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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.

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.

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I have committed myself to riding 100 miles in 1 day and raising $1,500.00. ALS demands our attention, and I will do all I can to help. I am asking for your help to reach my fundraising goal.

Riding is the hard part; donating is easy. You can easily donate online by visiting my fundraising page at https://tst.als.net/josephcruz Every dollar counts, any amount helps, and all of your support will help me reach my goal!

Thank you so much for your time and consideration. See you at the finish line!