Hello! My name is Val and I have been a researcher at ALS TDI since 2010. ALS TDI is a nonprofit biotech lab dedicated to researching ALS therapies (Lou Gehrig's Disease). I do molecular biology in the lab and manage our small but growing zebrafish program. I actually wasn't sure if I'd be able to ride this year; I have an ongoing knee injury that is managed enough so that I can ride 30 miles each day so I am stoked to be able to participate! 

We have a saying which goes "ALS isn't incurable; it's underfunded". The Trek is one of our biggest fundraising events and I am gratefully asking for donations to fund our scientific research. If you can't donate, feel free to forward my page to someone you know who might be interested! 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Much love, Val