Alana Dixon created this campaign in memory of her Dad, Rickey Dixon. Many people remember Rickey Dixon's amazing football career at Oklahoma and in the NFL. But the Dixon family, fondly remembers, his love and smile. Even as ALS stole his strength, Rickey kept smiling. Alana is honoring his legacy by asking you to smile! In Alana's words, "It's the one thing I will never forget about my dad, his smile."

Here's How to Participate:

1) Take a picture of yourself smiling

2) Post on your socials using the hashtag, #ASmileforRickey

3) Tag @alstdi @kidsquestcureals

4) Make a donation to honor Rickey's legacy by clicking the donation button above

Thank you !

About ALS

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disease of the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary and involuntary muscle movement. ALS is caused by progressive deterioration and death of those motor neurons, leading to muscle weakness and paralysis. There are no cures for ALS... yet!

About ALS TDI

We have one mission: END ALS! Founded by the ALS community and fueled by your support - the ALS Therapy Development Institute is the world's largest drug discovery lab focused solely on ending ALS. ALS TDI is working every day to discover and develop therapy options needed to end ALS for every person affected.