Jon “Blazeman” Blais, gained worldwide attention when his incredible story was covered during NBC’s Ironman World Championship broadcast in 2005.
Blais, who completed the event while suffering with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), succumbed to the fatal disease on Sunday, May 27th.
Blais has left a permanent mark on the sport of triathlon. He has inspired many to join him in raising awareness and important funds to battle ALS.
Please visit http://www.alswarriorpoet.com/ and http://www.waronals.com/ to find out more about Jon, to donate, and to continue his fight against the horrible disease of ALS.
Jon “Blazeman” Blais (August 30, 1971 – May 27, 2007)
My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this sad time.
