Kent Dickerson
Help me raise money to find a cure for ALS!
Welcome to My Fundraising Page
Event: | Indiana Walk |
Date: | Saturday, September 21, 2024 |
Team: | Kent's Faith |
Hi, as many of you know I’ve been battling this dreadful disease for 14years now since onset, 12 years since diagnosis. I’m truly blessed as I was given the life sentence in August of 2012: 80% of people unfortunately only live 2-5 years, so I’m using my life to help the needs of others with the things they can’t provide, did you know it can cost $250,000/year for care of a person fighting ALS? While still helping to raise funds for a CURE. I’m not raising money for me, but for the people that you know that will get ALS. Chances are somebody in your family, friend or an acquaintance will get this disease in your lifetime. ALS has no boundaries, it loves healthy people, unhealthy people, people that think their life is going great or not so great, athletes, lawyers, doctors, construction workers, all PEOPLE, I think you get what I’m saying. We have to continue for a break through. PLEASE WE NEED YOUR HELP AND DONATE AND WALK WITH ME!
I have several special PALS, that has really helped with the mental sides of things, with a once a month group meeting and once a month lunch.
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT, IN 1981 AIDS WAS DISCOVERED WITH 41,000 PEOPLE HAVING BEEN DIAGNOSED, IN 1995, 14 SHORT YEARS, AIDS WAS MADE A LIVEABLE DISEASE! ALS WAS DISCOVERED OVER 150 YEARS AGO WITH 110,000 PEOPLE BEING DIAGNOSED CURRENTLY. SAME OLD ANSWER, YOU GET DIAGNOSED, TOLD YOU BETTER GET YOUR AFFAIRS IN ORDER BECAUSE PROBABILITY YOU HAVE 2-3 YEARS TO LIVE!
LET THAT SINK IN!
COME ON BIG PHARMA!
We would rather pass bills about how far a butterfly travels, whales, research of forests, etc etc etc. THROWING BILLIONS OF DOLLARS AT THIS NONSENSE! ALL WE NEED IS 5 BILLION DOLLARS AND WE COULD MAKE ALS CUREABLE OR LIVEABLE, HOW ABOUT THINKING OF SAVING LIVES, CONGRESS AND SENATORS!
Sincerely and God Bless
Kent Dickerson
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.
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. I encourage you get your friends, family, neighbors and coworkers involved!
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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