Brian started what has now become a family mission to end ALS. His first fundraising campaign was a letter asking friends and family to sponsor his triathlons for 2006. Brian had the idea to host a community 5K road race. The Run for Life 5K – A Race to End Lou Gehrig’s Disease has raised nearly $30,000 in three years. May 1, 2010 is the date for the 4th Annual road race that benefits the Emory ALS Center in Atlanta, GA.

Kevin, our younger son, is a golfer. When he saw how the community responded to help families living with ALS, he too became inspired. Kevin asked how he can help. He now sells Driving 4 Life golf balls that benefit the ALS Therapy Development Institute. .

In addition to our involvement with ALS events in Georgia, we are members of Team Blazeman, a nationwide multisport team who raises awareness and funds to support ALS research. We roll across the finish line at triathlons, like Jon Blais did in 2005, to honor his memory, and our other friends we have lost to this horrible disease.