148: Rolling Around Fundraising: The Story & Perseverance of the Ahlers Family

Join Tim for a conversation with siblings Michele and Michael Ahlers about family, fundraising, and FSHD. Listen as Michael recounts Michele giving him the “FSHD frisk” and Michele shares her complicated emotions at Michael’s diagnosis shortly after the siblings re-entered each other’s lives. Committed to supporting each other and the FSHD community through training, healthy eating, and fundraising, tune in for the Ahlers’ Family story of perseverance.

Support Michael in the 2025 Triple Bypass: https://www.bikesignup.com/ahlers-fshd

About the Triple Bypass: https://www.triplebypass.org/

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More information about the 6/7/25 Ride: "Words aren’t enough to express my gratitude to Lindsey and Sarah (of Boulder Sports Physiotherapy) and the dozens of people (many affiliated with Evergreen Ride Club) who showed up and made this fundraiser a huge success. I’m blessed with an amazing extended family! All of you are the best people I know, and I’m thrilled so many new connections were made. Best of all, we raised over $1,600 for the FSHD Society! Every little bit counts towards their mission to fund the research and treatment that help improve life for those living with this terrible disease. On behalf of my sister Michele and I, and from the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU! " -Michael Ahlers