TAC Board: The Alaska Club Blog

I did something this week that I was certain I would NEVER do. I signed up to run a marathon. Not just any marathon – the New York City Marathon. Whenever I’ve been asked “are you gonna run a marathon now”, my reply has always been, I’m only half crazy. Yes, I’ve run several half marathons. However, as I crossed the finish line I’ve never thought, gee I wish I could do that again - right now. I’m also very aware of and respectful of what it takes to train for and run a marathon. It’s a commitment.

Our next fundraiser for ALS will take place on Feb. 23, 2015 from 7-8pm at The Alaska Club’s Anchorage South location (10931 O’Malley Centre Drive, Anchorage, AK 99518). More event details including registration information will be available shortly.

My Experience with ALS I am very proud to be a supporter of Augie’s Quest. I’ve had the honor of hearing Augie Nieto speak a few times. Well, I should backtrack; I heard Augie speak twice and the times thereafter, I heard his words spoken from a computer generated voice system. Augie has ALS and is no longer able to speak, walk, eat or even breathe without assistance. However, his brilliant mind is running on all cylinders and he’s been crazy effective in the fight to find the cure for ALS by incorporating fundraising, streamlining methods of research and being the beacon of hope for all those with ALS.

INSANIACS unite; be true to yourself and help others! The Alaska Club West - Wed. 11/19, 6-8pm