We're believers in overcoming challenges and proving that resilience conquers all.

Noël is an endurance runner, dog mom, and advocate for pushing boundaries. Josh and Noël are proud parents to their four rescue pups: Reis, Turk, Robin, and Sully.

Despite Noël battling four autoimmune diseases and navigating anxiety/PTSD, she refused to let setbacks define her. A career-ending injury in college led to a dark period, but it also ignited a fire within her to reclaim her life. She set a goal to become a runner and, a year later, crossed the finish line of her first 5K. Since then, she has conquered countless races, multiple ultramarathons, and several 100-mile races, maintaining an 8+ year run streak and just last year ran just under 8,000 mi across America in 202 days. Through it all, Josh and their furry companions have been unwavering pillars of support.

Josh's journey is equally inspiring. He's completed the Spartan Race Trifecta, conquered several half marathons, and is an avid hiker and pacer for many races.

Both Noël and Josh are huge advocates for animals in need. They volunteer at their local shelters and often have at least one foster dog in their house. They do the majority of their running and hiking miles accompanied by their four pups.

Together, they founded the Bad Ass Running Crew, empowering others to embrace their inner strength.

Now, they are gearing up for their next challenge: the Grand to Grand Ultra Marathon in September 2024, all to raise funds for Best Friends Animal Society. 

Why this challenge?

It is the perfect storm of a crazy physically challenging event with a cause that hits close to home. What better way to continue to help people embrace their inner strength than to pursue such a difficult event and truly walk the walk.

 Join them as they prove that we can all conquer the odds and make a difference for animals in need.

That's why we created this fundraiser.

When you donate to our fundraiser, you'll be helping around 1,600 dogs, cats, bunnies, birds, horses, and other barnyard animals who on any given day reside at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Plus, you'll be helping to save the lives of homeless pets all across the country through lifesaving adoption and spay/neuter programs, no-kill initiatives, and more.

Thank you for donating to help save animals' lives. Together, we will Save Them All.