Hello Friends!
The ALS Association is an organization that has been near and dear to my heart since I could remember. This is my second year leading team Lorne's Legacy, in honor of my dad.
In 2003, my dad lost his inspiring, tenacious, and courageous battle to this devastating and underfunded disease after nearly a 12 year long fight.
ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig's disease) is an insanely expensive disease. Not only financially - but emotionally, physically, and mentally. There are so many incredible and accessible resources that weren't around two decades ago, especially in regards to technology, to help empower those affected by ALS in their every day life. However, those things come at a cost.
Your monetary donation will help the ALS Association be able to provide much needed care to patients such as support groups, medical services, equipment, and research towards treatments that bring us closer to finding a cure.
I am truly humbled to advocate, fundraise, and share my families story with ALS. Please consider joining my team, sponsoring me, and/or donating! Even if you are not able to donate, come join my tribe on the Walk to Defeat ALS!
Additionally, please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions regarding the walk, your donation, the disease, or my dad's story. Feel free to reference below for more a little more information on ALS.
Love and light,
Amelia Rockcastle
ABOUT ALS
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. Presently there is no known cause of the disease, yet it still costs loved ones an average of $250,000 a year to provide the care people living with ALS and their families need.
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.
