The energy was high at Walsingham Park today where everyone met for the 2011 Ride to Defeat ALS. Dunn&co. riders took on the 25-mile ride, leaving the 62 mile ride for the serious bicyclists. It’s rewarding for us to participate in the event we work hard bringing to life. We’re three years strong supporting the ALS Florida Chapter, building awareness for this tragic disease. For those unfamiliar, ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. As the disease progresses it robs the person’s ability to walk, move and speak, eventually leading to death. The Piece by Piece installation that helped spread this message to the public has had such success it’s still traveling from location to location two years later. We’re proud of the continued relationship we have with this local chapter. Stay tuned for the upcoming 2012 Walk to Defeat ALS campaign and event details. — Brit