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Spring of 2023

Goal:

$100,000

Total:

$93,774.92

Contributors

Sarah Keogh
Ken Klonoski
Dennis & Monica Keane
David & Barbara Leahy
Anonymous 1
John & Brenda Leith
Lynne Winter
Stephen Desio
Deborah Bellina
Claudette Flynn
Kathleen Karber
Robert Koshar
Lindsey Burns
Jeff & Melissa Adams
Debby Phelps
Jean Russell
Melody Breen
Tom & Becky Bettle
Margie McDonald
Quinn for the win
Emily Lowe
Laurie and Kevin Lemack
Brian & Brenda Bossman
Linda Ortman
Cynthia Pioli
Kathy & Tom Daly
Janet Guidi
Kenneth Foster
Charles & Jacqueline Groccia
Daniel Tracey
Ken Klonosky
Sharon Foster
Donald Stella
Patty Sutherland
Jeff Hojlo
Melissa Tracey
The Newells
Kathy Kingsley
Brian Blair
Janice Kelly
Deborah McGonnell
Penny McGee
Lawrence Cunningham
Penelope Rodday
Matthias Bradshaw
Susan Black
Lorraine (Chickie) Thompson
Elaine Busby
donald walker
Thomas Jones
DD Property & Investments LLC
Lorraine Cain
Darlene Salatto Rose
Mark & Barbara Sullivan
Sarah & Chris Palmer
Virginia Hayles
Jeremiah Okrasinski
John Hegarty
Brenda Beherrell
Herman Millet
John & Judy Hegarty
Diane Power
Debra Walz
Jim Houle
Suzanne Garcia
Morah Alexander
Lisa & Steve Rabideau
Caren and Joe Preston
Kathy Abu
Robert & Kristin Theye
James & Michele McGinley
Robert & Audrey Bishop
Knights of Columbus Council 85
Mr. & Mrs. William Spence
Sean Durkin
Carol Addy
Jane Mazurczak
Lisa Spellman
Michelle Rehill
Lauren Rothwell
Robin Wring
Liz & Mike Gallagher
Tom Hoey
Barbara Tosco
Mark & Eileen Komanecky
William & Patricia Griffin
Mobility Works
Edward & Diane Gorak
Jason Monte
Sarah Murphy
Bill McCann
James McQuade
Denise Mastrovito
Jane Sickler
Rebecca Robak
Lauren Mullin
Lisa Mullin
Mary Bruce
Jeffrey Edelman
Jessica Austin
Tonya Saylor
Jane McLeod
Elizabeth Rinaldo
John & Karen Boyd
Keith Pellerin
Peter Proulx
Sandra Livermore Herman
Jason, Jenny, and Layla Freitas
Dan and Joan Scott
Harold Brunelle
Nancy Walsh
Alan M Hickey
Robyn Tibert
Jane McLeod
Barbara MacGillivray
Marjory & John O'Neill
Harry & Paula Shepherd
CARY STOKES
Jim and Mary Jane McCann
Cynthia Dayotas
Richard Hicks
Melissa Parr
stephen piana
Laurence and Barbara Thomas
Tom & Laurel Mitchell
Stephanie Ash
Charles Sarcia
Sharon and Peter Marshall
Brain Devlin
Greg Batcheler
Julie Jennings
Colleen Tanguay
Jeanne Stribley
Dawn warwick
Cat Corbett
Muir Family
Roger Payette
Ellen Sowick
James Ferraro
mulieri Anne marie
P.J. Washburn
Beth Duquette
Brian Sogoloff
Marian Colman
Deborah Flanagan
Linda DeWolfe
Therese Turpin
Kathleen Karber
Patrice Sweeney
Jody & Alysia Stiles
Mary Sullivan
Kathy Caliendo
Linda Odams
Michelle Schofield
Mike & Laurie Gaudette
Adrienne Souza
Ellen Bernard
Deborah Sawyer
Carrie HUNTON
Colleen Johnston
Richard Freitas
Bruce Black
Wilfred Alejandro
William Galvin
Sharon and Andy Cunningham
Jennifer Lanam
MARK BERGERON
Jim & Melissa Kane
Shannon Alejandro
Bradford Brooker
