Saturday

July 11, 2026

9 AM - REGISTRATION

10 AM - SHOTGUN START

5 PM - POST PARTY & AWARDS

Majestic Hills - Denison, IA

Since its founding in 2006, ALS in the Heartland has assisted

thousands of individuals with ALS, their families, and caregivers, one

by one, to improve their quality of life, provide them with muchneeded goods and services, and assist in maintaining their dignity for as long as possible.

ALS in the Heartland exists to provide the highest quality of support

and care for people living with ALS and their families in Nebraska,

Iowa, and South Dakota.

Over the past 19 years ALS in the Heartland has:

• Served in 123 counties.
• Aided in keeping over 60% of ALS individuals in their homes throughout their illness.
• Provided thousands of respite grants, or breaks from the emotionally and physically taxing role of caregiving.
• Supplied thousands of pieces of equipment to people with ALS.
• Received feedback that 96% of patient families have found ALS in the Heartland services helpful and needed.

ALS in the Heartland is honored to travel this journey with those touched by ALS.

Derek Fink has always been the kind of person who puts others first. In his role as Athletic Director at Denison High School, Derek is known as a selfless teammate, devoted family man and steady leader.

That hasn’t changed since being diagnosed with ALS in July of 2024. Fink learned he has a sporadic form of the disease, with no known cure. But Derek has attacked ALS the same way he has approached every challenge - as an athlete and as a coach - with purpose, preparation and resolve.

Supported by his wife, Stephanie, and surrounded by friends, family, former teammates and community members, Derek continues to lead, serve and fight ALS through Team Fink. Rallying behind values like Energy, Attitude, and Toughness, Team Fink inspires a determination to meet ALS head-on and support others battling the disease.

Funds raised from the event will support ALS in the Heartland. ALS in the Heartland provides guidance, education and community resources by offering programs like equipment rentals, family respite grant programs, transportation assistance, and programs for children who may have a parent battling ALS. Every dollar raised will stay local to support ALS families in and around Iowa!