The Eunice Harris ALS Gift Fund Eunice died at home on September 30, 2004 after a five-year battle with ALS. Soon afterward the idea was put together at the Runner's Edge running store in Farmingdale Long Island to see if we could have a fund drive in her memory. The idea quickly caught on. Because Eunice was so well loved in the running community on Long Island, runners gladly came forward to contribute to the drive. The raffle was set up and prizes were given by the Runner's Edge and other stores and individuals, with the raffle taking place at the store just before Christmas. Her two sons regularly attend the raffle drawing and also give generous donations to the fund. While this was going, on I put forward the idea that we should sell raffle tickets at the Massapequa Road Runner's Club and the Long Island Road Runner's Club combined Christmas/Holiday party which has proved to be very successful. Following are two statements which explain that although Eunice is no longer with us, she is the force that drives the fund. From her son Andrew: "As the youngest son of Eunice Harris it gives me great pleasure to see so many people coming out annually to support this cause in my mother's memory. She touched so many lives and I am proud to be her son. I would personally like to thank everyone involved in making this a successful event year after year" From the Long Island Road Runners Club: "Our members loved Eunice as if she was a member of our own families and that is why we give so generously and freely." - Colin Harris