Georgette Miller
Evan Bachner
Louise Roy-Doucet
Thomas Finneran
Lisa Olson
Barbara Lee
Patricia Cook
Heidi Philllips
John Shea Jr
Jay and Anne Woodman
Meaghan McCann
Barbara Prince
Roger & Sallee Slyk & Dancer
Theresa Dunbar
Lori Karger
Beth Grady
Dorothy Dixon
Susan Letham
Edward Ellsworth
Eileen Garry
Kristin McDonald
Christine Cerrone
diane arditti
Cory Williams
Bruce & Kathy Reilly
Richard Casaceli
Tracey Lydon
Randy Cumming
Fatima Allan
Joel Slovin
Donna Houston
Lanny Eder
Gretchen Detora
Shannon Saba
Lisa Campopiano
Sharon Sinerate
Charlene Stoessel
Joanne Nye
Susan Reynolds
Joel/Debbie Gore/DeMarco
Evelyn DeMarco
Martha Braverman
Adriane Gilder
Wendy and Bob Morrison
Sandy Knott
Maryann Arsenault
Sharman Lappin
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals
Martha Tascione
Faith Regan
Deborah Katsiroubas
Maureen Urban
Deborah Cannon
Rich and Debby VannNostrand
Annmarie Godin
Matt Herson
Lisa Boyer
Renee & Bob Solis
Helen Gordon
Rich & Mary McNamara
Ken & Mary Hunt
Joe DeWolfe
Peter O'Donnell
Stephen MacLellan
Tracy Zitoli
Kathy McSweeney
Andrea Pagano
Debra Greenwald
Robin Winkler
Mike and Denyse Turpin
Marc Gazaille
Adriane Gilder
Lori & David Schultz
BJS Wholesale Foundation
Mike and Dot Henry
Martha Dutton
Karin Killeen
Terry Crean
Jeffrey McGill
The Ride to Remember
MT Pharma
Mission Church
Cynthia Raccone
Jeffrey Noel
Kristine Copley
Angela Lukasevicz
Linda Mastrototoro
Janine Gould
Jeff Kooperman
Stephen Desio
Gloria Josephs
Chief Lyver
Monica Grehoski
Jennifer Bourget
Michael Durkin
Carolyn Hsiao
Jonathan Hanna
Kathy Gosnell
Madison Ramirez
Jonathan Kalagher
Lindsey Bazigian
Amanda Hubley
Northborough Firefighters
Carly Goodell
Andrea Fierimonte
Peter Stone
Tess Lien
Keely Hanna
Theodore O'Brien
Molly Robbins
Joanne Nye
Karen Scopetski
Jeff Lourie
Todd Minardi
Alan Gordon
Andrew Dowd
MJ Fredette
Linda Henry
William Payne
Catherine Spinelli
Xavier Reilly
Jason Perreault
Sizamme Rotaccp
Craig Johnson
Carla Proffit
Meaghan Callahan
Joseph Bard
Jason St. Pierre
Jamie Corriveau
Lois Kirk
Bruce Terry
Northborough Police Association
Vieste Simply Italian
Tom Andrews
Robby & Libby Gibson
Will Bard
Erin Kenney
Mikayla Orlando
Jill Valickus
Laine Margolin
Theodore O'Toole
Orlando Builders, LLC
Stephen & Frankie Sullivan
Rachael Sables
Maurice Wilson
Mike Smith
Mark Leahy
Ryan Newell
Nick Miglionico
Thomas Kass
Howard Buster Spaulding
Robert Theve
Michael McAuliffe
Diane Stokes
Elizabeth Joseph
Ellen Lotz
Janine Colleran
Julie Guerin
Katie Mick
Chris Stokes
Kathy Blackmore
Judy Miller
Mare Campbell-York & Ron York
Bari Gulsby
norine minion
Cathy Houk
Louise Pond
nancy Lepp
Robin Harris
Shirley Pukaite
Susan & John Lawrence
Allison Lattanzio
Nancy Luke
George & Eileen McGregor
Darlene Salatto Rose
Rachel Hung
Rango Keshavan
Nicholas Cortese
Kristy & Brian Poulliot
Janice DiBona
Gene Adams
Michael Fallon
Kristy &Brian Poulliot
Anthony Lamacchia
Jayda Burke

