150K, people. That is what we have raised through the #WhatWouldYouGive campaign. It’s amazing. The idea was that the campaign would run through August, but we are going to keep it rolling, because no one in their right mind turns down money for a cure. We’ve also seen some late additions to the team, and feel like the fundraiser is still full of momentum. I want to thank all of our team members for their incredible efforts throughout the summer; we absolutely couldn’t have done it without you. For our new team members, and those still actively fundraising, a big thank you to you for joining and being a part of the inevitable end of ALS.

I also owe thanks to our more than 1500 donors, who gave selflessly and generously. My family and I are very happily overwhelmed by all of the support and empathy that you’ve brought to the cause. It’s true that right now there is no effective treatment for ALS, but I’m not exaggerating when I say that reading the notes from donors, both those I know well and love, and those I’ve never met, has definitely made me feel stronger and more able to stay positive.

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