On October 8th, 2015, Sean Beaudry received a call that would dramatically change his life forever. While sitting in the parking lot of a gas station his father, Bryan Beaudry had called to let him know that he had just been diagnosed with ALS. Since that day, Bryan has been fighting ALS while always keeping a positive attitude. Bryan served in the US Air Force for 10 years, was a police officer for over 15 years, local sports coach, and continues to be a loving father and grandfather.
Sean also has a close family friend whose husband passed after a 15 month battle with ALS, leaving behind a wife and two young boys. It was from this family friend that Sean adopted his life motto “Doing Nothing Does Nothing.” It is for these two loved ones that Sean continues to fight. The inspiration he receives from them is what he uses to push forward to run and fundraise for the ALS Therapy Development Institute. Along with raising awareness for ALS research, Sean enjoys running and being the best dad he can be for his four daughters, all of whom, along with his wife Jamie, cheered him on during the 2018 Boston Marathon!
About the Corntoss Challenge:
Each year, the event takes place in multiple cities across the U.S. featuring the tailgate game Cornhole. Since its creation by the Young Faces of ALS in 2011, the event has raised over $1.5 million and engaged over 5,000 participants in 23 cities nationwide. Join in a day of fun, fundraising, and friendly competition to help end ALS! Become a national or local event sponsor, donate food or goods, or create a Corntoss team and fundraise. 100% of proceeds will go directly towards research. Join us as we make our voices heard and bring us closer to a world without ALS!
About the ALS Therapy Development Institute
The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) and its scientists actively discover and develop treatments for ALS. Based in Kendall Square, 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, it understands the urgent need to slow and stop this disease. Learn more at www.als.net.
The ALS Therapy Development Institute is a 501(c)3 EIN# 04-3462719. All donations are tax deductible.