{
  "id": 13076493,
  "title": "Montreal couple takes on marathon together following ALS diagnosis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/montreal-couple-takes-on-marathon-together-following-als-diagnosis-13076493",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-09T09:00:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
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    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12093722/montreal-couple-als-marathon/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A Montreal couple, Spencer Levine and Amanda Tam, will participate in the Montreal Marathon together this weekend, following Amanda's diagnosis with ALS. The high school sweethearts, who married in 2024, have been training for the 42.2-kilometre course, covering over 600 kilometres since June. ALS has significantly affected Amanda's autonomy, relying heavily on Spencer, who serves as her caregiver. Dr. Angela Genge, a clinical research program director at the McGill Neurological Institute, praised Amanda for her remarkable positivity despite her condition. The Quebec ALS Society described the couple as \"incredible ambassadors\" for raising awareness about the disease. The couple aims to raise funds for ALS Quebec through their marathon efforts. However, they acknowledge potential challenges, such as the lack of accessibility at the Berri-UQAM Metro station. They hope to encourage Montreal to improve accessibility, particularly for wheelchair categories. Amanda uses social media to draw attention to accessibility issues and to inspire others to live life to the fullest despite difficulties.",
  "summary": "Years after an ALS diagnosis changed their lives, a Montreal couple is taking on the Montreal Marathon together.",
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        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Montreal couple takes on marathon together following ALS diagnosis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/montreal-couple-takes-on-marathon-together-following-als-diagnosis",
        "published": "2026-10-09T09:00:33.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}