ALS sucks but it's been sucking in my family longer than most. You see, we have the SOD1 gene so that makes us one of the 'lucky' families that has familial ALS. In my lifetime, I lost both my mom and grandmother in 1982, my brother (at 31) in 2011 and my uncle in 2017.  I was diagnosed in October of 2024; I have access to medication that would not have been available even 2 years ago BECAUSE of the research that continues to happen. ALS TDI continues to be an important part of that research. While I’ve had to hang up my riding shoes, as a team we’re still riding and raising money to support ALS TDI because we need a cure. ALS sucks. Please help us make it suck less. (Picture is of Tim and Rachel at Rachel's wedding in January of 2004)

I am riding in memory of my sister-in-law Rachel Jones.  Rachel was quietly determined to reach her goals and protective of those she loved.  She was one of the strongest people I have known.  Please help us raise money to find a cure for ALS. 

Working to End ALS by supporting ALS research at ALS TDI. Please support my efforts.

This will be my 2nd year doing the Tri-State Trek, I decided to participate this year to honor my friend Rachel Jones , who recently passed away from ALS.   I will never forget where I was when I found out Rachel had been diagnosed.  Over the years I knew Rachel worked hard  to raise money and participated in research but I have to admit it didn't really hit me until she was diagnosed early October.  The Jones family was one of the first families we met after moving here from GA over 10 years ago.   This year I will ride 100 miles in one day in honor of my friend and her family.  Working to End ALS by supporting ALS research at ALS TDI. Please support my efforts.

Hi everyone, it's that time again!  This year will be my third Tri-State Trek!  However, this one is going to feel very different!  In early October, one of my closest friends was diagnosed with ALS. Although, we knew this was a possibility due to her family history, it was absolutely gut wrenching when it became a reality! My goal is to surpass the Treks requirement of raising $2500! The money is so crucial to funding research to develop new clinical and drug trials.  My friend started on a clinical trial 2 years ago.  And because of this trial, she was able to get diagnosed even before she felt symptoms and was immediately able to start on a drug regime!  We need more research to continue to advance these clinical trials and develop new drugs!!  Please consider donating what ever you can!  Literally every penny counts!!!