North Dakota State University student runs 400 miles to raise $10,000 for AARDA

Aug 15 2012

North Dakota State University student, Ben Clark, is currently trekking 400 miles in an effort to raise $10,000 for the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA).

This mission is deeply personal to him as both of his parents suffer from autoimmune diseases, his mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and his dad is battling a disorder damaging that continues to damage his peripheral nerves.

"This cause means so much to me. I will run for a week to raise money. And, yes, I will put myself through a living hell but I just want donations. I want to do something. I want to help somehow. I want to give back and that is what this is all about," Clark said in a video interview.

Clark is no stranger to running long distances. In a previous race, he ran 54 hours without stopping.