About Team Fink
Derek Fink has always been the kind of person who puts others first. In his role as Athletic Director at Denison High School, Derek is known as a selfless teammate, devoted family man and steady leader.
That hasn’t changed since being diagnosed with ALS in July of 2024. Fink learned he has a sporadic form of the disease, with no known cure. But Derek has attacked ALS the same way he has approached every challenge - as an athlete and as a coach - with purpose, preparation and resolve.
Supported by his wife, Stephanie, and surrounded by friends, family, former teammates and community members, Derek continues to lead, serve and fight ALS through Team Fink. Rallying behind values like Energy, Attitude, and Toughness, Team Fink inspires a determination to meet ALS head-on and support others battling the disease.
Funds raised from the event will support ALS in the Heartland. ALS in the Heartland provides guidance, education and community resources by offering programs like equipment rentals, family respite grant programs, transportation assistance, and programs for children who may have a parent battling ALS. Every dollar raised will stay local to support ALS families in and around Iowa!
