TShawStrong 5k to Beat ALS

A 5k and 1k Kids Fun Run benefiting the ALS Research Team at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the Sandra West ALS Foundation. The race was established in 2024 by Stacey Baker, inspired by her sister’s ALS diagnosis in 2022. In its inaugural year, the race successfully donated $15,000 to ALS charities.

This year, the 5k to Beat ALS is partnering with Tim Shaw and the TShawStrong Organization. TShawStrong was founded by Tim Shaw, a six-year NFL veteran who played as a linebacker and special teams ace for the Tennessee Titans. Tim was diagnosed with ALS in 2014. Both TShawStrong and the 5k to Beat ALS share a common mission: to raise awareness for ALS and generate funds for research, all while keeping administrative costs to a minimum.

Together, both organizations aim to raise vital funds and awareness for a cause that profoundly impacts those diagnosed and their families.