The 10th Annual ALS H.O.P.E. Race is a 5K Run/Walk organized by the Physical Therapy Class of 2011 at the Medical University of South Carolina.

Race Information:
Date: Saturday, June 12, 2010
Race Day Registration Time: TBA
Race Start Time: TBA
Location: Isle of Palms, SC

   Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rapidly progressive and fatal neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles. After the famous New York Yankees baseball player, Lou Gehrig, was diagnosed with ALS, the disease became commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease. As the disease progresses, voluntary movement and control of the muscles are lost; full paralysis may result, yet the person’s cognition is still intact. 

    There is currently no cure for ALS, and most people with it will die within 3 to 5 years from the onset of symptoms. All proceeds from this race will be donated to the SC chapter of the ALS association - an organization that supports patients diagnosed with ALS and ALS research. The physical therapy class of 2011 at the Medical University of South Carolina is sponsoring this race, and the donations will be made in honor of specific members of the community with ALS. For more information about ALS, please contact the ALS Organization (www.alsa.org).

OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT:

If you will not be participating in the race but would still like to contribute you can print out and mail in the sponsorship form or donate online.  Thanks for your support!

ALS Honoree Table

On race day families and friends are more than welcome to bring momentos, pictures, etc to display at the table to honor loved ones that have been diagnosed with or have passed away from ALS.

Links

ALS Association   Carolina ALSA Chapter    SC ALS Support Groups    MUSC DPT

Donate Online   SC Information Highway

Please help us raise money by clicking the link above to one of our race sponsors RoadID.  Proceeds will be received from purchases made from RoadID.  Thank you for your support.