Hello again from the East Coast!

We have settled into our new home in Annapolis and will once again be participating this year in the ALS walk in Washington DC.  We will once again be participating in an ALS walk in memory of our friend Kay Metzger Groll, who lost her 6-year battle with ALS in August 2019.  We will also be walking in honor of another friend of ours that was diagnosed with ALS earlier this year.   

Kay was my badminton doubles partner many, many moons ago at EIU.  She was the fiercest of competitors then and fought ALS just as fiercely.  She was a warrior and an inspiration and will continue to inspire her shining stars throughout our lives.   Her AZ team, 'Kay's Shining Stars' will continue her legacy there and we'll continue to do our part on the east coast.   

Thank you for considering a donation for this worthy cause.  Any amount will be a great help and much appreciated.  

Thank you for helping me reach my Walk to Defeat ALS fundraising goal! The Walk to Defeat ALS raises funds to support those affected by ALS and to spread awareness of the urgency to find treatments and a cure.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive, fatal neuromuscular disease that slowly robs the body of its ability to walk, speak, swallow and breathe. The life expectancy of a person with ALS averages 2 to 5 years from the time of diagnosis. ALS can strike anyone, and presently there is no known cause or cure.

That’s why I’m walking. To change the statistics. To bring help and hope to those living with the disease. To ensure that no one ever hears the words: “You Have ALS” again. 

The past two years have brought incredible advancements in ALS research, expanded access to care for people living with ALS, and enabled legislation that impacts the quality of life of people with ALS and their families.

But, we can’t stop now. The key to a cure begins with you. 

Please consider walking with me or sponsoring me. With your help, we will be able to make a difference in the lives of people affected by this disease.