{"id":4998,"date":"2023-01-04T21:32:58","date_gmt":"2023-01-04T19:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/holytransaction.com\/blog\/?p=4998"},"modified":"2023-01-04T21:34:54","modified_gmt":"2023-01-04T19:34:54","slug":"hal-finneys-family-launches-running-bitcoin-challenge-to-support-als-research","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/holytransaction.com\/blog\/2023\/01\/hal-finneys-family-launches-running-bitcoin-challenge-to-support-als-research.html","title":{"rendered":"Hal Finney&#8217;s Family Launches &#8216;Running Bitcoin Challenge&#8217; to Support ALS Research"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p2\"><b>The Running Bitcoin Challenge: Honoring Hal Finney&#8217;s Memory and Supporting the Fight Against ALS<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Hal Finney was a renowned computer scientist and cryptocurrency developer known for his contributions to the development of Bitcoin. In 2008, he received the first-ever Bitcoin transaction from <a href=\"https:\/\/holytransaction.com\/blog\/2015\/05\/does-satoshis-identity-matter.html\">Satoshi Nakamoto<\/a>, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin. Tragically, Finney passed away in 2014 due to complications from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig&#8217;s disease.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>A Half Marathon Fundraiser for a Good Cause<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">In honor of Finney&#8217;s legacy, his spouse <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/franfinney\">Fran Finney<\/a> has organized the Running Bitcoin Challenge, a half marathon fundraiser that takes place between January 1 and January 10 each year. Finney was an avid runner before being diagnosed with ALS in August 2009. Despite a long battle with the disease, he was cryonically preserved in 2014. The Running Bitcoin event serves as a way to honor his memory and raise funds for an important cause. Those who donate at least $100 will receive an official Running Bitcoin T-shirt, and the top 25 fundraisers will receive a rare Hal Finney collectible.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>The First Bitcoin Transaction and a Tweet That Changed the World<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">This timing coincides with the anniversary of Hal Finney&#8217;s famous <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/halfin\/status\/1110302988\">&#8220;Running Bitcoin&#8221; tweet<\/a>, in which he announced that he was contributing to the code to the Bitcoin codebase in 2008 and early 2009, and he was the recipient of the first-ever <a href=\"https:\/\/holytransaction.com\/blog\/2015\/11\/infographic-why-are-transaction-fees-necessary-when-sending-Bitcoin.html\">Bitcoin transaction<\/a>, in which Satoshi Nakamoto sent him 10 BTC. Finney was a pioneer in the field of computer science and a strong advocate for privacy and civil liberties. His work in these areas continues to inspire others to fight for these values.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>A Decentralized Event That Can Be Participated in From Anywhere<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Participants in the Running Bitcoin Challenge can run, walk, roll, or hike the equivalent of a half marathon (Finney&#8217;s favorite distance) either in one go or over the entire 10-day period. There is no set location for the challenge, so participants can join from anywhere they wish. Those who donate at least $100 will receive an official shirt with the half marathon&#8217;s logo, and the top 25 fundraisers will receive a Hal Finney collectible signed by his wife. The Running Bitcoin Challenge serves as a way to honor Finney&#8217;s memory and raise funds for the important cause of finding a cure for ALS.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The Running Bitcoin Challenge has been a successful fundraiser, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for ALS research. In addition to supporting research, the challenge also serves as a way for people to honor Finney&#8217;s memory and pay tribute to his contributions to the <a href=\"https:\/\/holytransaction.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/cryptocurrency-and-the-future-of-business.html\">world of cryptocurrency<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>Support the Cause and Honor Hal Finney&#8217;s Memory<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">By participating in the Running Bitcoin Challenge and raising funds for ALS research, individuals can help make a difference in the fight against this devastating disease and honor Finney&#8217;s memory at the same time. The event is being held in cooperation with the <a href=\"http:\/\/webgw.alsa.org\/site\/PageServer?pagename=GW_homepage\">ALS Association Golden West Chapter<\/a>, which provides equipment loans and educational materials to people living with ALS.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">One of the unique aspects of the Running Bitcoin Challenge is that it is a <a href=\"https:\/\/holytransaction.com\/blog\/2022\/12\/the-role-of-bitcoin-in-building-a-decentralized-financial-system.html\">decentralized<\/a> event, meaning that it can be participated in from anywhere in the world. This makes it accessible to people from all walks of life and allows for a diverse group of participants to come together in support of the cause.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Overall, the Running Bitcoin Challenge is a unique and meaningful way to honor the memory of Hal Finney and support the fight against ALS. It is an opportunity for the cryptocurrency community to come together and make a difference in the world.<\/p>\n<p>Open your free digital wallet <a href=\"https:\/\/holytransaction.com\/app#!\/signup\">here<\/a> to store your cryptocurrencies in a safe place.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Running Bitcoin Challenge: Honoring Hal Finney&#8217;s Memory and Supporting the Fight Against ALS Hal Finney was a renowned computer scientist and cryptocurrency developer known for his contributions to the development of Bitcoin. In 2008, he received the first-ever Bitcoin transaction from Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin. 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