My name is Kailey Walsh, and I am 23 year old rider for TeamAlpha.  My father, Fred Walsh,  was diagnosed with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin  Deficiency ( Alpha One) soon after I was born in 1985, and his twin brother John Walsh was diagnosed soon thereafter.  They have since devoted their lives to the pursuit of Alpha awareness, research, and support.  I have been active in the past with education and fundraising events for Alpha awareness and research, and have actually participated in many Autumn Escape Bike Treks in the past, although it has been a few years!   BUT, I am back at it again this year with the help and support of my roommate Allison Wise!  We will be tackling the 3 day, 160 mile ride from Plymouth to Provincetown, MA from September 12 through the 14th.  Please support the cause and help us raise money for the American Lung Association and the Alpha-One Foundation, any little bit helps!

****** ON A SIDE NOTE: My Uncle Johnny and father Fred have challenged me and Ally  to raise more money than them...I took the challenge, so help us win in the name of a good cause!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!