Hi, On August 14, 2011, I am running Falmouth Road Race again on Team Barry's Buddies raising money for a new charity, THE ANGEL FUND benefiting ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). The ANGEL FUND supports investigations at the Cecil B. Day Laboratory for Neuromuscular Research, internationally recognized for its ground-breaking work in the fight against this devastating illness. As most of you know, my family has been very affected by ALS. My Papa Hy and father Barry both passed away from this disease.

ALS is a progressive and ultimately fatal neurological disease that attacks the motor neurons in the brain, brain stem and spinal cord. The resulting motor neuron loss causes increasingly debilitating paralysis as the muscles of the body waste away.

An estimated 30,000 Americans, alive and apparently well today, will die from ALS. It can strike anyone—of any age, ethnic origin or gender. Approximately 90% of cases appear sporadic, while 5-10% of cases are familial, occurring more than once in a family. ALS typically appears in middle age and most victims die within two to five years of the onset.

The cause of ALS is unknown. There is no known effective preventative treatment, and there is no known cure. There is, however, promising research currently underway. Your support can help advance this important work to find a cure for ALS.

I have chosen running as my avenue to fundraising because my father spent alot of time running and taking good care of himself. Running keeps him close to my heart.

Thank you for your support!!