Comments

"Your dedication to improve the lives of others is inspiring. Thank you for all you've done and look forward to hearing about your future efforts."
- Sarah Keogh

"Fantastic effort by Diane and team."
- Ken Klonoski

"Thank you for all your great work. We appreciate you"
- Stephen Desio

"So much love and respect for CCALS. Living their mission every day."
- Deborah Bellina

"Such an accomplishment! ❤️"
- Claudette Flynn

"Great job! Wish I could give more!"
- Kathleen Karber

"Pleasure meeting you at Greenwich Bicycles!"
- Robert Koshar

"Sending all good thoughts and prayers Such good works!"
- Melody Breen

"❤️"
- Margie McDonald

"Congratulations - an amazing accomplishment for a wonderful cause."
- Emily Lowe

"Hoping for a GREAT ride for you Jim!"
- Laurie and Kevin Lemack

"You guys have nearly completed a herculean ride up the east coast and have raised awareness about ALS and much needed funds for a very worthy cause. Congratulations!!"
- Brian & Brenda Bossman

"You guys are amazing!!"
- Linda Ortman

"Congratulations on your incredible bike ride!"
- Cynthia Pioli

"Finish strong! Cheering from Maine!!"
- Janet Guidi

"The Northborough DPW"
- Matthias Bradshaw

"God bless"
- donald walker

"Jim and Diane, Michelle and I met you at the Holiday Inn Express in Aberdeen at breakfast. You are an inspiration to us and we truely hope you exceed your goals on this ride. It is such a great cause and a terrible disease. Stay safe and God bless. Tom and Michelle"
- Thomas Jones

"Go Jim and Diane! Hope to see you in New York."
- Darlene Salatto Rose

"You two are inspiring. Safe travels, and enjoy the ride!"
- Sarah & Chris Palmer

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- Virginia Hayles

"It was great to meet you during your ride through Fredericksburg. Wishing you safe travels on your journey. Jeremy, Melissa, and Grady"
- Jeremiah Okrasinski

"Donation From Knights of Columbus Council 85 Westborough"
- Herman Millet

"Thinking of you on your journey!"
- Jim Houle

"Wishing you safe travels and the wind at your back."
- Lisa & Steve Rabideau

"Good Luck Jim & Diane!! God Bless!"
- Mr. & Mrs. William Spence

"Go Jim and Diane GO!!!!!!!!"
- Lisa Spellman

"Thank you for taking this amazing journey to help support our loved ones that have battled ALS and continue to battle. Wishing you a safe trip! Best- The Rothwell Family"
- Lauren Rothwell

"Best of luck, Jim."
- Robin Wring

"Enjoy the ride. Be safe."
- Liz & Mike Gallagher

"Diane Stokes and her riding partner Jim are an amazing team with a personal heartfelt cause. All of us on Waterville Place are all cheering you on and wishing you a safe journey. So proud of your efforts to help others."
- Barbara Tosco

"Go Diane! You are amazing!"
- Jane Sickler

"Always an inspiration! Stay safe and have fun!"
- Rebecca Robak

"Good Luck Diane, and safe travels. What a wonderful thing you are doing!"
- Lisa Mullin

"So impressed by your passion!"
- Mary Bruce

"Thank you"
- Tonya Saylor

"A wonderful tribute to a son from loving father. We will never forget Matt!!! Safe and successful journey."
- Jane McLeod

"Good Luck!"
- Keith Pellerin

"Our hearts are with you Jim. Peter and Sue Proulx"
- Peter Proulx

"Good luck, Jim. Safe riding!"
- Sandra Livermore Herman

"Safe travels!! Such amazing work you're doing!!"
- Jason, Jenny, and Layla Freitas

"Great way Mr Bruce to remember your son Matt and also support a really good organization CCALS!"
- Harold Brunelle

"Thank you for all this special organization does for those suffering from this horrible disease. Touching story on CBS Boston."
- Nancy Walsh

"Thank you Anna for this compassionate and inspiring story about Jim Bruce and his dedication to this cause."
- Jim and Mary Jane McCann

"In loving memory of Matt and his amazing family!"
- Cynthia Dayotas

"Diane as you embark on this Courageous journey…I wanted to contribute to get you over the $60,000 mark…now people we have $40,000 more to hit goal!! Tom & Laurel Mitchell"
- Tom & Laurel Mitchell

"ALS has claimed too many members of the Sarcia Family. I wish I knew about this organization earlier. Ride safely and Ride Like The Wind !!"
- Charles Sarcia

"Good luck and safe travels! In memory of my Mom, Margaret Parent. Thank you to CCALS for everything you do to help families take care of their loved ones. Sharon Marshall"
- Sharon and Peter Marshall

"Jim, you are amazing and what a great dad. Thinking of you and your family, your son is with you the whole ride."
- Brain Devlin

"Best wishes for safe travels on your Atlantic coast journey."
- Julie Jennings

"Best of luck. Amazing tribute to your son and all that are impacted with ALS"
- Dawn warwick

"Wishing you safe travels and fair weather on your incredible journey. And much fun and success!"
- Cat Corbett

