mailed directly to Knockout ALD, 1551 Timberlake Manor Parkway, Chesterfield, MO 63017. Thank you!
Registration fees
5K Run Closed
Online registration closed-
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$25.00
Shirt Guaranteed
Jun 26 – Oct 17 -
$35.00
Shirt Not Guaranteed
Oct 18 – Nov 16
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1 Mile Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
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$25.00
Shirt Guaranteed
Jun 26 – Oct 17 -
$35.00
Shirt Not Guaranteed
Oct 18 – Nov 16
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Virtual 5K Closed
Online registration closed-
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$25.00
Shirt Guaranteed
Jun 26 – Oct 17 -
$35.00
Shirt Not Guaranteed
Oct 18 – Nov 16
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Virtual 1 mile Closed
Online registration closed-
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$25.00
Shirt Guaranteed
Jun 26 – Oct 17 -
$35.00
Shirt Not Guaranteed
Oct 18 – Nov 16
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Course Map
Packet Pickup Info
Friday, Nov. 17th from 3:30-6:30 pm at the home of Knockout ALD, 1551 Timberlake Manor Parkway, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Race Morning, November 18th @ Tremayne Shelter, Creve Coeur Park from 7:30am-8:30am
Awards
5K Awards to top 3 males & top 3 females overall 5K. Medals to top 3 males & top 3 females in the following age groups: 10 & under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+. Awards are only given out for the in-person 5K.
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Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | Lisa & Jeff Gordon | $5,000.00 |
| 2 | Julie Purschke | $2,000.00 |
| 3 | Kirsten Finn | $1,065.85 |
Top teams
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Team John Vittrup Callahan$8,115.91 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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Nicholas's Knockout Crew$5,939.73 Raised$5,000.00 Goal |
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Courageous Conner's Crusaders$5,730.76 Raised$5,000.00 Goal |
Top fundraisers
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View fundraiser page for Franci
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Franci Vittrup Ca...Raised: $8,115.91 |
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View fundraiser page for Conner
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Conner FinnRaised: $4,587.15 |
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View fundraiser page for Nicholas
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Nicholas Purschke$2,159.51 Raised$500.00 Goal |
Contact information
- Event contact
- David & Julie Purschke, Run for ALD
- RunforALD@yahoo.com
- Phone
- (314) 570-2058
- Website
- Visit website
Sponsors
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Yellow Star $2000 +
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ALD Hero $1000 +
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Knockout $500 +
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Friend $250 +
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