Carol’s Crew Supports Project A.L.S.

In 2014, the Hines Rowing Center and Whitemarsh Boat Club came together to form Carol’s Crew in honor of founding member Carol Kleiner, who was diagnosed with A.L.S. in 2013. Our mission is to raise awareness of A.L.S. and generate funds for research through Project A.L.S., helping others who will face this diagnosis.

Every May, during A.L.S. Awareness Month, Carol’s Crew hosts the “Miles that Matter” campaign at WBC. Participants make a charitable pledge for the miles they row throughout the month—either self-funded or by seeking pledges from family and friends. Over the past decade, Carol’s Crew has raised nearly $2 million through various charitable initiatives. In collaboration with Carol’s family, Project A.L.S. has established the Kleiner Family Research Initiative, aimed at accelerating promising treatments into clinical trials, with one candidate currently undergoing trials.

What is A.L.S.?

A.L.S., commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. As these neurons deteriorate, individuals gradually lose the ability to walk, speak, swallow, and breathe. A.L.S. is typically fatal within 2 to 5 years of diagnosis.

Why Support Project A.L.S.?

Project A.L.S. is dedicated to identifying and funding groundbreaking scientific research that aims to develop effective treatments and ultimately a cure for A.L.S. By bringing together the world’s leading scientists and physicians, Project A.L.S. fosters collaboration and innovation to deepen our understanding of the disease and to create more effective therapeutic strategies.