Abby Spanier
Welcome to My Fundraising Page
Event: | Sarasota Walk |
Date: | Saturday, March 23, 2024 |
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
As most of you know (and even those who don't), my father, Lawrence Levine, was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) (also known as Lou Gehrig's disease) in November, 2001. ALS is a progressive, always fatal, neuromuscular disease. There is no known cure. It kills nerve cells and deteriorates muscle tissue, which makes simple tasks such as walking and eating become increasingly difficult and then impossible as the body's muscles waste away. The disease eventually robs the body of its ability to walk, talk, swallow and breathe. Through all this, the mind is unaffected. The life expectancy of an ALS patient averages 2 to 5 years from the time of diagnosis. My father lost his battle with ALS in January, 2003, just over a year after he was diagnosed. I was pregnant with my first daughter, Evin, who he did not get to meet. However, she is a wonderful person just like he was, and she is named after him. Her middle name Laurel is for Lawrence.
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.
Thank you in advance for your generous support.
Love,
Abby
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