Will You Join Me?  

This October 8, I'll be running the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Jose Half Marathon in honor of my good friend and former teammate, Dwight Clark, who is battling ALS. 

The 13.1-mile race is always an incredible challenge, both physically and mentally, but this time I will think about how Dwight is fighting this terrible disease, and I will push on.  In 2017, Dwight Clark was diagnosed with ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. After visits to six neurologists and three ALS specialists, Clark was told he had the terminal neuromuscular condition which affects control of muscles needed to move, speak, eat and breathe. He quickly became unable to even button his shirt. ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, eventually leading to complete loss of voluntary muscle action.  Dwight Clark is like a brother to me. This news crushed me. I’ve vowed to him to be here for whatever he needs from me. This is why I hope to raise $87,000 for The ALS Association in honor of Dwight, who sported the number 87 during his entire football career.  The dollars raised at Rock ‘n’ Roll San Jose will benefit cutting-edge research, vital patient care programs and important advocacy work of the ALS Association.  

Here’s how you can help. Run with me on October 8 in San Jose, CA. Runners and walkers of all levels are encouraged to sign up as there are also 10K and 5K races.  Join the fun with Team Challenge ALS! To Register, click on the Start Fundraising button today.  Please consider still making a donation today to help us reach $87,000! No amount is too small. 

Will you join me?  

Roger Craig  

Three-Time Super Bowl Champion