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Evan Schlecker

This past December, Jerry Pope lost his courageous battle with ALS. Jerry wasn’t just my father-in-law—he was like a second father to me. I miss him every single day.

If you ever had the chance to meet Jerry, even for a moment, you’d know he was truly one of a kind. My 3-year-old daughter, Lillet, looks up at the moon most nights and says that’s where Bop-Bop lives now—watching over all of us. It’s a reminder of the deep love and connection he left behind.

What defined Bop-Bop more than anything was his zest for life. He showed up for people. Always. He had a way of making everyone’s day a little brighter. Though he wasn’t a big golfer, he made a point of sharing a few meaningful rounds with me—because he knew that was a way we could have uninterrupted time together. That’s just who he was.

Bop-Bop was determined to “kick this disease’s ass”—and that’s exactly what I intend to do by raising funds through the ALS100. I’m honored to play in his name, and for every family touched by this cruel illness.

Thank you for supporting this cause and helping us carry on Jerry’s incredible legacy.

Matt Doumar

This April, we lost David Schleinkofer after his long and brave fight with ALS. He is survived by his wife and muse, Mardi, his daughter Courtney, her husband Nick, and their son Jones. When we moved to Asheville knowing not a soul, David and his family didn't just welcome us—they became the family we chose and have transformed into lifelong friends. I am honored to play the ALS100 in David’s name.

If you were lucky enough to know David, even briefly, you experienced his unique spirit. His grandson Jones often points to sci-fi illustrations and proudly says, "That's Pop-Pop's magic"—a beautiful reminder of the creative legacy he's left behind.

What made David truly special was his boundless imagination coupled with genuine kindness. He showed up in his art and in life. Always. Whether designing for Transformers or creating book covers for Battlestar Galactica, he infused his work with personal touches—often hiding himself and his beloved wife Mardi as the heroes in his illustrations. That's just who he was.

The homes David and Mardi created in Pennsylvania and North Carolina weren't just places to live—they were extensions of his artistic vision, filled with original paintings and handcrafted treasures like his life-size Darth Vader statue, which stood near Boba Fett, both handmade by David.

For David and all the families forever changed by this cruel disease, I am committed to honoring his struggle by raising awareness and funds for ALS research. His spirit lives on in the countless lives he touched, the art he created, and the love he shared—a legacy that continues to inspire those of us blessed to have had David illuminate our world.