Tacoma Walk to Defeat ALS (In Olympia)
Saturday, September 23rd , 2023 at 10 am
Join Father Jim and a legion of ALS Supporters as we walk to raise awareness of this life-altering disease and raise funds for treatment and research.
Two route options are being offered, depending on your fitness level. The first route is a loop around Saint Michael Parish. This walk will proceed soon after gathering at the Parish. Upon completion of that loop, the second - and more challenging - hike begins. Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati would be proud!
We will walk south from St. Mike’s to the Woodland Trailhead, then along a forested trail to Boulevard Rd. Crossing over the freeway, we will walk back to the Parish through the Eastside Neighborhood, stopping at two parks along the way (Lion’s Park and Madison Scenic Park). The route totals about 3.1 miles (a good 5k!).
Thank you for helping us reach our fundraising goal! Together we can make a difference in the lives of those affected by ALS. Our team is committed to raising money to support people in our community with ALS and spread awareness of the urgency to find treatment and a cure. Please consider joining our team in the Walk to Defeat ALS® or choose a team member from the list and donate to our cause.
If you are unable to participate but you wish to donate to Fr Jim/Saint Michael the Archangel fundraising, you can write a check to the ALS Evergreen Chapter/Saint Michael the Archangel team, and drop it off at the office (attn: Bene Reece)
If you have questions, you can email me at breece@saintmichaelparish.org
With Faith, prayers, and gratitude,
Bene
Why We Need Your Help
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.
Every 90 minutes a person in this country is diagnosed with ALS and every 90 minutes another person will lose their battle against this disease. ALS occurs throughout the world with no racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic boundaries.
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. Join the movement to provide help and hope today!
