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2025 Plunge

How we got here.

In 2024, I set out to celebrate Spark Cycling's 3rd birthday by raising money for the ALS Clinic at Mid Coast Hospital. Over two years, we've raised $84,000 for the Patient Assistance Fund. My dad, Dr. Nick Hyde, a retired surgeon at Mid Coast, was diagnosed with ALS in 2023 and passed away ten days before last year's event. In his honor, the endowed fund now bears his name, continuing his legacy of care for patients and families in Maine.

ALS has no cure and limited treatment options. I watched my dad — a lifelong athlete who could never sit still — lose the use of his hands, his mobility, and eventually his ability to breathe. Funds raised through our event support access to specialists, adaptive equipment, and essential resources. Past contributions have enabled purchases like foldable wheelchairs — the kind that fit in the back of a car — which for someone with ALS can mean the difference between being housebound and continuing to participate in life.

This event is cathartic for me and my family — a chance to channel grief into action. My hope is that we can make a small difference for other families in Maine. I hope you'll join us on Plunge day, whether that means donating, plunging, volunteering, or just showing up to cheer — it takes a village.

With love and gratitude,

Britt