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On Sunday, November 6, I'm proud to be running as part of Team ALS TDI for the upcoming TCS New York City Marathon. 

I will be running 26.2 miles in memory of my aunt Donna who passed 15 years ago after a five-and-one half determined struggle with ALS at the young age of 56.

The NYC Marathon has been a long time dream of mine, and this year I decided to make it come true. before I hit my 50th birthday.

I am blessed to be a part of the ALS TDI Team. Out of so many applicants, I was chosen to be among 10 runners NYC. The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) is the world's foremost drug discovery lab focused solely on ALS. As a nonprofit biotech we operate without regard to profit or politics.

My aunt Donna and uncle were very involved with the Institute which was founded in 1999. 

The financial commitment to raise funds for my race bib has graciously been been met, and I will personally be matching the initial $5,000 donation.

However, so many friends and family have asked to also support me and my run to NYC. If you wish to make a donation to continue the efforts of ALS TDI, please consider making your donation begin or end with a "5". 

I invite you to follow my journey on Instagram @sarahsrunsto50 and use #sarahrunsnycmarathon and #alstdi to cheer me on. 

I will not be running alone either! My amazing friends in Jacksonville are training and running with me and others are traveling to be official cheer squad to us all!

I cannot think of a better way to run to 50 then this!

On behalf of myself and my family. Thank you for knowing Donna Dake and thank you for your love and support.

My heart is full.