Fred Noble aka The Fredinator
April 16, 1937 - May 1, 2014

An avid skier, traveler, sail boarder and adventure enthusiast, Fred Noble often said he had “faced dozen of life and death moments through his life and he always thought he would die in some risky adventure.” When he was diagnosed with ALS, a terminal diagnosis with a prognosis of 2-4 years, Fred reframed his prediction and shared that “he now had the privilege of going on a farewell tour of undetermined length.” And “Oh, he was going to have some fun!”

Well, Fred had fun over the last years and he expressed his love to friends and family generously, but even more importantly he made a difference in our world.

Fred chose to turn his last years into a mission to make a difference for the cause of ALS. His efforts as the honorary chair of the Ski to Defeat ALS helped the event bring in over $480,000 in just 3 years to support The ALS Association’s mission to provide critical care services and fund top notch research efforts. To accomplish this, Fred worked tirelessly to promote the Ski to Defeat ALS and to help other people facing the disease.

Working with Fred to create resources for care services and research was an honor. Jump first, ask questions later and know you are doing well for others. You could not help but love Fred for his enthusiasm and his determination.

Every time we lose a person to ALS, a unique light in the firmament is extinguished. But, we take comfort for having witnessed the beauty of Fred’s life. While Fred’s light may be extinguished, our cause is now surrounded by the light of his family and friends who continue his good works. Where Fred’s light shone, there are now dozens, hundreds, thousands of lights that will continue to illuminate the way until there is a cure for ALS.

As Dave Tragethon, Executive Director Sales & Communications with Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort said, “the Ski to Defeat ALS will be hosted at Meadows until we no longer need the event. Until there is a cure.”

That is a legacy to be proud of. Thank you, Fred.

In 2014, we presented “The Noble Spirit Award” to Fred at our Ski to Defeat ALS and look forward to paying tribute to him on Saturday, April 11, 2015 when we meet on the slopes again in an effort to Ski to defeat ALS.

Let the spirit live on! Shred in peace, Fred, shred in peace.