Pushups For ALS

Honoring the Life and Legacy of Brother Frank Albrecht

Chaired by Yentli Soto Albrecht, PhD,
University of Pennsylvania

The daughter of Brother Frank Albrecht, this committed physician scientist in training is proud to partner with her alma-mater to bring attention to and raise funds for Familial ALS research.

Fundraiser Starts February 3rd 2026

Pushup Challange

Community members participate in a push-up challenge inspired by Frank Albrecht's daily tradition, honoring resilience, strength, and service.

Fundraising Goal

Supporting cutting-edge ALS and FTD

research through the

ALS Hope Foundation and the End the Legacy Fund, in increments of $65k: his age of diagnosis, his final year of 65 daily push-ups.

Donate Here:

https://givebutter.com/IUfRoN

Community Gathering

Students, educators, families, and local businesses come together at McCaskey High School to honor a beloved teacher and support a shared cause.

Impact and Legacy

Funds raised advance critical research and carry forward Brother Frank Albrecht's legacy of mentorship, compassion, and community impact.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Local businesses are invited to support the Push-Up Challenge through sponsorships ranging from $500 - $10,000+. Sponsors receive recognition on event signage, the event t-shirt, the GiveButter fundraising page, and event-day announcements while directly supporting ALS and FTD research, Many genetic mutations cause both diseases, including the one in Frank Albrecht's family.
All contributions are tax-deductible. 100% fund cure-focused research, led by patients and advised by top scientists as they fight ALS/FTD in their own lives and families.

All Proceeds Support Lifesaving
ALS Research
People who carry these genetic mutations face 100% fatal disease
This fundraiser honors the life of Brother Frank Albrecht, a beloved McCaskey High School teacher who passed away from C9orf72 ALS in 2024 despite a strong will to live. Led by his daughter, Yentli Soto Albrecht, proceeds from the Push-Up Challenge support cutting-edge ALS and FTD (Frontotemporal Dementia) research. Having inherited the same genetic mutation and a scientist herself, Yentli is leveraging her MD-PhD towards find a cure, turning personal loss into urgent action.