Dorothy Marsh
Welcome to My Fundraising Page
Event: | Jacksonville Walk |
Date: | Saturday, April 6, 2024 |
Team: | Team Jean |
Thank you for helping me reach my Walk to Defeat ALS® fundraising goal! This is an exciting opportunity for us to work together to support those affected by Lou Gehrig's Disease and to spread awareness of the urgency to find treatments and a cure.
My reason for participating in the Walk to Defeat ALS is very personal to me. At the age of 70 my oldest sister, Jean Ulmer Brinkman, died from ALS. It was heartbreaking to watch her suffer with this disease. She had Bulbar ALS which affects your pulmonary system. Jean's ability to speak and swallow was was greatly impaired. She had difficulty using her hands, she could no longer squeeze a lemon for her ice tea, turning the key in her car was impossible, and just writing was an activity she could no long do. Week after week we would watch her decline. She lost 50 pounds and started looking like a survivor of the Holocaust. Thankfully, because of her pulmonary issues, Jean died in her sleep.
Why We Need Your Help
Often referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease, 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 an ALS patient 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.
This crippling disease can strike anyone. Presently there is no known cause of the disease though support is bringing researchers closer to an answer. In the mean time it costs an average of $250,000 a year to provide the care ALS patients need. Help make a difference and donate or join a walk today.
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