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I'm participating in ALS NorCal90 Challenge to raise funds and awareness to help fight back against this terrible disease. The ALS Association provides much needed patient services resources, funds global, cutting edge research, and much more in order to help those living with ALS right in our community.
My participation in this challenge is in remembrance of my uncle Herbert Aparicio, who I fondly called Uncle Herb. 2021 is the 10th anniversary of his passing. He was diagnosed with ALS in 2005 and went from losing the ability to walk to becoming completely paralyzed two years prior to his death. In the end, he lost the ability to take a breath. Our team name is a reference to the song he played as a drummer with the the band Malo, who opened for bands like The Rolling Stones and Queen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Y7zrudDdx8
Team Challenge ALS is an exciting opportunity for us to work together to support those affected by ALS and to spread awareness of the urgency of our cause and to push for treatments and a cure.
Challenging ALS is important to me. I'm asking for your help. Please make a donation, join my team, or sign up to be a volunteer today.
Be well,
Leslie
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