Vi Jones-Medusky lives with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease. While that may have slowed the accomplished runner, she's ready to fight back to raise awareness about ALS and call attention to the need for more funding for a cure in a race at 8:18 a.m. Oct. 18 at Kualoa Ranch.

Jones-Medusky will tackle the 4-mile course along jeep roads and cow pastures through the lush Ka'a'awa Valley in her wheelchair. Residents of all abilities and challenges are invited to participate.

Jones-Medusky has been living with ALS since 2004. She has finished marathons in Honolulu, Boston, New York, Portland, Los Angeles and Maui.

ALS progressively destroys nerve cells controlling muscles, ultimately paralyzing voluntary movement.

The entry fee is $18 and the deadline is Sept. 18 with participation limited to 280.

For more information or to sign up call the Muscular Dystrophy Association ALS Division 593-4454. or e-mail jli@mdausa.org