140.6 Miles to Cure ALS - funds benefiting Emory ALS Center
After watching a broadcast of the 2005 Ironman World Championship Brian Duffy, then a 12 year old triathlete, was motivated to help raise awareness and money to find a cure for ALS. Brian saw Jon Blais finish the grueling endurance event just months after being diagnosed with ALS. Brian had the idea to host a community road race. That is how the annual Fiesta 5k Challenge, benefiting Emory ALS Center, began 15 years ago.
On November 6, 2021 Brian will be competing in his first full Ironman. "This has been a dream of mine and the motivation behind all of my training ever since I was 7 years old. Another dream of mine is to raise awareness for ALS. On the day of my race, I will be racing a total of 140.6 miles. I am asking for a donation for each mile I swim, bike and run. All money raised will go to The Emory ALS Center."
****When you make your donation, make sure to check “DIRECT MY GIFT TO” and use the dropdown menu to choose EMORY ALS CENTER****"