ELLEN
Ellen was an inspiration to those who knew her. She was first diagnosed with bulbar ALS in February 2017. With the love and support of her family and friends she bravely lived each day to the fullest until her death September 26, 2019. Ellen participated in the ALS Evergreen Chapter Walks in 2018 and 2019 using her motorized wheelchair surrounded by Team Ellen in person and virtually. Since 2020 members of Team Ellen participated virtually in the ALS Evergreen Chapter Walk in Washington, Maine, Connecticut, Virginia Washington, D.C., California and England. In 2021 Ellen's husband published Ellen's ALS Journey as a guide to help others who face this illness. Team Ellen supports the need and importance of research and resources for families. Thank you for your support of Team Ellen!
WHY WE NEED YOUR HELP
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.
That’s why we’re participating in the Walk to Defeat ALS. To bring hope. To raise awareness. To provide resources and services to families free of charge. To help unlock the mystery of ALS and find the key to treatments a cure. Will you join us?
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. Join the movement to provide help and hope today!