"God Bless … safe travels"
- Muir Family

"As an avid cyclist I applaud your goal."
- Roger Payette

"My good friend, Merrimac Police Chief, Jimmy Flynn died of ALS..his anniversary just passed.I donate for him too."
- Ellen Sowick

"Good luck on your ride. What a beautiful way to honor your son, he and your family will always be in our thoughts and prayers. He will NEVER be forgotten."
- James Ferraro

"Your story on WBZ touched me. I wish I could do more. Be safe and God bless"
- P.J. Washburn

"Such a touching and inspiring story"
- Beth Duquette

"Safe travels! Wishing you the very best on your journey! Terri & Dave Turpin"
- Therese Turpin

"Happy to support you and Ccals here in west Falmouth. A great and beautiful place. Best of luck ."
- Patrice Sweeney

"Wishing you the best on this adventure! Thinking of those who have fought this terrible disease, and those working on the cure."
- Mary Sullivan

"Good Luck!"
- Adrienne Souza

"Jim, Wishing you and Diane a safe and successful journey! Good luck."
- Deborah Sawyer

"I’m so lucky to call you my friend ❤️ wishing you and Jim the best."
- Colleen Johnston

"Travel safe Jim & Diane"
- Richard Freitas

"Diane, praying for good weather and safe travels."
- Wilfred Alejandro

"Diane and Jim you inspire so many to do good. May your ride North be blessed with good weather, new friends and record fund raising for Compassionate Care ALS"
- Sharon and Andy Cunningham

"Wishing you nothing but success on your journey!"
- Jennifer Lanam

"Good luck Jim & Diane!!"
- Jim & Melissa Kane

"Good luck on your ride!"
- Shannon Alejandro

"Dear Diane and Jim, Thank you for your efforts to raise money for CCALS. Steve's dad died of ALS and we are happy to donate to your ride. Be Safe and Best Wishes, Lisa Olson and Steve Cok"
- Lisa Olson

"Best of luck Jim Bruce on your journey from Falmouth FL to Falmouth MA. This is such a wonderful thing you're doing in memory of Matt. I know that CCALS is near and dear to both you and Natalie. Fly like the wind!!!"
- Patricia Cook

"Wishing you a great ride and that you get many donations!"
- Heidi Philllips

"Have an awesome ride! See you when you get home Jim!"
- John Shea Jr

"For Matt Bruce"
- Jay and Anne Woodman

"Go Mr. Bruce!!!! I will be cheering you on!"
- Meaghan McCann

"Diane, you never cease to amaze me - your compassion to help others is so admirable and inspirational. You are an amazing person and we are so lucky to have you in our tennis family. Safe travels - you got this!"
- Barbara Prince

"Jim, Matt's riding with you. Go team Matt! Tim Ellsworth"
- Edward Ellsworth

"Go Diane!!"
- Christine Cerrone

"You continue to inspire people that you don’t even know. Thank you for everything you do."
- Cory Williams

"Have a safe journey Jim!"
- Bruce & Kathy Reilly

"Go Jim and Diane! Never Give up!"
- Richard Casaceli

"Quite an inspiring thing you and your team are doing, Jim. Best wishes for a safe ride, decent weather, and wind at your back! Randy & Pat Cumming"
- Randy Cumming

"Thank you for your help! When we needed you."
- Fatima Allan

"Jimmy we pray that you have great weather and stay safe! Jay & Donna Houston"
- Donna Houston

"I lost a co worker to ALS in the last 90's. I organized a walk for her family to help her two daughters with their college education. I still think of Jeanne and her family to this day. God Bless you Jim on your bicycle trip. Matt will be right by your side!"
- Gretchen Detora

"You guys are so inspiring. #FitBricksFamily Be safe and enjoy every minute of your journey."
- Lisa Campopiano

"I read about your journey in the Community Advocate. What an amazing thing you are doing. Good luck!"
- Charlene Stoessel

"JB amazing. Truly amazing individual"
- Joel/Debbie Gore/DeMarco

"Have a great ride. Donating in honor of my friend Lisa"
- Evelyn DeMarco

"Ride Safely, Jim Bruce. Look over your shoulder for my frequent nagging"
- Adriane Gilder

"For Jim Bruce and team. Such a great tribute."
- Sandy Knott

"I heard on Chronicle about the wonderful work CCALS does!"
- Maryann Arsenault

"CCALS and Ron Hoffman were so wonderful in guiding Kathy and her family through the horror that is ALS."
- Sharman Lappin

