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On April 18 The Ski to Defeat ALS event’s totals stood at $167,000,  In the ensuing days that amount quickly rose to $169,000.

Not one to settle for exceeding our goal of 150,000 by $19,000 we discovered that we were close to $170,000 and with only 8 days left we decided to give away coffee mugs for a $20 donation or more.

$170,000 went over the top and with a $1000.00 commitment from my friends at Cascade Paragliding Club we could easily reach 171,000. Meanwhile, the mug campaign kept rolling along and it looked like $172,000 would be attainable If I donated a little over $400. This was not necessary and on the last day more donations came in and the final total is $172,237.

My sincere thank you to all participants, donors, volunteers, sponsors and particularly the ALS Association’s Aubrey McCauley, Meagan Lancaster and Anna Holmes who worked long hours late into the evenings to put on another epic event.

Mark your calendar for April 12, 2014 and lets get started on ways to exceed this years record.

~ The Fredinator

With only 5 days left for Ski to Defeat ALS, we are now at $169,036.61!
I would personally like to round that off to $170,000.

If you can donate $20 or more before April 30th, I will send you an AWESOME mug! For others, if you donate just $5, I will match your $5 until we reach $170,000.

Remember, April 30th is the closing day, so get on it right away. You won’t miss that cup of Starbucks and you will be doing something incredibly nice for a lot of really good people. Myself included.

Just click here to donate online! Its easy!

Fred Noble Special Edition Commemorative Mug

Hey kids! Be the first on your block to get one of these unique special edition mugs. Everyone has one!

Between now and April 30, visit http://webor.alsa.org/goto/FredNoble2013 to donate $20 or more to my personal efforts for Team Fredinator in the 2013 Ski to Defeat ALS. If you do, you can take home one of these mugs! Spread the word and help me do more for ALS while I still can!

~ The Fredinator

To our 2013 Ski to Defeat ALS Sponsors, Underwriters, Participants and Donors -

Thank you so very much again for supporting our 2013 Ski to Defeat ALS which was held at Mt. Hood Meadows on Saturday, April 13, 2013.

Because of your generous support and leadership, participants, guests and volunteers were moved to donate, fundraise and spread great awareness for ALS. The collective efforts of just 350 people raised an epic $167,000, to date. For this, we are so grateful.

Because of this success, we will continue to further our mission of supporting local families living with Lou Gehrig’s Disease, actively participating in nationwide public policy efforts, and funding top-notch international research specific to finding the cause, treatments and ultimately, a cure for this devastating disease.

We look forward to hosting this event again in 2014! Be sure to save the date: April 12, 2014

Do not hesitate to call or email with any questions.

Please enjoy our event pictures courtesy of Randy Boverman Photography.

Warmest Regards,

Aubrey
on behalf of the entire staff of The ALS Association Oregon and SW Washington Chapter

Hi Everyone,

Please join me for the First Annual Fred Noble Last Run at Mt. Hood Meadows tomorrow – Saturday, April 13 at 1:00 PM. Meet at the back deck of Meadows for 1:15 departure.

All my ski friends from the last 58 years will be joining me.

See you on the mountain!
Fredinator

If you have already joined please ignore some parts of this message. For you procrastinators, now is the time to take action and join me for the Ski to Defeat ALS fundraising event. Again this year, I am the event’s honorary chair.

In the past six weeks I have been in and out of the hospital four times. I have been hooked up to tubes, wires, breathing apparatuses and endured constant poking and prodding.

Having survived over a dozen life and death situations with far worse pain, I can tell you this is merely a routine part of my life. The only difference from prior experiences and ALS is that we all know with ALS, it’s not going to get better. I ponder that many times during those long sleepless nights and days of using all my energy trying to stay alive just one more day.

Feeding tube. Soup, salad, entree all in one 8 oz. can.

When I was in the hospital, the executive director of The ALS Association, Lance Christian, paid me a visit. My family and I all receive support from this organization, including support groups, one-on-one help to get all of my affairs in order and even support for friends and family who have been on the journey with me. Because of The ALS Association and their advocacy on a national level, I am able to receive awesome benefits from the Veterans Administration. This is not an easy journey, but The ALS Association has been there for me each step of the way. This is why it’s important to rally behind the Ski to Defeat ALS!

While the body grows weaker the mind, spirit and resolve gets stronger. I am still viable and can make a difference and that is why I am determined to help The ALS Association raise over $150,000.00 at Ski to Defeat ALS on April 13 at Mt. Hood Meadows.

Please consider joining my team or organizing one on your own. If that is not possible, a mere $5.00 donation from each of you will get the ball rolling. The cost to join the event is a deal, and each participant only has to raise $150 to participate. It’s incredibly easy and the staff at The ALS Association would love to help you hit that minimum.

To register, visit http://webor.alsa.org/goto/FredNoble2013 or call Meagan at 800.681.9851×2. Registration closes for this event on Friday, April 5, 2013.

For those who have already joined or made a donation you have my deepest appreciation. Together we can make a difference. Actually, we already are.

Sincerely,
The Fredinator

I’m in the hospital, hope to get out soon. If you haven’t signed up for the ski to defeat yet please do so because this will give me a focus to get out of the hospital much sooner so I can join you for this epic event.

Here’s where to sign up for my team, or to donate if you can’t make the event:  http://webor.alsa.org/goto/FredNoble2013

Hi Everyone,

If you are planning on participating in the Ski to Defeat ALS on April 13, 2013 at Mt. Hood Meadows and need lodging at Government Camp, you will need to book before March 7, 2013 to guarantee prices and availability that I have helped secure for this event. You can contact Best Western Government Camp at 503-272-3205. Below are the details.

Double Queen (2 person) Rate with tax = $112.35  Additional person at $5 each (18 avail). King Jacuzzi Suite Rate with tax = $112.35 only one king bed (3 avail). Rooms are available at the ALS Group pricing for 3 nights, 04-12 through 04-14 so you can stay all weekend if you like. All guests are served breakfast in the dining area included in room price, from 6:00-10:00 am in the lobby. Some rooms are pet friendly, just ask if needed. Room rates are only good until March 7, 2013 and are subject to change after that date. Also, if you cancel after March 13, 2013, you will not get a refund and you will be charged for your stay.

HEADS UP – Saturday night Team Fredinator plans to have a band at Charlie’s Mt. View to celebrate our success. You better be there!

If you have not signed up for Team Fredinator, I highly encourage you to sign up immediately so that you have time to build a web page and solicit a minimum of $150 from all your friends and family. It’s because of people like you that we can make this truly a team effort. I personally want us to blow our goal out of the water again this year – it truly makes a difference in the fight against ALS! Visit www.SkitoDefeatALS.org or contact Meagan at ski@alsa-or.org or 503.238.5559 ext 2.

Remember – you must register to attend the event – even if you just want to visit as a guest.

Please let me know when you have booked your room so I can make sure that we don’t run out.

Fred

Check out this awesome video of Fredinator skiing in April…