Our Mission

The Team Drea Foundation supports bold, innovative research to find a cure or effective treatment for ALS.

We see raising awareness about this devastating disease as an opportunity to inspire people to live bravely, love joyfully, and appreciate the gift of life.

Our Founder

Andrea Lytle Peet was diagnosed with ALS in 2014 at the age of 33. In eight months, she went from completing a 70.3-mile half Ironman triathlon to walking with a cane.

Remarkably, she has continued to participate in races on her recumbent trike. In May 2022, She became the first person with ALS to do a marathon in all 50 states!

Go On, Be Brave. Make A World Without ALS

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About ALS

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (aka ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease) is a progressive neurological disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. When motor neurons that connect nerves and muscles die, people lose the ability to initiate and control muscle movement. Without stimulation, muscles become weak and atrophy. Most people with ALS become totally paralyzed as they lose the ability to walk, talk, eat, swallow, and breathe.

Every 90 minutes, someone with ALS dies and another person is diagnosed.

The average age of diagnosis is 55; however, cases of ALS also appear in people in their 20s and 30s.

Military veterans are twice as likely to develop ALS as the general population. Athletes also seem to be more susceptible. No one is sure why.

The average life expectancy of a person with ALS is 2-5 years. 20% live 5 years or more; 10% percent live more than 10 years.

There is no effective treatment for ALS. The only approved drugs for ALS only slow down the decline by a few months.

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Now that we’ve completed our BRAVE impact campaign, you may be wondering “What’s next for @go_on_be_brave?” We have a few great opportunities and ways you can get involved in helping continue to make Go On, Be Brave a success! Visit our bio for links to all of the options below. Thanks for supporting our film and our mission to #endALS! 💚1. Purchase tickets to one of our 51 Nationwide Screenings at Regal locations on January 17, 2024 2. Order our BRAVE Holiday Bundle for yourself or a loved one to enjoy the film (and book!) at home 3. Take @goonbedave ‘s advice from the video above - share about the film with your loved ones and/or contact us to host a screening4. Leave a review on IMDB.com and share what viewing Go On, Be Brave meant to you5. Find your own BRAVE - Create a goal for yourself for 2024 and share on socials with hashtag #goonbebrave ... See MoreSee Less
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Looking for the perfect holiday gift to bring ​​💚 HOPE, 💚 JOY, and 💚 INSPIRATION to your loved ones? We’ve got you covered! 📣 Announcing the limited edition 🎁 BRAVE Holiday Gift Bundle! 🎁 Act fast to order one of our limited edition bundles designed for you or your loved ones to dive into Andrea’s remarkable story. Cuddle up at home under our BRAVE embroidered fleece blanket with gourmet popcorn as you watch 🎥 @go_on_be_brave! Then dive into 📚 Hope Fights Back to take a closer look at Andrea’s story in her own words. The bundle will arrive wrapped and ready for your loved ones and includes an exclusive swallow ornament - the symbol of Hope in the ALS community. The BRAVE Holiday Bundle is just $99 with priority mail shipping within the US or $85 with local pickup. All proceeds from sales will go towards ALS research. Order now through our link in bio or bit.ly/brave-gift ... See MoreSee Less
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We are THRILLED to share that 🎥 @regalmovies will host a *ONE NIGHT ONLY* special screening of @go_on_be_brave on January 17, 2024 as a way to inspire your New Year! 🎉💚That’s 51 THEATERS NATIONWIDE all at once…one for each marathon +1 for Boston 💪Thank you, Regal, for believing in our film and our mission to #endALS 💚 Visit bit.ly/brave-screenings to buy your tickets today – Regal Unlimited Members can bring a guest for free!! ... See MoreSee Less
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