My ALS Challenge

By Andrew Dundas

ALS is a terminal disease with no cure and few treatment options. I was diagnosed with ALS in December 2022. So, what do you do when given a truckload of lemons? Why, you make lemonade, of course!

I have created this blog for two reasons:
1. To share my ALS journey and help bring greater awareness to this disease, and
2. Share my fundraising campaign, called the ALS Virtual Mobility Challenge, in support of ALS Canada. Starting on December 1, 2023, I will start a year-long virtual cycling challenge across Canada from Victoria, BC to St. John’s, NFLD – a total of approximately 7,500km.

To learn more about my Virtual Mobility challenge, and view my ‘route’ and progress, click on ‘Mobility Ride’ at the top of the page or click here.

I look forward to sharing my story with you, and enjoy the ride!

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