Pete Frates 5K - Beverly, Massachusetts - Running

The Pete Frates 5K is a Running race in Beverly, Massachusetts consisting of a 5K and Virtual 5K.

The Pete Frates 5K honors the late Pete Frates, who was internationally recognized as an advocate for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) awareness and education. Prior succumbing to ALS, Pete successfully helped raise $225 million globally to #strikeoutals through the ice bucket challenge. All proceeds from this year's race will fund the addition of a psychologist or psychiatric mental-health nurse practitioner to the ALS multidisciplinary care team at the Mass General Sean M.

The primary symptom of ALS is the progressive loss of strength, yet the psychological impact of the disease is also tremendous. While quality of life ratings remain relatively high, even in the face of increasing physical impairment, the emotional stress also remains high. Access to expert psychological support to navigate these changes and to offer coping strategies, will provide a positive impact on quality of life for people with ALS.