Early in 1999 my buddy Martin Mooney, an ALS patient, was at home on a Sunday night watching 60 Minutes. This particular episode featured Dr. Jack Kivorkian, also known as Dr. Death. Dr. Kivorkian played a video tape of what was called at the time as a "Assisted Suicide". The person being "assisted" was a ALS patient.
Monday morning Martin explained to me that although his life with ALS was tough, it was still worth living and that he wanted to do the LA Marathon. With Martin in a wheelchair and the help of his family and friends we got Martin to the 26.2 mile finish line. It was a great day. Martin did it again in the following year and passed away a few weeks later. We have continued to put great days on the calendar for ALS patients, their families and friends ever since.
Mark Hershey
Event Chairman
*Although these marathoners have completed the race of life, they are forever remembered.
Early in 1999 my buddy Martin Mooney, an ALS patient, was at home on a Sunday night watching 60 Minutes. This particular episode featured Dr. Jack Kivorkian, also known as Dr. Death. Dr. Kivorkian played a video tape of what was called at the time as a "Assisted Suicide". The person being "assisted" was a ALS patient.
Monday morning Martin explained to me that although his life with ALS was tough, it was still worth living and that he wanted to do the LA Marathon. With Martin in a wheelchair and the help of his family and friends we got Martin to the 26.2 mile finish line. It was a great day. Martin did it again in the following year and passed away a few weeks later. We have continued to put great days on the calendar for ALS patients, their families and friends ever since.
Mark Hershey
Event Chairman
*Although these marathoners have completed the race of life, they are forever remembered.