ALS Awareness Weekend Walk The Ride

During the Ride For Life, ALS patients in their motorized wheelchairs will travel from "river to river" beginning at Riverhead and ending in Manhattan over a 12 day period. The 125 mile trek begins May 10 and ends May 22. There are two special weekends designed for walkers to join in the Ride and accompany the patients.

May 14 Stony Brook University environs, including the stunning Pinwheel Memorial Ceremony and ecumenical healing prayer service. Total trip about 12 miles and will include a special tribute to ALS veterans and the NYS Veterans Home. The trip will pass University Hospital and weave through campus. Snacks and drinks are provided, but walkers must provide their own lunch. Registration begins at 8:30 am at Port Jefferson StationFord, Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station and the day ends about 5 pm. Transportation is available back to the starting point.

May 21 Brooklyn Bridge to Columbia University, Lou Gehrig’s alma mater. This is a fabulous day full of incredible scenes and unmatchable experiences. Bag pipers lead the Ride over the bridge and into the skyscraper canyons of Manhattan. We walk right up Eighth Avenue through the heart of Times Square, flank Central Park and end up at the Ivy Halls of Columbia University. Lunch break will be at the historic Washington Square Park. Snacks and drinks will be provided, but participants must provide their own lunch. Transportation is available back to the starting point. Registration will begin at 8:15 am at Cadmen Plaza, Brooklyn with a 9:15 am departure and ending at 3pm.

Join us for an unforgettable day.
Remember lost loved ones
Cheer on a patient
Support the fight to end ALS in our time.

You will not regret your decision to get involved.

Please collect pledges. You can download the pledge form and instructions here as a PDF file.

Registration fee is $10 per walk and includes a commemorative t-shirt. Donations are strongly encouraged. Pledge sheets available online.
Register today using the secure online Registration form

For information call (631) 444-1292
Email us at stopals@aol.com or rflevents@aol.com