RichardBecker.jpgMy father (Richard Becker) passed away from Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS) on April 17, 2006.  He fought a long difficult battle with this disease and stayed courageous through it all.  Unfortunately, there is no cure for ALS.  It was because of this, that I got involved with helping The ALS Association, MN/ND/SD Chapter throughout the year; and why I participate in the Black Woods Blizzard Tour.

In 2000, The ALS Association, MN/ND/SD Chapter started the annual Black Woods Blizzard Tour.  It is their largest fundraising event.  It is a 3-day snowmobile ride and fundraiser held in northern Minnesota.  The Tour's motto is:  "Never Surrender".  This Ride to Fight ALS helps people with ALS and their families in our service area.  Additionally, the funds raised go toward research to try to find a cure for this deadly disease

In cooperation with The ALS Association, MN/ND/SD Chapter and the Minnesota Twins, I have participated in the fundraiser every year since my father passed away.  In addition, Tischler Wood is a sponsor of the event.  In collaboration with Cambria and Dream Homes Interior Design, Tischler donates cabinets for the silent auction.  I am committed to staying the course and look forward to the day a cure is found.

If you would like to sponsor my participation in this fundraising event, please click the link for the ALS website.  Donations are 100% tax deductible and can be made throughout the year for the upcoming ride.

The Becker family holds the Dick Becker Memorial ALS Run 4 Research (5k-10k) at the family farm in Browerville every spring to help raise money. Thank you for considering joining forces with us in this worthy cause.

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