I’ll be running in the 6th annual Finish fora Guinness 5k this year. This race is near and dear to me. It was first organized to help our friend, Chris Stone, and his family battle ALS. Sadly, he passed just weeks before the first race. Now Finish fora Guinness supports many local ALS chapters and families.
Exactly what is ALS? From ALSA.org…
Just what is ALS?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Motor neurons reach from the brain to the spinal cord and from the spinal cord to the muscles throughout the body. The progressive degeneration of the motor neurons in ALS eventually leads to their death. When the motor neurons die, the ability of the brain to initiate and control muscle movement is lost. With voluntary muscle action progressively affected, patients in the later stages of the disease may become totally paralyzed.
This year’s race is taking place on Sunday, August 31st at 10AM. Right in downtown historic Warren, Rhode Island. It’s a beautiful and charming seaside town. This year the course has been changed a bit so I’m anxious to see where we are headed. It starts again at Old Warren Marina, 66 Church Street and will finish there as well.
This is one of my favorite post race events. A pint of Guinness and some Blount’s clam chowder! Heavenly. Enjoy live music right on the waterfront and review race results. It’s a great time for the entire family. Tons of friends come out for this event.
To read more about Finish fora Guinness check out their website at http://www.finishforaguinness.org/
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So for my fellow Rhody friends, sign up!! It’s a great time! I hope to see you there!
Have a great race! We’ve lost friends to ALS, it’s so devastating. Thank you for running in support of the cause! And enjoy that post-race fun!
I wanted to sign up, but got a no-go from the doc! I hope you have fun! We will be there to support if I’m up for it! <3
You should go! Bring Addie. She’ll love all the boats!
I wanted to run this, but got a no go from the doctor! I hope you have fun- I will be there in support if I am up for it!
Can you tell I’m pregnant and totally forgot I JUST commented. LOL. I’m an idiot. Love you, lady!
What a great cause! So inspiring Sheri! Best wishes!
This is a great race – well organized, for a great cause, and a lot of fun! Wish I was running it this year, but I’m so out of running shape that I will just have to cheer everyone on again this year (last year I was pregnant)!