I am riding this year in memory of my dad Tom who passed from bulbar onset ALS in May of 2020. My dad was diagnosed in August of 2019 on his 54th birthday and fought a 10 month long battle with this disease. My family was first introduced to ALS TDI after his diagnosis and they were a huge support for us and offered their knowledge and services to help in any way they could. We are incredibly thankful for the ALS TDI team who were a shoulder to lean on during the difficult time in our lives and have made many friendships with countless people through them! My dad knew there would unfortunately not be a cure in his lifetime, but it was his hope for us to continue to spread awareness and raise money in hopes of them finding a cure one day so no one else would have to live with this terrible disease. Since my dad has passed, my family and I have hosted many fundraisers hoping to FIND A CURE! Salzburg Strong has volunteered at the Tri State Trek for 5 years now and this is our third year with riders participating!