About

Debbie McGee is the mother of three beautiful daughters: Jenny (27), Becky (23) and Cecilia (14) and has been married to John for 28 years. She is a Mayflower descendent and has told stories of her Salem witch ancestry. Debbie began her famous running career when she was 42 years old and ran her first marathon on the first anniversary of the day she quit smoking. She completed her 25th marathon in November 2007, only six years later.Commonly referred to as “The Mayor” because of her far reaching friendships and her outgoing personality, Debbie has worked at Total Intelligence Solutions (TIS) for one year. Previously, she spent 21 years working at SunTrust, and then moved to IDefense where she met and befriended Matt Devost (founder and President of the Terrorism Research Center, part of the umbrella company TIS). She has also worked at Greenberg Traurig, Dickestein Shapiro and Doggett Enterprises.

Debbie was diagnosed with ALS in October 2007. Not all people with ALS experience the same symptoms but some of the early signs include: tripping, dropping things, abnormal fatigue of the arms and/or legs and muscle cramps or muscle twitches. ALS affects only the motor neurons; the five senses and muscles of the eyes and bladder are generally not affected. The rate at which ALS progresses varies from person to person and not all people have the same symptoms or same patterns of progression; however, progressive muscle weakness and paralysis are universally experienced.

All contributions made towards the Race for Debbie will be given to the ALS Association, providing vital services to People with ALS (PALS) each year. A portion of the funds the ALS Association raises each year goes toward ALS research to find viable treatment options and, ultimately, a cure for this devastating disease. In addition to ALS support clinics and certified centers, the ALS Association provides home visits, medical equipment, a grant program, transportation and support groups.