On November 3, 2024, The Alaska Club’s Executive Director of Fitness Services, Janet Warner, ran the New York City Marathon.
We are so proud of her efforts and offer a huge thank you to everyone who donated to help find a cure for ALS.
It's not too late to contribute to help find a cure for this disease.
The Alaska Club and Janet covered all expenses for her to participate in the marathon. Any money acquired through sponsorships and fundraising events is going directly to ALS research.
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Janet, reflecting on her recent 23-mile run, the longest she's ever completed, shares her journey of overcoming past setbacks, such as dealing with a strained IT band and the "what if" fears that accompany long-distance running. While those thoughts linger, she gains perspective by remembering her brother Leo, who passed away 15 years ago from ALS. This prompts her to focus on the bigger “what if”—what if a cure for ALS could be found? The article encourages support for ALS research and invites readers to join events or donate to help turn those "what ifs" into reality.
About Augie
Founded by Augie Nieto, Augie’s Quest to Cure ALS is the unwavering force driving breakthroughs in ALS research, defying limitations, and empowering hope for a future without this devastating disease. The Alaska Club has supported Augie’s Quest from its beginning, and we proudly continue to do so.
Janet is motivated not only by her love of running, but also because every dollar she raises will go directly to ALS research. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes muscle weakness, paralysis, and ultimately, respiratory failure. Janet's brother Leo was diagnosed when he was 52 years old and died only a few years later.
ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, attacks cells in the brain and spinal cord used to keep our muscles moving. There is only one medicine currently used to treat ALS and it only extends survival for a few months. A cure for this devastating disease that effects 1 in 400 people, is desperately needed.
All proceeds from events we've hosted over the last several months, plus t-shirt and sticker sales will go towards ALS research. Together we can raise hope and money to help find a cure. Thank you!
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