News & Updates
ALS United Mid-Atlantic Leadership Update
Jeff Cline, ALS United Mid-Atlantic’s Executive Director, will retire this December for more golf and time with grandkids. For twenty years, Jeff has been an integral part of our organization. Through his leadership, our organization navigated the COVID-19 pandemic and significant organizational changes.
Next year, Tony Heyl will become ALS United Mid-Atlantic’s new Executive Director. Tony has been with us since 2011, leading our state and federal advocacy initiatives and increasing awareness of ALS in our communities.
ALS United Mid-Atlantic Unites ALS Research Leaders
Investing in research means investing in future successful treatments for all forms of ALS. Your donations and advocacy make it possible for ALS United Mid-Atlantic to support vital research programs that are making progress towards understanding ALS while empowering those living with ALS to be part of important trials and studies.
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Upcoming Events
September ALS United Walks
Join us this autumn as we celebrate ALS United Walks in Wilmington (September 6), Ocean City (September 13), and Lehigh Valley (September 27). The ALS United Walk is a time for our community to come together to show that no one faces ALS alone. There is no registration fee, but participants are encouraged to fundraise throughout the year.
For questions about the ALS United Walk, please reach out to our Engagement Team at events@alsmidatlantic.org.
33rd Annual Billy Lake Memorial ALS Basketball Marathon
Saturday, October 4, 2025
The 33rd Annual Billy Lake Memorial ALS Basketball Marathon will take place at Bonner-Prendergast High School Gym. Spectators are heartily welcomed. Donations are even more heartily welcomed! You can become a shirt sponsor or a team sponsor, or a donor by visiting the website linked below.
The Billy Lake ALS Basketball marathon has the distinction of being the longest-running family fundraiser for ALS in the United States.
Roger Kirk ALS United Golf Outing Hosted by Greg Gross
Monday, October 6, 2025
Please join us for the 12th Annual Roger Kirk ALS United Golf Outing Hosted by Greg Gross. We are returning to the beautiful Old York Road Country Club where Roger was a beloved member for over twenty years. Roger waged a short but courageous battle with ALS and his family and friends honor his memory with this Outing.
For questions about the Roger Kirk ALS United Golf Outing Hosted by Greg Gross, please contact Taylor Montgomery at Taylor@alsmidatlantic.org.
25th Annual Scott A. Mackler Memorial 5K Run/Walk
Sunday, November 2 | 12:30 PM
Join us at Temple Beth El in Newark this November to support the Scott A. Mackler, MD, Ph.D., Assistive Technology Program. Assistive technology gives a person with ALS new and alternative means to stay active and continue to participate in everyday activities.
For questions, please reach out to our Engagement Team at events@alsmidatlantic.org.
Philadelphia ALS United Walk
Sunday, November 9 | 9 AM
We are excited to announce the ALS United Walk at Citizens Bank Park will be held on Sunday, November 9. We invite you to bring your family, friends, and neighbors for an inspiring day as our community comes together to show that no one faces ALS alone.
For questions about the ALS United Walk, please reach out to our Engagement Team at events@alsmidatlantic.org.
Annual Celebration
Friday, November 14 | Noon
Please save the date for our Annual Celebration on Friday, November 14, at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. We are proud to honor Asplundh for their significant impact on the ALS cause.
Event highlights include presentations from Asplundh, the Philadelphia Phillies, Jon “Boog” Sciambi, and the Flame of Hope Awards.