Over $5k Raised for ALS!

Dr. Michael Tancini
4 hours ago
3 min read

Race #12 is complete! Audrey wrapped up her 12-month ALS fundraising challenge with the DEKA FIT Raleigh—and with that, an incredible year comes to a close.

A year ago, Audrey decided to step outside her comfort zone and take on a challenge that was about much more than running. After losing her father to ALS, she wanted to take the difficult emotions she carried from that loss and turn them into something productive—something that could help others affected by this terrible disease.

So, she set a goal: 12 races in 12 months to raise money for ALS.

And she did it.

Over the past 12 months, Audrey has run through rain, snow, cold, extreme heat, travel, and some seriously challenging races. Through all of it, she kept coming back to the same reminder:

“Somewhere out there, someone wishes they could be doing this.”

That perspective carried her through every finish line.

And now, after 12 races in 12 months, she has raised more than $5,000 for ALS. ❤️

While Race #12 may be finished, the fundraising doesn’t have to be. Audrey is keeping her fundraising page open a little longer in hopes of raising just a little more for this important cause.

If you’ve been meaning to donate, there’s still time. Every contribution—big or small—helps.

Thank you to everyone who has donated, shared her story, encouraged her, or simply followed along this past year. Your support has meant so much to Audrey and our family.

12 races. 12 months. $5,000+ raised. One incredible year.

Thank you for being part of it.

How to Support:

Any Donation goes 100% to ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI), one of the leading labs focused on finding treatments and a cure.

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With this race complete, another step has been taken toward that goal.

And thanks to the incredible generosity of supporters like you, $5700 been raised.

Every donation, message of encouragement, and show of support helps carry Audrey through the miles and keeps this mission moving forward.

We are deeply grateful for each of you who have joined this journey. Together, we are honoring her father’s memory and helping push toward a future without ALS.

Thank you for being part of it.

From Audrey:

"2 races. 12 finish lines. One year. ❤️Yesterday, I crossed the final finish line of Run to Fund ALS. 🏃‍♀️When I started this, I set a goal of completing 12 races and raising $1200 for ALS research in honor of my dad. Somewhere along the way, it became about so much more than checking off races.It became a way to put grief into action.Remembering what a privilege it is to have a body that can move.You don’t have to. You get to.My dad and those with ALS don’t get that choice.12 races complete. More than $5,300 raised for ALS TDI. And I am so incredibly grateful to every person who donated, shared, cheered, raced with me, or followed along.I’m making one last fundraising push before I officially close this chapter. If you’ve followed this journey and have thought about donating, this is your chance to help me put one final number on that fundraising total.For Dad. For every family living with ALS. And for the hope that someday, ALS will be a survivable disease.Fitness for good. Movement. Service. Impact. ❤️#runtofundals #fitnessforgood #endals #alsawareness"

If you missed the "Why" behind this fundraiser:

In the summer of 2021, my father-in-law was diagnosed with ALS. We lost him in November 2022 after a courageous fight. Audrey is honoring his legacy by taking action—committing to 12 races in 12 months to raise funds for ALS research and accelerate the fight for a cure.

Her target is $5,000 over 12 months, and with your support, we know it’s within reach.

Why This Matters:

ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) is a progressive and currently incurable condition. But hope is not lost. Every contribution—big or small—helps fund critical research at ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI), one of the world’s leading labs dedicated to finding treatments and a cure.

Thank you so much for your generosity and encouragement!