Dear Friends and Family,

This June, I will be participating in a weekend charity cycling event called the Tri-State Trek. This incredible event raises money to end Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease), a neurodegenerative disorder that paralyzes the body but leaves the mind intact. People with ALS, on average, live between three to five years following diagnosis. For most people with ALS, there are no treatments to help slow or stop disease progression. I am participating in the Tri-State Trek to help change that.

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While I am not a cyclist and I do not have personal ties to the ALS community, I have grown very familiar with the pain and ruthlessness of this disease. Looking around my community, speaking to those who have relatives with ALS, and noticing the amount of strength that is required to deal with the disease has inspired me to do what I can to raise money for further research. All funds from the Trek will support ALS research at the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI). Located in Watertown, MA, ALS TDI is a nonprofit biotech and the world’s most comprehensive drug development lab dedicated solely to discovering treatments for ALS.

I have committed myself to riding 60 miles in 2 days and raising $1500. ALS demands our attention, and I will do all I can to help. I am asking for your help to reach my fundraising goal.

Thank you so much for your time and support!

- David Devlin