2014 "Drive Out ALS" Photos!

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Orange County Chapter gives $140,000 to research!

On May 9th, 2014 during ALS Advocacy in Washington DC the Orange County Chapter presented a check for $140,000 designated to research for a cure and/or treatment.  These funds were raised by the participants of the 2014 LA Marathon!  One step closer to a world without ALS!

It was a great day, spirits were up, weather was great and Jodi continues to inspire us all! I think Sara Anderson (Mile 6) worded it perfect – we are on a Marathon high!

Wow, what more could be said about the success of our 2014 LA Marathon team.  On behalf of the Board of Directors of the ALS Association Orange County Chapter, THANK YOU! Together we celebrated Jodi and the hard work of her fellow athletes (BALS):  Paul, Tom, Ryan and Michael. 

We pushed Jodi over the finish line in 5:48.20, and have raised more than $134,000 that will go directly to fund research for a cure. 

A message from Jodi-

Thank you to all of the rollers that pushed me from the Stadium to the Sea yesterday.  Hope and Awareness of ALS were brought to the streets of LA, and it could not have been done without all of you helping.  Myself and all those who are afflicted with this disease appreciate the support.  May we be one step closer to finding a cure!  

Left to right: Paul Padova (BALS), Jodi Oliver (2014 Marathoner), Tom Motherway (BALS), Ryan Motherway (BALS),
Michael Motherway (BALS), Jared Mullins (Executive Director), Mark Hershey (President, Board of Directors)

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