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Coast-to-coast bike ride raising funds & awareness for The Packard Center for ALS Research (Cure) & Team Gleason ( Care)

06/18/2026

Most people see a bike ride.

We see a fight.

Every mile Rex rides is for the families living with ALS and the hope that one day no family will have to.

💙 Follow the journey. Link in comments.

06/17/2026

A huge thank you to Gillian, Lisa, and the team at BFF Bikes for getting him back on the road. They swapped out his rear tire for a tubeless setup, fixed a seat issue that had been causing problems since day one, and sent him on his way with a pretty awesome new shirt.

As Rex has learned time and again on this journey, it's the people he meets along the way who keep the wheels turning.

Congratulations to BFF Bikes on 6 years of serving Chicago's cycling community. Thank you for helping carry the Coast2Coast4ALS mission forward, one mile at a time.

💙 Every repair, every conversation, every act of kindness matters.

06/13/2026

We're bringing together champions on and off the field for an unforgettable evening in support of the fight against ALS.

Hosted by Daggett Harvey and Chicago Bears legend & Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim "Jimbo" Covert, this special event will feature appearances from members of the Chicago Bears family and supporters united behind one important cause.

🥂 Cocktail Reception, Curated Culinary Experience & Open Bar
🎯 Power Auction, Golden Ticket Experience & Giving Moment

Every dollar raised supports Coast to Coast 4 ALS and our partners at the Robert Packard Center for ALS Research at Johns Hopkins and Team Gleason as we work toward better treatments, improved care, and ultimately, a cure.

➡️ Express your interest at: https://www.coast2coast4als.org/events/champions
Or email us at: [email protected]

Be among the first to receive event updates, and special announcements.

Let's rally Chicago for those living with ALS. Together, we can help change what's possible.

06/11/2026

Every breakthrough starts with research.

Just a generation ago, scientists knew very little about what causes ALS. Today, researchers are identifying genetic links, developing targeted therapies, improving clinical trials, and making discoveries that are bringing us closer than ever to effective treatments.

Progress is happening.

But progress requires funding.

That's why Coast 2 Coast 4 ALS is riding 4,000 miles across America—to raise awareness and support the researchers working tirelessly to change the future for families affected by ALS.

The finish line isn't the East Coast.

The finish line is a cure.

Follow the ride using the link in the comments ⬇️

06/10/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to our incredible Marketing Director, Jessica Jones! 🎉

Jessica is the creative force behind so much of what you see at Coast 2 Coast 4 ALS. From sharing Rex's journey across America to amplifying the stories of those impacted by ALS, she pours her heart into every campaign, and every connection.

But what makes Jessica truly special isn't just her talent—it's her unwavering commitment to making a difference. She leads with compassion, purpose, and the belief that stories have the power to inspire action.

Today, we celebrate not only all that she does for this mission, but the remarkable person she is.

Please join us in wishing Jessica the happiest of birthdays! 🎂💙🚴‍♂️

06/08/2026

"What is Rex riding on?" 🚴‍♂️

We get this question all the time.

The answer? Everything.

Over the last few weeks, Rex has pedaled across smooth bike paths, quiet country back roads, highway shoulders, gravel roads, and trails that look like they were designed for dirt bikes rather than touring bicycles.

Some days the ride is peaceful and paved.

Other days it's dust, mud, construction zones, and endless bumps.

That's the reality of crossing America by bike.

No matter what the terrain throws at him, Rex keeps moving forward—mile after mile, all to raise awareness and critical funds in the fight against ALS.

The road to a cure won't be easy either. But together, we'll keep pushing ahead.

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🧡 Help us ride toward a world without ALS.

06/06/2026

Iowa was one for the books.

Rex has officially pedaled his way through Iowa, and it turned out to be one of the most eventful states yet.

A mechanical breakdown in Guthrie City led him to the Pine Room, where he waited for repairs and had an unexpected encounter with his very first white skunk. 🦨

Later, Rex and Hank took shelter from a massive storm at the Flat Tire Lounge in Madrid — which, let's be honest, feels like the most appropriate place for a cyclist on a cross-country journey. 🚲😅

While there, they met Kristin, a Coast 2 Coast 4 ALS follower whose mother is battling ALS. Over a beer and conversation, they were reminded that this ride is about so much more than miles.

It's about the people. The stories. The families affected by ALS. And the communities across America rallying behind the fight.

And now, Rex has officially crossed into Illinois, one pedal stroke closer to Chicago for the Champions for a Cure event and one mile closer to raising awareness and critical funds in the fight against ALS. 💙💛

Want to follow Rex's journey across America? Check out the link below to track his progress, cheer him on, and support the cause.

06/04/2026

🏆 YOU'RE INVITED TO BE A CHAMPION FOR A CURE 🏆

On Friday, June 26, Coast to Coast 4 ALS is bringing together business leaders, sports legends, philanthropists, and advocates for a special evening benefiting the fight against ALS.

Hosted by Daggett Harvey and Jim "Jimbo" Covert, Chicago Bears legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer, with Jarrett Payton serving as Master of Ceremonies.

🥂 Cocktail Reception, Curated Culinary Experience & Open Bar
🎯 Power Auction, Golden Ticket Experience & Giving Moment

This unforgettable evening supports Coast to Coast 4 ALS, a 4,000-mile journey across America raising critical funds for ALS research, patient care, and advocacy.

In partnership with Johns Hopkins' Robert Packard Center for ALS Research and Team Gleason, we're helping accelerate progress toward better treatments—and ultimately, a cure.

🎟️ Tickets will be available soon

If you'd like to be among the first to receive event details and ticket information, join the interest list today.

[LINK IN COMMENTS]

Your presence can help change what's possible for families affected by ALS.

06/02/2026

Rex has crossed mountains, battled long roads, and pedaled through thousands of miles. Now we want to help carry him through the next stretch of the ride.

Join The “Riding With Rex” Campaign

Send us:

A selfie
A short video
A photo with family or friends
A picture from wherever you are!

And include a simple message like:

“Riding with Rex from Denver.”
“Cheering you on from Annapolis.”
“Keep pushing from Omaha.”

Post on social media and tag

Let’s show Rex he’s not riding alone.

05/29/2026

ALS doesn’t only impact the person diagnosed. It changes life for entire families.

Behind every ALS patient is often a spouse becoming a caregiver, children stepping into adult responsibilities, friends showing up in extraordinary ways, and families learning to navigate a completely different reality.

This ride is for them too. 💙

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Annapolis, MD
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http://www.coast2coast4als.org/

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