Since Derek Hogg was diagnosed with ALS in 2013, he has become a staple at the Les Turner ALS Foundation’s Strike Out ALS 5k. Whether running, using his son’s stroller for support or peddling a special recumbent bike, Derek defines what it means to defy the odds and fight ALS. Derek served as a contributor for The Mighty to shared why he won’t let ALS stop him from “racing for awareness”. Read his story here.