The inaugural Arrest and Extinguish event will be held on May 18^th at Tanglewood in Lenox, MA.  This event will invite first responders from in and around Massachusetts to form teams, fundraise, and compete in a tug-of-war competition. A prize will be awarded to the team that receives the most donations. The team that wins the tug-of-war competition will go on to compete at the Firefighter Combat Challenge in June. 

Community members are encouraged to donate to their favorite team and cheer them on at the May 18^th tug-of-war event at Tanglewood! 

Donating to a Team

To donate to a team scroll to the Support a Fundraiser section below and click on the team name.

Event Details

• All first responders are invited to participate in the tug-of-war event.
• First responder teams will consist of 5 or 10 people. For full list of rules, click the link here.
• The tug-of-war event will be held on May 18th at Tanglewood. Attendance is free! 
• For the latest event updates, follow our Facebook Event page.

To learn about the inspiration behind Arrest and Extinguish, click here.

Hotel Discount Information

For those attending the Inaugural Arrest & Extinguish Event, a 20% discount will be available for 5/17 and 5/18 at the following hotels:

• Courtyard by Marriott Lenox Berkshires
• Hampton Inn & Suites Berkshires-Lenox

To receive the discount, please mention the Arrest & Extinguish ALS event when you call to book your reservation.

Event Proceeds

Funds from the Arrest and Extinguish ALS campaign support the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI). ALS TDI is the world's first and largest nonprofit biotech focused 100 percent on ALS research. Led by people with ALS and drug development experts, we understand the urgent need to slow and stop this disease.

Start Your Own Arrest & Extinguish ALS Event 

To learn more and start an Arrest & Extinguish ALS event in your area, email us at events@als.net.