And So, The End
Posted: July 28th, 2010 | Filed under: On The Road | 24 Comments »Yesterday we were invited by Debbie Wilpon to ride on to the field at Citi Field, home of the New York Mets, just before the start of the Mets’ game VS the St Louis Cardinals. We rode around the outer perimeter and on to the homeplate, where we were met by Valerie and Meredith Estess (Co-Founders of Project A.L.S.), Jennifer Homans (Tony Judt’s wife), Daniel and Nicholas Judt and a large cardboard cheque for $71,000. Footage from the journey was projected onto the Giant Screens, including a large “Text ALS to 27722″ graphic: It was very special ending to a very special campaign – and you can see here the piece featured on SNY.
With that, we came off the field, got changed, took our seats and reclined for the game, comfortable in the thought that we had completed the first chapter of this journey. To be sure, Move For ALS will have a life beyond Citi Field: I hope it continues to be embraced by our friends at Project A.L.S. and the wider ALS and stem cell research communities. The ultimate goal remains the same: to find treatments and a cure for ALS. For this to happen we need money – stem cell research is expensive – but, above all, we need a concerted effort on the part of individuals, institutions and governments to put their brains, their time and their energies behind this fight. There is no reason why we should not expect our business and political leaders to join us. Like any movement, we need momentum and action: the more people on board and the more noise we make, the closer we will come to beating ALS. It is that simple.
It was always my intention to use this campaign not just to draw people’s attention to ALS, but to make them angry. This disease is disgusting. We should be angry that it exists, that it is still so misunderstood, and that not more is done at higher levels to change this. All across America we met people who had a vague understanding of ALS, but only when I showed them the videos and explained just what this disease does, physically and emotionally, could you see a real change in their expression. It is my conviction that there is no other modern disease on Earth that causes the casual observer’s jaw to drop in quite the same way that ALS does.
Finally, a personal note. It has brought me an enormous amount of pride to have done something that in some small way has softened the blow of ALS for Tony and the Judts. They are a fine family; spirited, kind-hearted, strong and determined. In spite of all the mess created by ALS, Tony, Jenny, Daniel and Nicholas remain completely themselves; indeed, it is my own feeling that this experience will foster in the boys (13 and 15) a determination of spirit that will stand them in good stead throughout their adult lives. It has really been my honour to have done this in their name, and whatever happens in my future, I will always look back upon this journey as a defining moment and a wonderful experience. I am so pleased I was able to do it.
Thank you, too, to Valerie and Meredith and our supporters at Project A.L.S., to the Wilpon family, and to all of our loyal followers. We have followed every comment and every Facebook post, and they have been a joy to read.
Please Keep Moving!
Saul x
Very proud of you. You have moved so many, including myself, and for that I can simply say: thank you. Xx
You have done so much – you could not have done more. To have carried on riding over all the obstacles, both literally and metaphorically is truly incredible. Project ALS must be so so proud of you and so grateful that you pursued this idea, carried it out and toiled ceaselessly to help a cure for this appalling disease come closer. SO many people’s lives have been affected by you, Ana is right, you have lifted people’s hopes and made them look at their own lives. As chief of your 28 mothers, I am simply brimming with pride. X
I am so full of admiration for you and Auggie and all that you both have achieved…as individuals and as a team. Always know that what you feel within makes the difference to realising your goals.Your drive and sense of purpose will always be there to support you thoughout your life. This journey you just completed is now a reservoir of inner strength. Well done you.
Saul & Auggie! You are amazing! I am off to Tanzania tomorrow to keep the momentum for Move for ALS with my Mount Kilimanjaro climb! Stay tuned for pics
It was an absolute delight to be a part of your incredible journey, and I’m so proud of both of you for your indomitable spirit throughout. I have checks from my office totaling almost $400 that I will mail in tomorrow from our fund raising efforts. Hope this helps…much love, Sandy
Bravo ! You did a really enthusiatic job ! You knew how to give a sense of humor and a Joy dong this very inspirational journey !
Dear admin, thnx for sharing this blog post. I found it wonderful. Best regards, Victoria…
in my opinion , that will,Ingesting exercising is directly linked to health and wellbeing.
Terrific paintings! This is the type of information that are supposed to be shared across the web. Disgrace on the seek engines for not positioning this post higher! Come on over and seek advice from my website . Thank you =)
Terrific paintings! That is the kind of information that are meant to be shared across the net. Shame on the seek engines for now not positioning this put up upper! Come on over and seek advice from my web site . Thank you =)
beautiful content
There are actually lots of details like that to take into consideration. That may be a great point to bring up. I supply the ideas above as normal inspiration however clearly there are questions like the one you carry up where the most important thing will be working in honest good faith. I don?t know if greatest practices have emerged around issues like that, but I am sure that your job is clearly recognized as a fair game. Each girls and boys really feel the impact of only a moment’s pleasure, for the remainder of their lives.
That is the fitting blog for anyone who needs to search out out about this topic. You understand a lot its almost hard to argue with you (not that I truly would need…HaHa). You definitely put a new spin on a topic thats been written about for years. Nice stuff, simply great!
I get pleasure from, result in I discovered exactly what I used to be looking for. You’ve ended my 4 day long hunt! God Bless you man. Have a nice day. Bye
Thank you for sharing superb informations. Your website is so cool. I am impressed by the details that you have on this website. It reveals how nicely you understand this subject. Bookmarked this website page, will come back for more articles. You, my pal, ROCK! I found just the information I already searched everywhere and simply couldn’t come across. What a perfect web-site.
Thanks a lot for sharing this with all people you actually understand what you’re talking approximately! Bookmarked. Kindly also consult with my web site =). We could have a link change arrangement between us!
hello dudes!! Huge site!
I was just seeking this info for a while. After six hours of continuous Googleing, finally I got it in your site. I wonder what is the lack of Google strategy that do not rank this kind of informative web sites in top of the list. Usually the top web sites are full of garbage.
What i don’t realize is if truth be told how you’re no longer really a lot more neatly-preferred than you may be now. You are very intelligent. You understand therefore significantly when it comes to this matter, produced me personally imagine it from a lot of numerous angles. Its like women and men are not interested until it is one thing to do with Woman gaga! Your personal stuffs excellent. All the time maintain it up!
I was just looking for this information for a while. After six hours of continuous Googleing, finally I got it in your website. I wonder what is the lack of Google strategy that do not rank this kind of informative sites in top of the list. Generally the top web sites are full of garbage.
Excellent story once again. Thumbs up!
Thanks for any other informative site. The place else may I am getting that kind of information written in such a perfect method? I’ve a venture that I am simply now running on, and I’ve been on the glance out for such info.
A powerful share, I just given this onto a colleague who was doing just a little evaluation on this. And he the truth is bought me breakfast as a result of I found it for him.. smile. So let me reword that: Thnx for the treat! However yeah Thnkx for spending the time to discuss this, I really feel strongly about it and love studying more on this topic. If attainable, as you turn into experience, would you mind updating your weblog with extra details? It is extremely helpful for me. Big thumb up for this blog put up!
like carrying out veneer procedure for stained tooth, undertaking composite filling functions