Swim
for the
Cure
A Long Swim designs and manages open water swimming events raising funds for collaborative ALS world class research.
Swim for
the Cure
A Long Swim designs and manages open water swimming events raising funds for collaborative ALS world class research.
All Donations Fund Breakthrough Research
Pembe Hande Ozdinler, PhD
A Long Swim has the largest impact by directly supporting breakthrough ALS research. The Ozdinler Lab at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine is changing the game, making incredible advancements in the fight against ALS. We’re confident the best way to race toward a cure is to support Dr. Ozdinler’s exciting work.
The Ozdinler Lab has recently made amazing discoveries understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms responsible for early vulnerability and progressive degeneration of upper motor neurons, including the discovery of the NU-9 compound (now AKV-9) which has shown to reverse ALS neuron damage. AKV-9 has been granted orphan drug status by the FDA, and is now embarking on Phase 1 safety trials at the FDA.
All Donations Fund Breakthrough Research
Pembe Hande Ozdinler, PhD
A Long Swim has the largest impact by directly supporting breakthrough ALS research. The Ozdinler Lab at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine is changing the game, making incredible advancements in the fight against ALS. We’re confident the best way to race toward a cure is to support Dr. Ozdinler’s exciting work.
The Ozdinler Lab has recently made amazing discoveries understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms responsible for early vulnerability and progressive degeneration of upper motor neurons–including, the discovery of the NU-9 compound which has shown to reverse ALS neuron damage.
Summer 2025 Events
Sponsorship
Proceeds from all A Long Swim open water swimming events
fund collaborative ALS research
Past Signature Swims
How to Give
Donate
A Long Swim is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code so that your donation will be 100% tax deductible as a charitable contribution.
Become a Sponsored Athlete
A Long Swim sponsors athletes participating in a variety of events including open water swims, marathons, triathlons, and Ironmans.
Swimming strengthens the vascular system and helps to reduce the dosage of .
Sponsor An Event
Proceeds from all A Long Swim open water swimming events fund collaborative ALS research.
Hear Doug Speak
Doug tells a gripping story of how, in the two years leading up to A Long Swim, he assembled and trained a team to achieve that goal.