Hello Everyone,

My name is Alex Guillaume, and I’m thrilled to share that I’m joining TeamALS Greater Chicago for the 2025 Chicago Marathon! Together, we’re raising funds and awareness to fight back against ALS, a devastating disease that affects so many lives.

You might remember the Ice Bucket Challenge that went viral on social media back in the summer of 2014. Millions participated, posting videos of themselves and their friends dumping buckets of ice water over their heads—all in an effort to raise awareness and funds for ALS. Greater Chicago continues this important mission by providing vital patient services and resources, funding global, cutting-edge research, and so much more to help those living with ALS in our community.

TeamALS is an inspiring opportunity for us to unite in support of those affected by ALS. Together, we can raise awareness, advocate for urgent treatments, and push toward finding a cure.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive, fatal neuromuscular disease that robs individuals of their ability to walk, speak, swallow, and even breathe. On average, a person with ALS lives just 2 to 5 years after diagnosis. ALS can affect anyone, and currently, there is no known cause or cure.

In September 2021, I had the privilege of meeting Greg Browning at the 70.3 Ironman World Championship Race in St. George, Utah. While chatting with my friend and co-worker Derek Knabe about surfing (neither of us had ever surfed in the ocean), someone suggested we talk to Greg. Greg was there with a production crew, creating content for HOKA and Ironman. What we didn’t realize was that Greg was a key figure in the “Momentum Generation,” a group of teenagers who rose to stardom in the 1990s as professional competitive surfers.

Greg turned out to be one of the kindest, most down-to-earth people we’d ever met. In the parking lot of the expo, he gave us an impromptu surf lesson, and over time, I looked forward to seeing him at events. I even cheered him on as Tatiana Weston-Webb’s coach on Apple TV’s Make or Break.

In the summer of 2023, Greg was diagnosed with ALS at the age of 48. Despite the challenges, Greg remains positive, happy, and grateful—a true inspiration to me. His resilience has deepened my commitment to TeamALS United’s mission of supporting the thousands of people impacted by ALS.

Every 90 minutes, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with ALS, and every 90 minutes, someone loses their battle with this disease. ALS doesn’t discriminate—it affects people of all races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds around the world.

This is why I’m passionate about challenging ALS. I want to bring hope, raise awareness, and provide resources and services to families free of charge. But I can’t do this alone—I need your help.

Please consider donating to this important cause. Together, we can make a difference and move closer to a world without ALS.

Thank you so much for your support!

Kind regards,