"Good Luck Jim! Michael and Marty Tascione"
- Martha Tascione

"Remembering John, the wonderful work of CCALS, Matt, and all those impacted by ALS. Safe travels."
- Faith Regan

"I saw the story on Channel 5 & it spurred to me to donate. You supported my friend Chris Anderson from 2018-2021 & now are supporting another friend, Mahendra Shakya who was recently diagnosed."
- Maureen Urban

"Donating in honor of my friend Debbie Garland Bellina's son Matt"
- Deborah Cannon

"Go Chorches!"
- Matt Herson

"Go Jim!"
- Lisa Boyer

"Jim & Diane, thank you for riding for such a worthy cause!"
- Renee & Bob Solis

"Safe travels!"
- Ken & Mary Hunt

"Good luck & god bless"
- Joe DeWolfe

"Good luck to Jim Bruce and his Falmouth to Falmouth ride!"
- Stephen MacLellan

"Best wishes for a smooth ride!"
- Tracy Zitoli

"We’ll be thinking of you Jim as you ride in memory of Matt! John and Robin"
- Robin Winkler

"Good Luck Jim!"
- Mike and Denyse Turpin

"You two are an inspiration to do whatever it takes to make a difference and improve people's lives! Lori & David Schultz"
- Lori & David Schultz

"Diane and Jim, wishing you a safe journey!"
- Karin Killeen

""Good luck, Jim! Wishing you fair weather!" - Terry & Kevin Crean"
- Terry Crean

"From the BOW WOWs and Friends of Diane Stokes"
- Diane Stokes

"Good luck Jim!!"
- Elizabeth Joseph

"Good Luck, Diane Ellen Lotz"
- Ellen Lotz

"Good Luck!"
- Janine Colleran

"Good luck!"
- Katie Mick

"Go Diane Go!!"
- Chris Stokes

"Best of luck on your amazing journey"
- Judy Miller

"Go Diane!"
- Mare Campbell-York & Ron York

"Wishing you a safe ride with fair weather."
- Bari Gulsby

"Fabulous organization!!! Happy to help."
- Cathy Houk

"Good luck with the ride Diane. You continue to amaze me the more I get to know you. I’m proud to call you my friend."
- Robin Harris

"Jim, May the fair winds, lift you."
- Susan & John Lawrence

"Sending the Biggest Hugs to you!!! Love, ali"
- Allison Lattanzio

"Thank you for Jason, and for your support of my first trike outing as a person with ALS."
- Nancy Luke

"Diane, Thank you for going the "Extra Mile" in support of this very worthy cause, we are so proud of you. George and Eileen"
- George & Eileen McGregor

"I’m so sorry to read about Matt. My dear friend Dean has been suffering from this illness for years. I’ve seen him go from a vibrant artist to being confined in a wheel chair with minimal capabilities. Yet his mind is fully there."
- Rango Keshavan

"To all of those fighting against ALS and to their compassionate and caring loved ones. May God Bless All of You!"
- Kristy & Brian Poulliot

"Good Luck Jim!"
- Kristy &Brian Poulliot

"For the Bruce Family! In support of Jim and in loving memory of Matt."
- Jayda Burke

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Event Description

Cheer on Jim Bruce and Diane Stokes as they ride cross country to raise money for CCALS and honor the life of Jim’s son Matt, who passed away from ALS in 2014. Jim and Diane are long-time friends who have trained and competed in triathlons together since 2008. In spring 2023, the pair will ride over 1,600 miles, starting in Falmouth, FL and finishing in Falmouth, MA.

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On their month-long journey up the coast, they will visit ALS families currently served by CCALS.

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Jim's Story

In 2014, Jim’s son Matt was diagnosed with a rare form of ALS, not normally found in young adults. Matt and his family connected with Ron early on and received support from CCALS throughout their ALS journey.

In the face of such a devastating diagnosis, Matt lived his life fully, actively and vibrantly. He was a fan of the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics and, most fervently, the Bruins. He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting and off-roading. Music was a particular passion; Matt was a frequent concert-goer. Most of all, Matt reveled in the company of family and friends. During his last year, he realized a life-long dream and traveled widely throughout Europe. Matt was an inspiration to all.

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Since Matt’s passing, Jim has continued to support the work of our organization, acting as President of the CCALS Board and participating in fundraising events. Every year, he has run the Falmouth Road Race, pushing a person living with ALS in the special race wheelchair which CCALS initially designed for Matt.

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Thank you to our generous sponsors